University of Oregon Graduate Viewbook

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

Contents 3 Get to Know Us 7 Explore Academics 21 Scout Our Location 27 Find Your Place 31 Join Our Flock

Explore Digitally international.uoregon.edu/hello-india

Pine Mountain Observatory

We are change makers and big dreamers, with our hands in the dirt and our eyes on the cosmos.

We are solutions oriented and community focused, resourceful and collaborative, and we don’t shy away from a difficult problem.

We believe in the power of data and stories, in upending the conventional while learning from our history. We appreciate our commonalities and celebrate our differences, and we value those who challenge our assumptions.

WE ARE DUCKS

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. ©2024 University of Oregon

INVEST IN your future 3 GET TO K NOW US

DUCKS CREATED NIKE WORDLE AND CLONED THE FIRST VERTEBRATE DUCKS HAVE WON THE NOBEL PRIZE PULITZER PRIZE MACARTHUR FELLOWSHIP THE TONY AWARD THE OSCAR

THE MATH SPEAKS FOR ITSELF—GETTING A DEGREE FROM THE UO WILL HELP YOU EARN MORE WHEN YOU GRADUATE.

DUCKS WORK AT INTEL, NIKE, AMAZON, GOOGLE, SALESFORCE, ORACLE, APPLE, AND MORE! THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON IS ONE OF THE TOP 39 PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE US AND IS A MEMBER OF THE ELITE AAU (ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES), ASSOCIATION OF PACIFIC RIM UNIVERSITIES (APRU), GLOBAL SPORT UNIVERSITY NETWORK (GSUN), AND THE BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE

admissions.uoregon.edu/uo-facts

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DUCKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 5 GET TO K NOW US

3,864 Graduate Students 13.4% INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM

892

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM

COUNTRIES COUNTRIES

MOST INTERNATIONAL

MOST INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS STUDENTS COME FROM

COME FROM

CANADA CANADA

CHINA CHINA

GERMANY GERMANY

INDIA INDIA

IRAN IRAN

JAPAN JAPAN

MEXICO MEXICO

REPUBLIC OF OF REPUBLIC KOREA KOREA

SAUDI ARABIA SAUDI ARABIA

TAIWAN TAIWAN

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Research in the Bowerman Sports Science Center

A PLACE FOR THE

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Research is about creativity, jumping into the wonders of the world, and finding answers to life’s biggest questions.

Ducks use big data to save and improve lives—striving to predict earthquakes and tackle society’s challenges. We come together to define science and research education, shaping future generations of scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Our research is our commitment to Oregon, the nation, and the globe. why.uoregon.edu/academics

TIER 1 NATIONAL PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

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Computer and Data Sciences

BE LIMITLESS

GRADUATE PROGRAMS COMPUTER SCIENCE*

international.uoregon.edu/data

APPL IED SCIENCES * ECONOMICS * ELECTROCHEMIS TRY *

The School of Computer and Data Sciences is a hub of research and innovation that connects you to the future of technology.

* D E S I G N AT E S S T E M P R O G R A M FOR OP T

Prepare yourself for a rewarding career in almost any industry by choosing one of our computer science concentrations. You’ll have opportunities to develop your skills outside of the classroom, including internships, research labs, and student group projects.

The data science program uses a holistic framework to teach you how to make sense of big data, from extraction to analysis and communication of the results. By learning how to apply analytical thinking and quantitative skills to your chosen domain area, you’ll be equipped for a profession that follows your passion.

RECENT GRADUATES HAVE BEEN HIRED AT: AMA ZON, GOOGLE, SALESFORCE, OR ACLE, NIKE, N V I D I A , M E TA A N D M I C R O S O F T

RAM DURAIRAJAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

As the co-director of the Oregon Networking Research Group, Ram is always looking for better ways to connect.

From mitigating the impacts of climate change and natural disasters on internet connectivity to stopping denial of service threats by rerouting data paths, Ram’s research focuses on how to make networks stronger.

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P R I C E S C I E N C E C O M M O N S V I S U A L I Z AT I O N L A B

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BE COLLABORATIVE

L I L L I S B U S I N E S S C O M P L E X

Lundquist College of Business

international.uoregon.edu/business GRADUATE PROGRAMS

In today’s world, business isn’t just about business. It’s about cultures and collaboration, the environment, the economy, and the world.

MAS TER OF BUSINESS A D M I N I S T R AT I O N MASTER OF SPORTS PRODUCT MANAGEMENT MASTER OF SCIENCE IN F INANCE (MSF)* M A S TER OF ACCOUNT ING (M ACC)

BUSINESS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: Connect with executives from Nike, Amazon, Columbia Sportswear, PayPal, Intel, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and more!

SANKET ATAL, MBA ‘06 MANAGING DIRECTOR, SALESFORCE INDIA

“University of Oregon is a preeminent institution with renowned professors who care about and know their students, cutting edge research, a vibrant and beautiful campus set in untouched nature.

Its business school has produced leaders working in strategic roles with companies around the world.”

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* D E S I G N AT E S S T E M P R O G R A M F O R O P T

85%

97%

92%

MSF JOB PLACEMENT RATE

MACC JOB PLACEMENT RATE

MBA PLACEMENT RATE

$74,000

$60,000

$88,000

AVERAGE SALARY MSF

MEDIAN SALARY OF MACC GRADUATES

AVERAGE SALARY OF MBA GRADUATE

#4 GREEN MBA PROGRAM IN THE USA (PRINCETON REVIEW, 2022)

Solar cells that generate electricity from the sun are embedded in the front windows of the Lillis Business Complex.

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NADIA SINGH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY

Singh is an expert in evolutionary genetics, focusing on genetic variation and its impact on genome evolution, with her lab using fruit flies to study these processes.

She also runs the SCORE program, which provides research opportunities for underrepresented students in the Natural Sciences, fostering a diverse and inclusive scientific environment.

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O R E G O N P E R F O R M A N C E R E S E A R C H L A B

Human Performance and Sport

BE INNOVATIVE international.uoregon.edu/sport Our worldwide reputation in athletics extends far beyond the playing field.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS SPORTS PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SPORTS PRODUCT DESIGN B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N , SPORTS BUSINESS HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY * PRE VENT ION SCIENCE

* D E S I G N AT E S S T E M P R O G R A M F O R O P T

UO innovations have been a driving force in making our state the epicenter of the global sports-products industry. Today, we’re producing the next generation of sports business and media leaders. Our researchers are also striving to understand the principles of peak physical performance—not only to bring out the best in world-class athletes, but to improve health and wellbeing for everybody with a body.

We believe in leveraging sport research to help people enjoy not just longer, but healthier lives. The UO is a founding member in the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, which seeks to study peak performance—from the molecular level to the whole body—with the goal of enabling all people to achieve optimal health and well-being. The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon is centered in the Knight Campus but involves investigators from across the UO who are working to speed the transformation of discoveries into new treatments, technologies, and training protocols.

Duck legends helped plant the first seeds, transforming Oregon into the center of worldwide sports and outdoor product industries: more than 800 sports-product related companies call our state home. The UO’s longstanding partnerships with industry leaders help keep us connected to real-world perspectives, while providing abundant, hands-on learning opportunities for our students. Throughout the sports industry and media, our alumni continue to build the UO’s legacy and shape the future of competition, recreation, and wellness.

The Oregon Performance Research Lab is investigating the potential link between sex hormones and the metabolic steady state to help optimize performance outcomes for female athletes.

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L A W R E N C E H A L L

Architecture students building clay models

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92% PLANNING, PUBLIC POLICY & MANAGEMENT PLACEMENT RATE

GRADUATE PROGRAMS ARCHI TECTURE* INTERIOR ARCHI TECTURE L ANDSCAPE ARCHI TECTURE* P U B L I C A D M I N I S T R AT I O N NON-PROF I T MANAGEMENT

* D E S I G N AT E S S T E M P R O G R A M FOR OP T

Architecture and Design

BE CREATIVE international.uoregon.edu/architecture-design

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS: E N V I R O N M E N TA L L A W A S S O C I AT I O N W O R L D W I D E N E W Y O R K S TAT E D I V I S I O N O F THE BUDGE T FEDER AL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DE VELOPMENT A LTA D E S I G N OREGON DEPARTMENT OF T R A N S P O R TAT I O N

The College of Design is a unique interdisciplinary community driven by curiosity and experimentation to find solutions to today’s challenges.

Our programs are premier destinations in their fields— architecture leading the nation in sustainability; art known for its innovative approaches; and planning, public policy and management preparing future community leaders. At the College of Design, you’ll discover how to become a world-class creative and find ways to improve the lives of people, cities, and the environment everywhere.

M A R K O . H AT F I E L D P U B L I C SERV ICE FELLOWSHIPS PRESIDENT I AL MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIPS E ISENHOWER FELLOWSHIPS

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79% STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN HANDS-ON LEARNING

School of Journalism and Communication

BE ENGAGING international.uoregon.edu/communications GRADUATE PROGRAMS M U LT I M E D I A J O U R N A L I S M *

We inform, engage, and move people to action.

Telling stories requires critical and strategic thinking, the resilience to adapt to an ever-evolving media landscape, and the opportunity to practice it all in the field. That’s why we anchor classroom learning with supportive faculty mentors and active participation in award-winning publications, student-run agencies with real-world clients, working trips around the globe, and paid internships.

Oregon Reality Lab Explore 360 Video, virtual reality, augmented reality, and more at the state-of-the-art immersive experience lab in Portland.

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S T R AT E G I C C O M M U N I C AT I O N IMMERSI VE MEDI A C O M M U N I C AT I O N S GLOBAL S TUDIES AND L ANGUAGES JOURNAL ISM ADVERT ISING AND BR AND RESPONSIBIL I T Y C O M M U N I C AT I O N A N D M E D I A STUDIES

* D E S I G N AT E S S T E M P R O G R A M FOR OP T

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ALLEN HALL ADVERT ISING A L L E N H A L L P U B L I C R E L AT I O N S V R L A B S O J C P O R T L A N D

AUDIO CLUB DUCK T V FLUX MAGA Z IN E MEDI A AND SOCI AL ACT ION ACADEMIC RESIDENT I AL COMMUNI T Y

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21,000+

FACULTY AND ALUMNI PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS

SOJC ALUMNI NETWORK

MEDI A IN GHANA O R MAGA Z IN E SCIENCE AND MEMORY

Students work in the Oregon Reality (OR) Lab at SOJC Portland

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STEM Disciplines

BE ANALYTICAL isss.uoregon.edu/stem-majors

GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPL IED PHYSICS (ENGINEERING PH YSICS)* ARCHI TECTURE* BIOENGINEERING*

Observe. Experiment. Explore.

The University of Oregon is a launch pad for students interested in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In all our classrooms and laboratories, we advance knowledge by applying fresh and innovative ideas to real-world issues.

At the UO, you’ll meet researchers, teachers, and mentors who share in your thirst for knowledge and discovery. Our degree programs give you a firm foundation and open doors to undergraduate research, funded fellowships, and internships.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING* BIOLOGY * CHEMIS TRY (+ ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY )* C O M P U T E R & I N F O R M AT I O N S C I E N C E * E ARTH SCIENCES * ECONOMICS * E N V I R O N M E N TA L S C I E N C E * E N V I R O N M E N TA L S T U D I E S * F I N A N C I A L M AT H E M AT I C S * GEOGR APHY* HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY * L ANDSCAPE ARCHI TECTURE* M AT H E M AT I C S * M U LT I M E D I A J O U R N A L I S M * PHYSICS* PSYCHOLOGY * Q U A N T I TAT I V E R E S E A R C H M E T H O D S *

* D E S I G N AT E S S T E M P R O G R A M FOR OP T

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The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is a hub of discovery and innovation where teams of world-class bioengineers and bioscientists are driving groundbreaking scientific research and providing an innovative approach to technical training, professional development, and entrepreneurship.

80.5% STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN A RESEARCH PROJECT, CREATIVE ACTIVITY, OR RESEARCH PAPER AS PART OF THEIR COURSEWORK

$14.4M IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO STEM STUDENTS

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Crater Lake, 145 kilometers from campus

Multnomah Falls, 226 kilometers from campus

IMMERSED

Oregon Coast, 105 kilometers from campus why.uoregon.edu/location

This is our ecosystem.

It inspires us. It informs our decisions and our innovation.

At Oregon, you come to explore, reflect, and find inspiration.

Oregon forest

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PORTLAND 2-HOUR DRIVE

PACIFIC OCEAN 1-HOUR DRIVE

EUGENE

CASCADE MOUNTAINS 1-HOUR DRIVE

CRATER LAKE 2.5-HOUR DRIVE

THE STATE OF OREGON HAS

185K KILOMETERS OF RIVERS

584 KILOMETERS OF SCENIC COASTLINE

24 MOUNTAIN PEAKS OVER 2,500 METERS

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Eugene

O R E G O N

A college town tucked inside a city of culture.

It feels familiar, green, and friendly. It’s alive with art, music, food, outdoor activities, and just the right amount of weird to keep things interesting. why.uoregon.edu/eugene

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Pre’s Trail 2 3 S C O U T O U R L OC AT I O N

Alton Baker Park

Hendricks Park

MILES OF SHARED-USE PATHS

L E G E N D

Saturday Market

Downtown Eugene

ADA Paths Art Galleries Bike Riding Cinemas Dining Disc Golf Fishing Groceries Hiking Library Music Venues Paddle Boarding Paddling Rock Climbing Running Shopping Theaters Walking

Spencer Butte

SUNNY DAYS IN EUGENE ARE FULL OF MAGIC. Market District

Skinner Butte Park U N I V ERSI T Y OF OR EGON 24

Ph Cam Sci nam t sc Autzen Stadium: ESPN and Sports Illustrated have called it one of the nation’s top ten college venues to watch an American football game

Lillis Business Complex: Features one of the largest solar installations in the Northwest

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Price Science Commons: Features the first big data visualization lab in the state of Oregon

Allen Hall: The UO’s journalism, PR, advertising, and media studies hub Tykeson Hall: Your one‑stop destination for comprehensive academic and career advising

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Knight Library: Built in 19 this perennial favorite study is the UO’s largest library—d miss the Special Collections

hil and Penny Knight mpus for Accelerating ientific Impact: Long me, big vision: to shorten the timeline between cientific discovery and societal impact

key Laboratories: Our not-so-secret erground research lab

Erb Memorial Union (EMU): Home to a radio station, glass blowing studio, and dozens of delicious dishes

Hayward Field: The birthplace of Nike innovation is among the world’s finest track and field facilities

Oregon Hall: Featuring International Student and Scholar Services

Rec Center: This award-winning facility includes eight workout studios, a 12-lane lap pool, 20 sport courts, and a 9-meter climbing wall

Mills International Center: Join language circles and meet other students from around the globe here

937, y spot don’t s room

Willamette River: Runs through the UO with main campus on one side and football, baseball, and soccer facilities on the other, connected by a footbridge

WEATHER IN EUGENE THE AVERAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE IN OCTOBER IS

THUNDERSTORMS

DAYS WITH PRECIPITATION

SNOW HE AV Y R A IN

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MILLIMETERS OF ANNUAL RAINFALL

8ºC IN APRIL IS

16ºC AND IN JUNE IS ATL ANTA

CHICAGO

EUGENE

HOUSTON NE W YORK ORL ANDO WASHINGTON D.C.

23ºC

campus

LIFE

why.uoregon.edu/campuslife

Our flock thrives on fun, adventure, and community.

We understand that college is about so much more than academics—it’s about the people you meet, the memories you make, and the experiences you have as a Duck.

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2.4K+ STUDENT EVENTS EACH YEAR

400+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

60 MULTICULTURAL AND IDENTITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

UO Street Faire

AT HOME MAKE YOURSELF

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apartments.uoregon.edu University Apartments and Family Housing provides a safe community to live and learn where everyone can thrive. Students with families, graduate students and international students receive priority to live in one of five below market value communities.

You can apply for an apartment or family housing unit before you commit to the University of Oregon

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YOU CAN MAKE IT

HAPPEN

APPLY TOD We believe that education should be financially accessible for students.

Many avenues of support are available to help fund your graduate education at the University of Oregon. Graduate Employee positions span from teaching to research to administrative assistantships.

Additional scholarships, fellowships, and awards are offered by the UO and through external funding organizations 3 1 J O I N O U R F L OC K

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT & SCHOLAR SERVICES International Student Scholar and Services (ISSS) provides a wide range of immigration advising services and academic cultural adjustment programs to assist international students with their educational goals.

$45M GE (GRADUATE EMPLOYEE) AWARDED ANUALLY BY UO

84% DOCTORAL STUDENTS SUPPORTED THROUGH GE POSITIONS

$1M+

ISSS FEATURED PROGRAM

AWARDED TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ANNUALLY

I N T E R N AT I O N A L C U LT U R A L S E R V I C E P R O G R A M CP T AND OP T WORKSHOPS E N G L I S H L A N G U A G E A N D C O N V E R S AT I O N S I N T E R N AT I O N A L P E E R M E N T O R P R O G R A M TA X F I L I N G S U P P O R T H O M E S TAY P R O G R A M CAREER RE ADINESS PROGR AM

international.uoregon.edu/hello-india

DAY!

Contact for more information

URVASHI WALIA COUNTRY MANAGER BASED IN INDIA

urvashiw@uoregon.edu

FUNDING OPTIONS International Cultural Service Program Endowed Scholarships

APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIPS

COST

ISSS

International Work Study Graduate Employee

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Once a Duck, Always a Duck