Portland, one of the most populous cities in Northwestern US is located at confluence of two rivers. This city of Oregon is known throughout the world for its environmentally friendly land. It has got perfect land-use and light rail planning, and is known for microbreweries, micro distilleries etc. This green city is served by many colleges and universities.

Portland State University is a public state university with largest enrollment. It has various schools like Graduate school of Education, PSU school of Business Admin, School of Fine & Performing Arts, Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science etc., providing various graduate and undergraduate programs. This 'best in the west' university is one of the largest and fast growing school offering best ranked programs in the nation.

PSU Official Website

http://www.pdx.edu

Oregon Health & Science University, a public university of Oregon located in Portland with a main campus, two hospitals and a smaller campus in Hillsboro. This University of Oregon Health and Sciences Center includes state dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy etc. The campus offers various specializations in science and engineering education.

OHSU Official Website

http://www.ohsu.edu

Portland Community College, the largest community college of Oregon provides the long learning community education programs. The courses offered in the areas like creative arts, home and Garden, work and life balance etc. In addition to the classes in campus, various classes are held online & also offered throughout nation.

PCC Official Website

http://www.pcc.edu

There are many other private universities in this metropolitan city. Some of the famous universities are University of Portland which has got five divisions offering courses in Business, Education, Nursing, Arts & Sciences, Reed College, Concordia University, National College of Natural Medicine etc.

University of Portland Official Website

http://www.up.edu

Corcordia University Official Website

http://www.cu-portland.edu

If you are in Portland, Oregon travel, then fun are certainly on your mind. To enjoy the most of this, you should visit the basketball game held at the Portland university.

The game is certainly a lot of fun to be enjoyed here, and it is all the more exciting if the weather is good. The saying goes that the Portland State University is like no other university in the country, and hence even the basketball team of this university is like no other.

The PSU has been known for its urban and diverse approach towards the game along with maintaining an integrated community. This university has been known as the home to thinkers, dreamers and doers. Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the basketball team of Portland is truly in the middle of it all.

As a tourist you can come across a lot of activities to enjoy in this area, but watching the university game is truly a unique experience that most people would not forget. There are options for booking these tickets online, or you can also get the passes for these matches from the university campus.

You can visit the sites for more information:

http://www.portlandpilots.com/index.aspx?path=mbball

http://www.goviks.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19300&SPID=11202&SPSID=92461

http://www.gocugo.com/mbasketball/

One of the top class and recognized hospital in West Coast is the Portland University Hospital. Oregon Health and Science University Hospital is visited by many people from Portland and other parts of Oregon. While you travel in Portland, for emergency medical Portland University Hospital can serve your need. This hospital has experienced doctors and well trained nurses to take care of the patients in a professional way.

Some of the specialties of this hospital are Aging and Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer care center, Heart Care Services, special treatment for children, Trauma Center and many more. This hospital has bagged the award for best cancer treatment and has been awarded as America's best hospital and 50th best hospital in the nation. This is also one of the best teaching hospitals in America. Programs in nursing, dentistry and medicine are offered in this University.

Doernbecher Children's Hospital belongs to this University which takes special care for children ailments including long term illness. This University also provides excellent educational opportunities to the talented people. This hospital is located at SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland.

Visit the official website of Oregon Health and Science University Hospital to know more about their service. Log on to

http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/

Doernbecher Children's Hospital

This pediatric hospital gives special treatment for children. Friendly treatment and extraordinary care is given to your small ones at this hospital. More information about this children hospital is available at

http://www.ohsu.edu/health/clinics-and-services/doernbecher/

Know the facilities available for various diseases at this hospital from the following link

http://health.usnews.com/health/best-hospitals/ohsu-hospital-6920570

http://www.ohsu.edu