Oregon Health & Science University, Portland

Name: Oregon Health & Science University
Address: 808 SW Campus Dr, Portland, United States

#330 among attractions in Portland

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Oregon Health & Science University, Portland

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Oregon Health & Science University is a public research university entirely dedicated to health sciences with a main campus, including two hospitals, in Portland, Oregon. The institution was founded in 1887 as the University of Oregon Medical Department and later became the University of Oregon Medical School. In 1974, the campus became an independent, self-governed institution called the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, combining state dentistry, medicine, nursing, and public health programs into a single center. It was renamed Oregon Health Sciences University in 1981 and took its current name in 2001, as part of a merger with the Oregon Graduate Institute, in Hillsboro. The university has several partnership programs including a joint PharmD Pharmacy program with Oregon State University in Corvallis. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 45°29'57"N, 122°41'2"W

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808 SW Campus DrLair Hill (Homestead)Portland United States

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Oregon Health & Science University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portland Farmers Market, Portland Aerial Tram, Mark Building, Lair Hill Park.

0.9 miN
Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
Portland Farmers Market, Portland
23 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of Portland, the Portland Farmers Market is a vibrant tapestry of fresh produce, artisanal foods, and local culture. This bustling market, a beloved destination for both residents and visitors, sets the stage for a truly authentic...
~1540 ftE
4-minute tram ride with panoramic views
Portland Aerial Tram, Portland
8 min walk • Rising gracefully above the cityscape, the Portland Aerial Tram is a distinctive feature of Portland, Oregon, offering breathtaking views and a unique mode of transportation between the city's South Waterfront district and the Marquam Hill neighborhood.
1.2 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Mark Building, Portland
32 min walk • The Mark Building is a building in Portland, Oregon. It previously served as a Masonic Temple, and was acquired by the Portland Art Museum in 1992. The building was remodeled in 2005.
~1280 ftNE
Park
Lair Hill Park, Portland
7 min walk • Lair Hill Park is a 3.26-acre public park in southwest Portland, Oregon. The space was acquired in 1927. It features a 1978 sculpture by Bruce West called BW1.
0.6 miE
Park
South Waterfront Greenway, Portland
17 min walk • The South Waterfront Greenway is a linear park and urban walkway along the Willamette River in the South Waterfront district of Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, Portland
14 min walk • The Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, more formally known as the US Congresswoman Darlene Hooley Pedestrian Bridge at Gibbs Street, is an approximately 700-foot pedestrian bridge in Portland, Oregon, United States, which opened on July 14, 2012.
0.8 miE
Bridge
Ross Island Bridge, Portland
21 min walk • The Ross Island Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. It carries U.S. Route 26 across the river between southwest and southeast Portland.
0.7 miN
Park, Fountain
Lovejoy Fountain Park, Portland
19 min walk • Lovejoy Fountain Park is a city park in downtown Portland, Oregon, U.S.
1 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Keller Auditorium, Portland
25 min walk • Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States.
~1560 ftE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
South Portland Historic District, Portland
8 min walk • The South Portland Historic District is an historic district in Portland, Oregon's South Portland neighborhood, in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
5th Avenue Cinema, Portland
20 min walk • The 5th Avenue Cinema is a two-screen, 35-millimeter projection theater at 510 Southwest Hall Street in Portland, Oregon, in the United States, owned by Portland State University and operated by the student-managed PSU Film Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oregon Health & Science University?

Nearby attractions include Lair Hill Park, Portland (7 min walk), Homestead, Portland (7 min walk), Neighborhood House, Portland (7 min walk), Marquam Hill, Portland (8 min walk).

How to get to Oregon Health & Science University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oregon Health & Science University:

Bus

Southwest Campus Drive & Loading Dock 5 • Lines: 190, 61, 64, 65, 66, 68, 8 (2 min walk)
Southwest Terwilliger & Campus • Lines: 190, 66, 68, 8 (2 min walk)

Tram

South Moody & Gibbs • Lines: Ns (16 min walk)
South Moody & Meade • Lines: A, B, Ns (16 min walk)

Light rail

Lincoln Street/Southwest 3rd Avenue • Lines: Orange (17 min walk)
South Waterfront/South Moody • Lines: Orange (17 min walk)