Oregon Institute of Technology was founded in 1947. In 1953, Associate degree programs in Surveying and Structural Engineering Technologies were first accredited by the Engineers Council for Professional Development. In 1964 the main campus moved to its current location. And in 1973 the school was renamed to the Oregon Institute of Technology.

It is also known as Oregon Tech or just OIT. It is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon and provides undergraduate and graduate degrees in many health related and technical fields. Oregon Institute of Technology provides degree programs that enable graduates to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for immediate employment. The main goal of the OIT is to enable students to be effective communicators, responsible citizens and lifelong learners by assisting them in the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills, and ethical and cultural awareness.

Oregon Institute of Technology offers continuing and distance education and advanced professional studies to meet the emerging needs of today’s citizens.

Oregon Institute of Technology offers a growing number of degree completion programs through online delivery. Distance Education gives students opportunity to finish their certificate, associate’s or even bachelor’s degree without leaving home or office. Instructors will provide a structured learning experience with deadlines to help students keep on track.

Distance education programs and courses at OIT are taught through the Internet, allowing students to receive and submit assignments and interact with their instructors and classmates through their personal computer.