Weat coast degree, global careers

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Why build your future at Oregon State University?

From research to career

How Purnima turned research into a Tesla internship

Purnima turned Oregon State University’s research opportunities into a career-launching internship at Tesla. With hands-on experience, faculty mentorship and career support, Oregon State University helps you reach top employers worldwide.

Nikhil

| India and Kenya

Running his startup, manufacturing robots that test water quality in rivers

“The facilities at OSU have helped me get hands on experience with a lot of machines...My involvement in the current job I have as a mechanical engineer has helped me develop the practical skills I learned in class.”

BS in Mechanical Engineering and BS in Manufacturing Engineering (double major)

Work experience while you study

Work in the US after graduation with Optional Practical Training (OPT).

You can apply to OPT to work in your field for 12 months. If you studied a STEM-designated degree, you could qualify for the STEM OPT extension. This allows you to work in the US for an additional two years. With STEM OPT, you can work in the US for up to three years. Advance your career with top US employers.

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