Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) is a public polytechnic university headquartered in Klamath Falls, Oregon, with additional instructional locations including the Portland-Metro campus in Wilsonville. Founded in 1947, it is the only public polytechnic university in the Pacific Northwest and emphasizes applied, hands-on education in engineering, health sciences, information technology, business, and natural sciences. Oregon Tech is recognized for strong career outcomes, with graduates frequently entering high-demand technical and healthcare fields. The university offers bachelor's and master's degree programs and maintains small class sizes with a focus on experiential learning through laboratories, internships, and industry partnerships. Its main campus is located in the high desert region of southern Oregon near Upper Klamath Lake, providing a scenic, college-town setting, while the Wilsonville campus offers access to urban industry connections in the Portland metropolitan area.