Thought to be the oldest spoken language in the world, Arabic is complex and nuanced. Spoken in many different countries and by more than 300 million people, the history, culture, and literature associated with the Arabic language are rich and vibrant.
A bachelor's degree in Arabic from Portland State will provide you with the opportunity to become proficient in the language and knowledgeable of the culture and history of those who speak it.
PSU's Arabic program is one of the leading programs in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Our classes focus on teaching modern literary Arabic with an emphasis on reading, writing, and overall understanding of the language, comprehension of current and historical literature, and an appreciation of the culture of Arabic-speaking populations. You'll have the opportunity to take courses on cinema, media, folklore, novel and short stories, calligraphy, translation, phonology and morphology.
We boast small class sizes and our experienced faculty are committed to getting to know their students and providing them with one-on-one advising and continuous feedback. We also offer dedicated language tutors who can offer additional advising related to the Arabic language, curriculum, degree completion, and study abroad options.
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
General Secondary Education Certificate/Exam (Tawjihi), Overall average greater than 80%
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career
Our knowledgeable faculty and expertly-crafted coursework prepare you to graduate with a proficiency in the Arabic language which can lead to fruitful careers all over the world in linguistics and English-teaching, hospitality and tourism, technical writing and translation, international development, business, trade and affairs, social work, refugee services, and politics.
Many of our graduates have gone on to build successful careers in international politics, law, foreign policy and nonprofits focused on migrants and refugees.
You can also pair your Arabic major or minor with a major in business, conflict resolution, geography, international and global studies, linguistics, political science, pre-law and social work, or use your Arabic language proficiency as preparation for graduate studies in Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, marketing, conflict resolution or international relations.
Fee Information
How to Apply
Submit Your Application and $60 Application Fee
Go to Portland State University's online application system and select Create Account. If you have already started an application, or created one for a past term, select Log In.
Submit Academic Records
You are required to submit complete academic records. We accept high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, diploma or exam results or certificates. If you have taken any college or university classes, submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. You can submit unofficial transcripts from non-U.S. institutions for review of your application and to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts are required for enrollment, see our official records policy for details.
Electronic Submission: Transcripts may be submitted via Parchment or sent directly from a school official to [email protected].
In Person Submission: You can bring these directly to our office upon arrival to Portland State.
Mail Submission: Submit official transcripts in their original sealed envelopes from all schools attended and mail them to PSU at the address below.
Portland State University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 751
Portland OR 97207-0751
Submit Evidence of English Language Proficiency
Request official test results to be sent directly to Portland State University by ETS (TOEFL), PTE, or IELTS. Students who meet the academic requirements for admission to PSU, but have not yet met English proficiency requirements, will be admitted to PSU and placed into one of our ESL programs. Review PSU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for more details.
- TOEFL Code: 4610, department code 00
- SAT Code: 4610
Check Your Application Status
If you have submitted an application to Portland State University, you can log in to PSU's application portal to review the status of your application. You will be notified via email for each document you submit and your admission decision.
If you are not receiving email communications from Portland State University, be sure to check your @pdx.edu email account. Once you set up your student account all communications will be sent to that email address. If you are not receiving information from us in any email inboxes, please contact us at [email protected].
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Portland State University
United States of America, Aberdeen