Portland State University

Compared to 2020, Portland State University's ranking in the category of international universities have risen. Compared to the rank range of 601-800 from 2018 to 2020, Portland State University is ranked in the 801-1000 area in the 2021 edition of THE - University Ranking. Portland State University received average scores for each of its scoring pillars (citations: 44.4, industry income: 34.6, international outlook: 30.3, teaching: 21.7, and no total score because the institution did not meet the criteria for inclusion in the world's top universities in the world).

US News & World Report's rating of global universities places it at #949 in 2021, up 64 rank points from the ranking in 2020. On the other hand, Portland State University is ranked #284 for 2021 by US News & World Report in terms of national universities. Since the 2019 rankings, the national rankings have declined by 9 points. This results from a staggering 96% acceptance percentage for the 2020 intake. Applicants' GPAs and letters of reference could determine whether they get admitted to Portland State University.
 

Business, management, marketing, engineering, social sciences, health professions courses, psychology, etc. are among the often chosen Portland State University courses. UG business courses are ranked at #201 by US News & World Report, up from #195 in 2020. For the 2021 rankings, THE - PG Business and Economics courses are ranked between 501 and 600. Portland State University's PG Engineering and Technology courses are ranked by THE between 801 and 1000. While the PG Engineering and Technology concentration is ranked among the top 150 for 2021 by US News & World Report. Computer engineering, ranked at #106, civil engineering at #110, electrical engineering at #147, and mechanical engineering at #149, are some of the top specialisations. Based on how well-liked they are among students, each of these specialisations has been ranked and recognised for the first time.