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Renewable Energy Systems

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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    26 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    11,000USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Mar, Jun, Sep

Program overview

What Portland Community College says about their program:

The Renewable Energy Systems option (area of concentration) is a unique area within PCC’s historically strong Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) program. The Renewable Energy Systems option trains students to excel as biomedical electronics technicians through a variety of learning activities in and out of the classroom.

For more than 50 years, our EET program has produced graduates whose superior skills and abilities have helped them obtain excellent jobs and pursue advanced degrees. The difference between the Renewable Energy Systems option and the EET program is small – more than two-thirds of the classes overlap – so you can easily get training in both areas and make yourself more marketable.

Our diversified courses, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, offer you a unique and affordable way to learn the skills that enable you to become an engineering technician. As a graduate of PCC’s Renewable Energy Systems option, you’ll combine the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and teamwork required to be a valued member of the industry. Our instructors’ industry experience ensures that you receive training that’s practical, efficient, and effective.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Applicants to Associate's degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma that is eligible for further academic studies in the country where it was earned.

English requirements

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • IELTS (Academic)

    5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)

  • Duolingo English Test

    95 (no subscore lower than 75)

  • Pearson PTE

    45

  • EIKEN

    Pre-1 or higher

  • SAT

    480 (Reading and Writing)

Documents required

  • Complete online application
  • A copy of your passport photo page
  • Academic transcripts (list of classes and grades)
  • Proof of financial resources
  • Proof of English Proficiency
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Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition: $11,000 per year

Funding

PCC Foundation Scholarships

  • PCC offers some scholarships for current students, ranging from $500-$2500. The application process is once per year.
  • Requirements

    Any student who plans to attend PCC can apply. Applicants are required to write 2 essays, each essay can be up to 350 words. You can provide an optional reference for bonus points.

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