The University of South Carolina is a prestigious institution with a rich history spanning over 200 years. Located in Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, UofSC is renowned for its dedication to academic and professional excellence.&nbsp;It has a long-standing tradition of nurturing the leaders of tomorrow, providing a vibrant and inclusive campus for students. As part of the University of South Carolina System, led by President Michael Amiridis, the university boasts eight campuses spread across 20 locations, collectively catering to the educational needs of over 52,000 students.

UofSC takes pride in offering the nation&#39;s leading first-year experience for students, making their initial hours on campus both enriching and rewarding. U.S. News and World Report acknowledge this dedication to student success, consistently ranking South Carolina as a leader in first-year experience among public universities.

With more than 350 degree programs, UofSC provides many educational opportunities. These encompass traditional academic degrees, from bachelor&#39;s to doctorate levels, innovative academic pathways, combination degree programs, academic specializations, and professional certificates. The university is a diverse and global research hub, attracting students worldwide while maintaining a solid commitment to accessibility for South Carolinians.

The university leads in health sciences, offering nationally recognized programs in medicine, nursing, social work, public health, pharmacy, biochemistry, business, computing, and more. This comprehensive approach combines classroom learning with unique healthcare provider partnerships, offering a premier health sciences experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.

UofSC&#39;s acclaimed international business major has been ranked #1 by U.S. News &amp; World Report for 23 consecutive years. Its International MBA, consistently ranked among the top three in the nation for over 30 years, thrives in the dynamic global market.

At its core, the University of South Carolina commits to educating South Carolinians through teaching, research, creative activities, and community engagement. Generous donations and prudent investments have provided the university with a $989 million endowment, offering a stable resource for scholarships and academic programs.

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<h3>On-Campus Accommodation</h3>

At the University of South Carolina, on-campus housing is provided, however freshmen are obliged to reside on campus.

<ul>
	<li>Students can stay in one of the 25 housing halls on campus.</li>
	<li>Resort-style pool with grilling stations, on-site fitness facility, several lounge and meeting places, restaurants, laundry rooms, keycard access, community kitchens, eating facilities, computer laboratories, and other facilities and amenities are available in select halls.</li>
	<li>Students must pay a non-refundable application fee of $50 and a $100 advance room payment during the housing application process.</li>
	<li>The cost of a room in a hall of residence can range from $5,800 to $12,210 each year. Bills for utilities, cable and Wi-Fi, and content insurance are all included.</li>
</ul>

Off-Campus Accommodation

The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research available on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.

Homestay

There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partners do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.

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Application Portal: Undergraduate Applicants -&nbsp;<a href="https://apply.sc.edu/apply/" target="_blank">University of South Carolina Online Application</a>&nbsp;|| Graduate Applicants&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.applyweb.com/uscgrad/index.ftl">Online Addmissions</a>

Application Fee -&nbsp;100 USD for Undergraduate and 50 USD for Postgraduate

<ul>
	<li>Laboratories, libraries, lecture halls, sports facilities, halls of residence, event centres, research institutes, hands-on learning workshops, and other amenities may be found on USC campuses.</li>
	<li>For students to get entertaining experience, the institution includes approximately 500 student clubs and organisations.</li>
</ul>

In the Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments, South Carolina has been placed first four times. Sports-related programmes are offered by the university&#39;s College of Education, Arnold School of Public Health, and College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management to students of all academic levels. The campus is lovely, with a lot of southern charm. According to a recent report by an affiliate of the ADT security business, the University of South Carolina is one of the safest college campuses in the country.

USC&#39;s faculty is widely regarded as one of the greatest in the state of South Carolina. The designated teachers or professors are widely known around the world, and a select number must have had the privilege of receiving an honorary award. Professors are quite helpful.

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<ul>
	<li>96% of freshmen and 88% of graduate students of the University of South Carolina receive some form of financial aid in 2019-2020 academic session</li>
	<li>Financial aids offered in the school include scholarships, fee discount, bursary, and work-study opportunity</li>
	<li>Scholarships awarded by the University of South Carolina are merit-based and each student is only eligible for one scholarship except for Provost Scholars Award which can be added to other scholarships</li>
	<li>The scholarships awarded at the University of South Carolina include:</li>
</ul>

<ol>
	<li>Stamps Scholarship for 20 undergraduate students with excellent academic records from high school with annual worth up to 20,750 USD + tuition reduction + 10,000 USD enrichment fund. The scholarship is renewable up to four years with a full four-year value being up to 176,000 USD</li>
	<li>McNair Scholarship for five excellent academic record undergraduates with a yearly value of 22,000 USD including tuition reduction and 12,000 USD enrichment fund. The scholarship lasts for duration of four years and renewal is based on the satisfaction of some basic criteria. Total full four-year worth is 183,000 USD</li>
	<li>Horseshoe Scholarship for 20 international undergraduate students with exceptional academic records. The scholarship is worth 11,000 USD annually with tuition fee reduction. It lasts for four years with its&#39; four-years value over 127,000 USD</li>
	<li>The Alumni Scholars Award also awards undergraduate students with outstanding achievements in Academics, Service, Talent, and Leadership. This award is based on the students SAT score and GPA</li>
</ol>

<ul>
	<li>In addition to the above-listed scholarships, there are other departmental scholarships and non-institutional scholarships available to students of the school. Example of international scholarship available to students include:
	<ul>
		<li>Giva&#39;s Corporate Student Scholarship and Worldwide Community Ambassador Award for international undergraduate and postgraduate students committed to community development and social responsibility. The worth of this award varies</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Financial Aid

The University of South Carolina (USC) operates within a system model of eight universities, with the main campus in Columbia.&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>The facilities on USC campuses are diverse and include fitness centers, communal areas, restaurants, laundry facilities, keycard access, dining options, computer labs, and a resort-style pool with grilling stations, among others.</li>
	<li>Facilities on these campuses encompass laboratories, libraries, lecture theatres, sports facilities, student residences, event centers, research institutes, and hands-on learning workshops.</li>
	<li>The university&#39;s libraries serve as essential learning, teaching, and research resources, offering printed and digital materials to students and faculty.</li>
	<li>Additionally, USC provides free Wi-Fi and transportation services to its students.</li>
</ul>

infrastructure

Living in Colombia can be a gratifying and enriching experience.&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Colombia is known for its affordable cost of living.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Colombia boasts stunning landscapes, from the Andes mountains to the Amazon rainforest and the Caribbean coast.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Colombia is a melting pot of cultures influenced by indigenous, African, and European traditions.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Colombians are famous for their hospitality and friendliness.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Colombian cuisine is diverse and flavorful, with dishes like arepas, bandeja paisa, and empanadas.</li>
	<li>Whether you enjoy dancing to salsa music or sipping cocktails at trendy bars, Colombia offers a vibrant nightlife scene that caters to all tastes.</li>
</ul>

Travel and Transportation -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Most towns and cities in Colombia have central bus stations known as &quot;terminales de transporte&quot; or simply &quot;terminales.&quot;</li>
	<li>These terminals are hubs for bus travel, where various bus companies operate routes to different destinations.</li>
	<li>There are various types of buses available in Colombia, ranging from small local buses (known as &quot;buses&quot; or &quot;colectivos&quot;) to larger intercity buses.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

location

<ul><li>Through Handshake, the university integrated job search resource ran by the Career Center, students and graduates can search for any job posting available to him/her</li><li>Several internship fairs are organized annually by the Career Center of the University of South Carolina. Students are also offered career assistance during the internship placement</li><li>The career center also organizes networking events to create workable professional networking relationship between students, recent graduates, and employers</li><li>Other career services like resume optimization, skills upgrade, mock interviews, etc., are offered to students by the career center</li><li>PayScale reported the average annual salary of the University of South Carolina graduates to be 63,063 USD</li></ul>

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In the summer, South Carolina is hot and humid, with daytime temperatures averaging between 30–34 °C in most of the state and overnight lows averaging 21–24 °C on the coast and from 19–23 °C inland. Winter temperatures are much less uniform in South Carolina. The weather is pretty fixed throughout the year but snowfalls are random, they just happen out of the blue but the campus sure does look pretty when snow falls. 

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Accounting and Audit Analytics, Certificate

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Geography, B.S. Geographic Information Science Concentration

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Computer Engineering, B.S.E.

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Computer Information Systems, B.S.

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Computer Science, B.S.C.S.

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Cyber Intelligence, B.S.

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Information Science, B.S.

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Integrated Information Technology, B.S.

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Hospitality Management, BS Club Management Concentration

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Sport and Entertainment Management, B.S. Venue and Event Management Concentration

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Business Economics, B.S.B.A.

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International Business, B.S.B.A.  Chinese Business Concentration

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Sport and Entertainment Management, B.S.

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Tourism Management, B.S.

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International Business, B.S.B.A. European Business Concentration

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International Business, B.S.B.A. Global Business Innovation Concentration

Management, B.S.B.A. Entrepreneurship

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Retailing, B.S. Retail Management Concentration

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Risk Management and Insurance, B.S.B.A

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Marketing, B.S.B.A.

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Physical Education, M.A.T. (P-12 Certification)

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Biomedical Sciences, M.S.

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Physics, B.S. Engineering Physics (Electrical Option) Concentration

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Cybersecurity Management, Graduate Certificate

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Business Analytics, M.S.

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Business Analytics, Graduate Certificate

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Health Communication, Graduate Certificate (Library and Information Science)

PG Certificate/Diploma

English / Library and Information, M.A. / M.L.I.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Public History / Library and Information Science, M.A. / M.L.I.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Health Information Technology, M.H.I.T.

PG Degree/Masters

Cyber Security Studies, Graduate Certificate

PG Certificate/Diploma

Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Specialized Study in Information Science, Graduate Certificate

PG Certificate/Diploma

Computer Engineering, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Computer Science, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

International Hospitality and Tourism Management/ Master of Sport, Leisure and Hospitality Management with National Taiwan Normal University, M.I.H.T.M./ M.S. in S.L.H.M.

PG Degree/Masters

Public Health/Health Services Policy Management, M.P.A. with Nanjing Medical University

PG Degree/Masters

Public Health/Health Services Policy Management, M.P.H with Nanjing Medical University

PG Degree/Masters

University of South Carolina (Shorelight): Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

#93

Rank

Jan/May/Aug

Intake

All Courses

Cybersecurity Management, Graduate Certificate

PG Certificate/Diploma

Business Analytics, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Business Analytics, Graduate Certificate

PG Certificate/Diploma

Health Communication, Graduate Certificate (Library and Information Science)

PG Certificate/Diploma

English / Library and Information, M.A. / M.L.I.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Public History / Library and Information Science, M.A. / M.L.I.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Health Information Technology, M.H.I.T.

PG Degree/Masters

Cyber Security Studies, Graduate Certificate

PG Certificate/Diploma

Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Specialized Study in Information Science, Graduate Certificate

PG Certificate/Diploma

Computer Engineering, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Computer Science, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

International Hospitality and Tourism Management/ Master of Sport, Leisure and Hospitality Management with National Taiwan Normal University, M.I.H.T.M./ M.S. in S.L.H.M.

PG Degree/Masters

Public Health/Health Services Policy Management, M.P.A. with Nanjing Medical University

PG Degree/Masters

Public Health/Health Services Policy Management, M.P.H with Nanjing Medical University

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