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Scenes from Life at UP

Screen Reader Description of Video: An ambient video showcasing the vibrant campus community at the University of Portland, featuring scenes of downtown Portland, students walking on campus, surfing on the Pacific coast, student researchers working in state-of-the-art facilities, graduation celebrations, energetic student events like firebreathing and group runs, a Catholic priest on campus, and moments of connection and discovery throughout university life. At the University of Portland, UP is the only direction worth exploring.

Push Your Curiosity To the Next Level

At University of Portland, we set our sights high. We’re always challenging the status quo, working toward new discoveries, and using our knowledge to create a future of hope.

As a UP student, you won't just sit in a lecture hall. You’ll collaborate with faculty on nationally recognized research, tackle impactful real-world projects, and build a network of accomplished mentors invested in your success. With a 97% positive career outcome rate, Pilots graduate with the confidence to meet any challenge, the tools to drive lasting change, and the unstoppable momentum to keep moving UP.

A Curriculum that Unlocks What's Possible

We don’t shy away from change—we create it. Through rigorous academics, intentional mentorships, practical fieldwork, and meaningful projects, you’ll learn to embrace what is good and discover what is better.

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Oregon's Highest Four-Year Graduation Rate

At UP, you won't be competing with tens of thousands of students to get the classes you need to graduate — or the faculty support you need to succeed in them. You’ll graduate on time and enter the workforce faster with less student debt.

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Service with Purpose

Both inside the classroom and out, University of Portland’s transformative educational experience centers on service and justice, empowering compassionate change in our community and beyond.

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Hands-on Experience is Key

We are committed to integrating the real world into our curriculum at UP. You’ll participate in hands-on learning through internships, lab work, research, and projects that set you apart and prepare you for the future.

Academics Centers & Special Programs

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