Bachelor of Persian at Portland State University

    Bachelor of Persian at Portland State University

    Bachelor of Persian at Portland State University

    Study Persian at Portland State University, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 26, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Persian

    Persian (also known as Farsi), spoken by more than 110 million people, is an official language in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan and is widely spoken in neighboring countries. Minoring in Persian and will provide you with skills to write, read and speak the Persian language and will enhance your understanding of the literary, cultural, historical, and political aspects of Iran and Persian populations across the globe. We offer the only Persian minor in the State of Oregon. The Persian language is listed among the strategic and critical need languages by the U.S. Department of State and speakers of Persian are in high demand by many employers.

    Our Persian program provides you with hands-on and communicative instruction that is responsive to your needs while immersing you in the Persian and Iranian culture and its diverse perspectives, traditions, and practices. By studying Persian at PSU, you will join a close-knit group of students and have opportunities to engage in field trips, cultural activities, and community events to gain a deeper understanding of Iran and its peoples, inside and outside the classroom.

    Persian Minor: Why

    Disciplines

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Persian at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate/Exam (Tawjihi), Overall average greater than 80%

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Persian

    Languages are becoming increasingly vital in the global economy of the 21st century. Bilingual candidates have a competitive edge for employment and also earn higher salaries. No matter what career you choose, learning a second language, especially a critical one like Persian (Farsi), will give you a significant advantage. An employer will see you as a resource to provide a bridge for new clients and customers. Persian, in particular, is valuable because of recent diplomatic advancements between the United States and Iran, which have created a need for more experts in the language and culture.

    You will benefit from a wide range of opportunities including:

    • international business and economics
    • energy resources
    • national security
    • Public Policy
    • United Nations
    • International Monetary Fund
    • educational and cultural affairs
    • Federal Agencies: Department of Defense, Department of State, US Agency for International Development and Voice of America
    • human rights
    • educational and cultural affairs
    • Translation
    • Journalism
    • higher education and academia
    • many non-profits and non-governmental organizations

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Persian at Portland State University

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Persian at Portland State University

    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].

    Bachelor of Persian at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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