INTO | Oregon State University Case Study

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Challenge

Oregon State University (OSU) partnered with INTO in 2008 to support its ambitious growth targets for international student enrolment. OSU recognized the need for tailored academic, language and personal support, providing students with the confidence and skillset they need to flourish at OSU. The University saw an opportunity to offer a more robust and effective suite of academic programs and support for international students to enhance its global reach and continue to elevate OSU’s reputation of academic excellence.

Solution

Created INTO OSU in the heart of Oregon State University's campus - a dedicated study center providing international students with academic preparation, language support, wellbeing resources, and a thriving international student community.
Developed a range of programs and routes of study to ensure the academic and personal success of international students at the beginning of their OSU undergraduate or graduate study journeys.
Leveraged INTO’s global network to enhance OSU's international recruitment efforts, increasing global student visibility.
Launched International Direct in 2020/2021 following the success of the Undergraduate Pathway, supporting all of OSU’s fully admitted degree-seeking international students, with an additional layer of support and services pre-arrival and throughout their first year at OSU.

What our partner university says

"Through our partnership with INTO, we have been able to build a well-defined and supportive pathway for international students. This collaboration has been key to extending our international reach, and we are immensely proud of its impact in helping students transition effectively into their academic journeys and future careers."

Dr. Jayathi Y Murthy

President, Oregon State University

What our students say

Outcomes

INTO OSU programs were evaluated and approved by relevant accreditation bodies, ensuring they met the high standards expected by both INTO and OSU.
Over 600 students enrolled in the first year of the INTO OSU center.

The impact of the International Direct Services is evidenced by a 95% first-year retention rate for international students in the year of launch. This compared to OSU’s previous 3-year average of 83% and a national average of about 75%.
The launch of International Direct support and services facilitated the enrolment of 528 new students to date, with volumes consistently growing year after year (to Recruitment Year 2023/24).
Master’s International Direct services has supported 281 new student enrolments to date since its launch, with volumes consistently growing year after year (to Recruitment Year 2023/24).
Students welcomed from more than 155 countries, with 3 in 5 international students at OSU beginning their journeys at INTO OSU
Over the years of collaborating with INTO, OSU has seen significant diversification in its international student body, with countries like India and Taiwan showing significant growth in recent years:
In Recruitment Year 2013/14, students from India made up less than 1% of all OSU New Student Enrolments (NSE’s); In Recruitment Year 2023/24, they accounted for 21% - the largest group of international students.
- In Recruitment Year 2013/14, students from Taiwan made up 3% of all OSU new student enrolments; In Recruitment Year 2023/24, they accounted for 13% - the second largest group.