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Willamette in Portland

Willamette University’s footprint in the Pacific Northwest goes well beyond our capital-region campus. We offer academic programs and experiential experiences in Portland.

An aerial view of Portland, Oregon, a city surrounded by green rolling hills with a mountain in the distance

Directions to Willamette University's Portland Center

Address: 721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Notes: Willamette's Graduate and Professional Center is located on the second floor of the Ecotrust Building, also known as the Natural Capital Center.

The Center houses Willamette’s MBA and Master’s programs in Computer Science and Data Science.

Academic Programs in Portland

Willamette has a strong presence in Portland, from full-time art and design programs to part-time and evening master’s degrees. With a thriving arts scene, innovative spirit, and welcoming business community, Portland is an excellent choice to start or continue your education. Our Portland-based graduate programs are housed in the Ecotrust building in the vibrant Pearl District, just blocks away from PNCA. 

  • MBA for Professionals

    Open doors to career advancement with a flexible, convenient MBA program. We’ll even cover dinner for you class nights.
    Students in graduate robes applaud at their MBA Commencement ceremony at Willamette's Atkinson Graduate School of Management

  • MS in Data Science

    Earn a degree in one of the fastest-growing, most in-demand fields in a program designed for working professionals.
    Willamette data science students sit at a table with their laptops and listen to a lecture

  • MS in Computer Science

    Expand your opportunities for specialized and leadership positions in the ever-evolving field of computing.
    A Willamette student works on a computer while in the background a professor writes on a whiteboard

Portland By the Numbers

Ecofriendly. Walkable. Bikeable. There’s a lot to love about Portland.

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  • 89 of 100
    Walkability Score
  • #1
    Bike-Friendly City in America
  • 5,200
    acres of urban forest in Forest Park
    (and 80 miles of trails)

Living and Learning in Portland

Often referred to as PDX, Portland is a major city with small town charm. Known for its sustainability, start-up culture, and arts scene, Portland is also proud of its “weird” status. There’s so many quirky and one-of-a-kind places and events that make visiting and living here incredibly enjoyable.   

Learning here is also exciting. One of the West Coast’s biggest business centers, Portland offers art, design and business students access to internships, jobs and professional networks.

Exploring Portland

From the downtown city skyline to serene parks and from famous bookstores and doughnut shops, there’s so much to see and do.

  • Neighborhoods

    Divided into six “quadrants,” Portland is home to about 90 distinct neighborhoods. Our programs are based in the Pearl District.

  • Nightlife

    Music fans and foodies will delight in all that Portland has to offer. Restaurants, lounges, clubs, theaters and music venues of all kinds dot our streets.

  • Outdoor Adventures

    Urban exploring in Portland also means uncovering parks, gardens and trails. A short drive away, you’ll find sprawling forests, stunning waterfalls, and snowcapped peaks.

  • Art Scene

    PNCA is the front porch of Portland’s art scene. Across the city you’ll find public art installations, galleries, street performers, bookshops, maker markets and more.

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Learn About Our Portland Programs

Get to know our programs, our people, and our place in Portland.
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