Marylhurst University has one of the friendliest and safest campuses in the Portland, Oregon region. A small, private liberal arts university with more than 100 years of academic history, Marylhurst has 1300 students, with international students representing 20 countries, enrolled in language foundation, bachelor�s and master�s degree programs.

Marylhurst is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Marylhurst University emphasizes the uniqueness and dignity of each person. Marylhurst is committed to academic and professional training to aid students in advancing their goals for responsible participation in a rapidly changing world.

Located next to the small city of Lake Oswego, Marylhurst is in a quiet neighborhood, surrounded by the natural splendor of Oregon. A main city bus line runs from downtown Portland directly to our campus. Mount Hood is one hour east and provides year-round skiing and snowboarding, and the beautiful Oregon Coast and beaches are one hour to the west.

Situated between urban and rural, mountains and the ocean, Marylhurst is an ideal place to experience the great American Northwest.

Marylhurst is on the quarter system: fall, winter, spring and summer. Terms are usually 10 weeks.

Classes are offered days, evenings, weekends and online.

Marylhurst offers:

• Certificate Programs
• Bachelor�s Programs
• Master�s Programs

And in partnership with Pacific International Academy:

• Intensive English Language Program (ESL)
• English Language Foundation Program

Marylhurst recognizes that students benefit from one-on-one interaction with their instructors. Marylhurst is #1 in the Pacific Northwest for small classes, according to US News & World Report�s 2007 Best Colleges Guide. Nearly all of Marylhurst�s classes have less than 20 students � the average class size is 12 students.

Our instructors are working professionals recognized in their fields -- leaders, managers, marketers, entrepreneurs, published writers, accomplished scholars, scientists and artists with advanced degrees.

Students with TOEFL scores of 550 PBT, 213 CBT, or 79 iBT and higher may apply directly to a Marylhurst University certificate or degree program. If your TOEFL score is lower, or you do not have a TOEFL score, see Special Offerings (below) for information on programs to help you improve your English proficiency while you prepare for university-level coursework.

Marylhurst offers programs in:

• Art
• Art Therapy
• Business Management
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution & Mediation
• Cultural & Historical Studies
• English Literature & Writing
• Gerontology
• Human Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Interior Design
• Music
• Music Therapy
• Organizational Communication
• Psychology
• Public Relations
• Real Estate
• Religious Studies
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Theology

Short term on-campus housing (up to one term). Off-campus housing options include host family living and apartments in the neighboring communities of Lake Oswego and West Linn.

If your TOEFL score is between 510-549 PBT, 180-210 CBT, or 64-78 iBT, and you are seeking a bachelor�s degree, you can apply to the Language Foundation Program at Marylhurst. In this program, you�ll take three writing courses with three liberal arts courses, earning college credit toward your Marylhurst bachelor�s degree.

If your TOEFL score is below 510 PBT, 180 CBT, or 64 iBT, you can apply to the English Language Intensive Program at Pacific International Academy, located on the Marylhurst campus. Marylhurst will accept up to 18 elective credits from ESL levels 3, 4 and 5 toward your bachelor�s degree.

If you do not have a TOEFL score, you may still apply to Marylhurst. You will take a language proficiency test when you arrive on our campus to determine which program is best for you.

If you are interested in the MBA program at Marylhurst, the Pathways to Success Program is designed for students who need to improve their English proficiency and complete business prerequisites.

These are estimated costs for a single international student living off-campus for a 9-month period, in U.S. dollars.

Bachelor�s degree program (12 credits/term):
Tuition & fees* � $12,816
Housing & food � $8,000
Books, supplies, personal expenses � $3,000
Health insurance � $660 (12 months)
Total � $24,476

Master�s degree program (9 credits/term):
Tuition & fees* � $11,781
Housing & food � $8,000
Books, supplies, personal expenses � $2,800
Health insurance � $660 (12 months)
Total � $23,241

English language programs at Pacific International Academy:
Tuition & fees � $6,000
Housing & food � $4,725
Books, supplies, personal expenses � $2,450
Health insurance � $495 (9 months)
Total � $13,670

*Undergraduate students take 12 credits per term; therefore, tuition is higher than graduate students taking 9 credits per term.

International applicants will need:

• documentation of financial guarantee showing sufficient funds to cover one year�s expenses;
• secondary school completion/high school diploma/GED
• official transcripts with a certified English translation
• 2.0 minimum GPA in all prior college coursework
• health insurance
• measles immunization (if born in 1957 or later)
• tuberculosis clearance, and
• English proficiency equivalent to a TOEFL score of 550 PBT, 213 CBT, or 79 iBT.
  (If applying to the Language Foundation Program, English proficiency must be 510-549 PBT, 180-210 CBT, or 64-79 iBT.)

Download a Marylhurst University International Student Admission packet from the Marylhurst Web site.