Overview

Our distinctive offerings in rhetoric, environmental humanities, comics studies, medical humanities, disability studies, digital humanities, and the study of race and ethnicity, allow students to focus and extend the values of a liberal arts education while receiving extensive training in writing, speaking, and critical thinking. These skills provide vital preparation for professional careers and further academic work and artistic endeavors.

Career opportunities

English majors at the University of Oregon pursue careers in arts and media; education and training; office and administrative support; management; and legal occupations.

The top occupations for the department’s majors are: lawyers, general and operations managers, executives, elementary school teachers, public relations specialists, and editors (source: EMSI).

Programme Structure

Associate Departments:

The Department of English maintains a database to connect undergraduate students with UO English alumni through the UO English Alumni Mentor program.

The English Honors Program is an opportunity for outstanding English majors to participate in small discussion seminars and conduct independent research.

The Writing Associates Program provides English majors and minors the opportunity for professional development in writing-related goals, by volunteering to tutor fellow students.

The Department of English offers three undergraduate essay awards for outstanding writing in the field of literature.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

National students: We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as we admit students on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eugene, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The UO does not require SAT/ACT results for international students. If you have them, they can be used to prove English proficiency.
English proficiency: If your native language is not English, you must submit standardized language test scores.
Conditional admission: The UO may offer conditional admission to international undergraduate students who have not yet reached the required level of English language proficiency. If you are conditionally admitted, you will attend the American English Institute (AEI) to study English in an intensive environment.
Demonstrating financial resources. Financial documents must have been prepared in the last 6 months.
Personal statements and letters of recommendation (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46077 USD / year

≈ 46077 USD / year
Out-of-State

46077 USD / year

≈ 46077 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16755 USD / year

≈ 16755 USD / year

Living costs

Eugene

United States

970 - 1380 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Eugene

Funding

Scholarships Information

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