INTO Oregon State University

What INTO Oregon State University does

INTO Oregon State University is a joint educational partnership between INTO University Partnerships (a UK-based private company) and Oregon State University (a US public research university) that delivers international student pathway programs into Oregon State. The partnership serves prospective international undergraduates, graduates, and English-language learners seeking degree admission at Oregon State University, offering credit-bearing curriculum that progresses students into the host university as well as direct-entry routes for eligible candidates.

The product portfolio spans International Direct, International Year One, International Direct Transfer, and Undergraduate Transfer at the undergraduate level; Direct Entry, Master's International Direct, and Graduate Pathway at the graduate level; and Academic English, Study Abroad with English, and VISP for English-language preparation. Ancillary services include PASS for visa application support, Jump Start for post-graduation employment readiness, MECOP for paid industry internships, and OPT advisory for post-completion U.S. work authorization. Delivery combines university-credit instruction with INTO-provided wraparound support (advising, housing, orientation) and leverages Oregon State University's institutional assets — nearly $500 million in annual research funding, Top-100 U.S. engineering school ranking, and an alumni network that includes the CEO of NVIDIA.

The business model is tuition-driven. Published fees range from approximately $6,150 for short-term English programs to over $64,000 for full graduate pathways, with revenue split between INTO and Oregon State University per the partnership agreement. Customer acquisition runs through INTO's global recruitment infrastructure, including country-dedicated teams for India and China, plus independent education counselor channels abroad. The entity itself reports approximately 19 employees functioning as the operational team for the OSU partnership, and operates within a stated compliance perimeter covering FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR, PIPL, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and CCPA.

Name

INTO Oregon State University

Legal name

INTO University Partnerships Limited and IUP 2 LLP

Website

https://oregonstateintl.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INTO Oregon State University is a joint partnership between INTO University Partnerships and Oregon State University that delivers international student pathway and English-language programs. It serves prospective international undergraduates, graduates, and English learners seeking degree admission at Oregon State University through credit-bearing progression routes and wraparound support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Pathway Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pre-Master’s / Graduate Pathway Programs (EDAIAJAD), Pre-Sessional & Academic English for Pathway Entry (EDAIAJAE), University/College Language Pathway & Pre-Sessional Programs (EDAIAEAE), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG)

Keywords

• International student pathways
• University pathway programs
• English language programs
• Study abroad services
• Higher education recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvallis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Program Tuition: Tuition fees for undergraduate pathways including International Direct, International Year One, International Direct Transfer, and Undergraduate Transfer Programs. Fees range from $16,340 per term to $51,050 for 4 terms depending on program type.
2. Graduate Program Tuition: Tuition for graduate pathways including Graduate Pathway, Master's International Direct, and Graduate Direct Entry. Engineering programs range from $12,920-$39,300; Business programs from $16,520-$50,070.
3. English Language Program Tuition: Academic English and Study Abroad with English programs ranging from $6,150 per term for Academic English to $41,330 for 3 terms of Visiting International Student Program.
4. Scholarships: Various scholarships including Provost's Scholarships (up to $24,000), Regional scholarships (up to $64,000), and Graduate Awards (up to $30,000) that offset tuition costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INTO Oregon State University delivers international student pathway programs in partnership with Oregon State University, offering undergraduate, graduate, and English language entry routes to a US degree. The portfolio includes direct-admission routes (International Direct, Master's International Direct, Direct Entry) and pathway routes (International Year One, Graduate Pathway, Undergraduate Transfer Program) that combine language and academic preparation. Support services span application processing, F-1 visa assistance via PASS, on-campus housing, tutoring, and employability programs including MECOP internships, Jump Start on-campus employment, and post-graduation Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Product overview

INTO Oregon State University is a partnership between INTO University Partnerships and Oregon State University that provides international students with multiple pathways to earn a US degree. The portfolio consists of undergraduate programs (International Direct, International Year One, International Direct Transfer, Undergraduate Transfer Program), graduate programs (Direct Entry, Master's International Direct, Graduate Pathway), English language programs (Academic English, Study Abroad with English, Visiting International Student Program), and student support services (Pre-Arrival Success Services for visa support, on-campus housing, and employability programs including MECOP cooperative internships, Jump Start pre-arrival employment, and Optional Practical Training for post-graduation work authorization). All programs are marketed, administered, and supported through INTO University Partnerships' platform, with Oregon State University providing the academic instruction and degree conferral.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Direct (Undergraduate) An undergraduate admission route leading to a bachelor's degree where students receive a Degree-seeking I-20 and take degree courses from day one, graduating on time alongside US university students.
• International Year One An undergraduate admission route leading to a bachelor's degree with a Pathway I-20 that combines language learning and degree program coursework, available in 3-term or 4-term durations, with successful completion required before progressing to the degree.
• International Direct Transfer An undergraduate transfer admission route providing a degree-seeking I-20, evaluation of how many credits will transfer, full access to campus resources, and scholarship eligibility, allowing students to graduate on schedule.
• Undergraduate Transfer Program (UTP) An undergraduate transfer admission route with a Pathway I-20 requiring successful completion of pathway courses before continuing to the degree program. Includes tutoring, academic support, and cultural support as part of tuition.
• Master's International Direct (MID) A graduate admission route leading to a master's degree with a Degree-seeking I-20, where students take university courses from day one alongside success skills courses, graduating on time at the same pace as US university students.
• Graduate Pathway A graduate admission route leading to a master's degree with a Pathway I-20 that combines language learning and degree program coursework, available in 1, 2, or 3-term durations, with tutoring included and ability to finish in two years or less.
• Direct Entry (Graduate) A graduate admission route where students are accepted directly into their program with a Form I-20 for their degree program, starting degree courses immediately upon arrival and graduating on time alongside US students. Available in Engineering and Business tracks.
• Academic English An English language program preparing students for university studies, teaching research skills, presentations, and networking, with personalized support from qualified faculty with industry experience. Available in 1, 2, or 3 terms.
• Study Abroad with English A program combining Academic English with undergraduate courses, allowing students to earn transferable credits during a 10-11 week term without committing to a full degree, with credits counting toward a future full degree.
• Visiting International Student Program (VISP) An 11-week program for students wanting to study abroad for a term or more, offering American university experience with a variety of class choices, personalized tutoring, cultural trips, and optional intensive English courses. Credits are transferable to home universities.
• Jump Start Employment Program An employment program helping international students secure on-campus jobs before arriving in the US, with personalized guidance, early access to thousands of positions, and a reported 100% success rate within 4-6 weeks.
• Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program (MECOP) A cooperative education program giving engineering and business students the opportunity to apply classroom learning through two six-month paid full-time industry internships with companies across Oregon.
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) A US work authorization program allowing international students to work in their field for 12 months post-graduation, with STEM-designated degree holders eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension (up to 36 months total).
• On-Campus Housing On-campus student residences in Corvallis, Oregon offering various room types (triple, double, single bedrooms with shared, private, or suite-style bathrooms) with dedicated staff, free tutoring, laundry, recreation spaces, and kitchens.
• Pre-Arrival Success Services (PASS) Free visa support program offering helpful webinars, mock interviews, and answers to visa-related questions for international students studying at Oregon State University.

Quantifiable outcome

• $20,000 more per year - OSU graduates earn $20,000 more per year than the midpoint salary of graduates from other US higher education institutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Oregon State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTO University Partnerships operates the INTO Oregon State University program in partnership with Oregon State University. This partnership delivers international student pathway programs, providing undergraduate and graduate admission routes for international students. OSU provides the academic programs, campus facilities, and degree credentials while INTO provides recruitment, application support, visa assistance, and student services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• F-1 Visa Sponsors / SEVP-Designated US Pathway Schools (e.g., ELS Educational Services): Nationwide network of intensive English + pathway centers offering Pre-Arrival and conditional admission routes on US university campuses, competing for the same English-language-and-degree package demand as INTO OSU's Academic English and Study Abroad with English programs.
• Cialfo: Platform used by international students and counselors to compare and apply to US/UK/Canada pathways and universities — an emerging enablement/recruitment channel partially overlapping with INTO's direct-application funnel.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global student placement and English-testing services company that influences destination choice for international students, including many of INTO OSU's prospective applicants.
• Cambridge Education Group / CEG Digital (CATS Global Schools): Broader education-services group operating pre-university, pathway, and boarding-school products; overlaps with INTO's undergraduate pathway positioning at a different institutional scale.

Direct peers

• Navitas (US pathways, e.g., UMass Boston, University of New Hampshire, Florida International): Australian-founded pathway operator with substantial US university partnership programs providing freshman and pre-master's pathways, comparable in structure to INTO's university-affiliated model.
• Shorelight: Operates university-affiliated international pathway programs (e.g., Northeastern, Auburn, Rochester) competing for the same international student pool with comparable pathway/I-20 and English-language offerings.
• Study Group (Global University Pathway Programs): Operates university pathway and foundation programs at multiple US and UK institutions, providing direct enrollment, English language, and Pre-Master's routes that compete head-to-head with INTO's offerings.
• Kaplan International Pathways: Global pathway provider with US university partnerships (e.g., Pace, University of Connecticut, Northeastern Illinois) offering International Year One and Pre-Master's programs analogous to INTO's product portfolio.
• INTO University Partnerships — other US centers (e.g., INTO Mason, INTO UCF, INTO Colorado State): Direct sister partnership programs run by the same parent operator (INTO University Partnerships Limited/IUP 2 LLP) under the same University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs model. They share corporate, recruitment, and product infrastructure, making them the closest functional peers.

Others

• QS Global Education Group / Quacquarelli Symonds: Higher-education services and recruitment events operator serving universities seeking international student pipelines — adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/osuintl
• Instagraminstagram.com/osuintl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/oregon-state-university-intl

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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