The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California.
The university is composed of one liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and twenty-two undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states, and more than 115 countries. USC is ranked as one of the top universities in the United States and admission to its programs is considered highly selective.
USC was one of the earliest nodes on ARPANET and is the birthplace of the Domain Name System. Other technologies invented at USC include DNA computing, dynamic programming, image compression, VoIP, and antivirus software.

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On-Campus Accommodation&nbsp;

The massive USC Village, an extensive residential and retail center adjacent to USC&#39;s University Park campus, provides on-campus housing.

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	<li>The bottom floor of USC Village contains an ample shop space, with student apartments on the four floors above.</li>
	<li>Estimated yearly living expenditures (for suite and residence hall double room types) vary from $14,559 to $16,609 for first-year students and $12,335 to $14,835 for upperclassmen, including two semesters of rent, default mandatory complete meal plans, and optional parking.</li>
	<li>Some apartments, particularly single-occupancy room types, have higher rents.</li>
</ul>

Off-Campus Accommodation&nbsp;

Students may use USC&#39;s official off-campus housing directory to locate the right fit for their requirements. 
The directory, which is maintained, vetted, and certified by a dedicated team of campus managers, allows you to narrow your search by selecting a location, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and the maximum rent.

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	<li>&nbsp;O.J. Simpson</li>
	<li>George Lucas</li>
	<li>Neil Armstrong.</li>
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International students can apply online through the <a href="https://www.usc.edu.au/learn/international-students/how-to-apply/step-3-application-forms" target="_blank">USC website</a>.

Application Fees: For all undergraduate candidates, the fee is $85; for most graduate programs, the fee is $90.

Athletics&nbsp;

Intercollegiate sports are sponsored by the university. It participates in both the Pac-12 Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Athletes from USC have won a variety of medals at the Olympic Games, and over 500 football players have been picked by the NFL.

The University of Southern California is a top private research university in the globe. USC&#39;s diversified curricular offerings give substantial possibilities for interdisciplinary study and cooperation with top academics in highly sophisticated learning environments, making it an anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global hub for arts, technology, and international business.

The faculty at USC is well-known for being both incredibly competent and personable. Pupils are awestruck by professors&#39; ability to strike an outstanding balance between educating (and assisting) students and conducting their own research.

International students are not eligible for any need-based help from the federal government or USC. They can, however, apply for academic departmental merit scholarships and other honours. If students submit their complete applications by the course deadline, they are automatically eligible for these awards.

The USC campus spans 235 acres, with two main libraries housing over a million books covering every subject imaginable. On-campus bars include &#39;Traditions in the Lot,&#39; while popular cafeterias include Trojan Grounds and Ground Zero.

The institution is divided into two main campuses, both of which are located in the centre of Los Angeles.

<ul>
	<li>The University Park Campus of USC, located in Los Angeles&#39; University Park area, is within walking distance of Los Angeles attractions such as the Shrine Auditorium and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.</li>
	<li>The USC Keck School of Medicine, the School of Pharmacy, and three major teaching hospitals are all located on the Health Sciences Campus, which is located northeast of downtown Los Angeles.</li>
</ul>

Students in Los Angeles, like every other inhabitant, cannot escape the city&#39;s glamour, cinema, and high living costs. However, there&#39;s more to student life in L.A. than that.

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	<li>Curiosity is in the blood of students, and LA is brimming with fun for the inquisitive mind. Throughout the city, there are practically limitless expanses of beach, swaths of museums, entertainment venues, and hiking trails. You will always have a variety of leisure options to select from, regardless of your own interests, hobbies, or money.</li>
	<li>Many businesses in LA offer various student discounts, so it&#39;s always a good idea to keep an eye out for specials and discounts. Some businesses and services provide a student discount on a long-term basis.</li>
</ul>

The USC Career Center offers consulting, career and internship opportunities, programmes and workshops, and other services and resources to students. Advisors are on hand at USC to examine resumes and cover letters, talk about interviewing, strategize networking, and answer fast queries. 
While finding a good, well-paying job should never be a problem &ndash; USC hosts excellent job fairs a couple of times a year, where the majority of students are hired at excellent salaries &ndash; you will need to put in a lot of effort to ensure that you get a job that you enjoy doing, as competition is fierce.

n Los Angeles, the summers are warm, arid, and clear and the winters are long, cool, wet, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from&nbsp;48&deg;F&nbsp;to&nbsp;85&deg;F&nbsp;and is rarely below&nbsp;42&deg;F&nbsp;or above&nbsp;93&deg;F.

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University of Southern California: Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

#24

Rank

USD 24160

Cost of Living

USD 60275

Tuition Fee

All Courses

Electrical and Computer Engineering (Machine Learning and Data Science) (MS)

PG Degree/Masters

Library and Information Management Graduate Certificate

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Computer Science (Data Science) (MS)

PG Degree/Masters

Electrical Engineering (Computer Architecture) (MS)

PG Degree/Masters

Electrical and Computer Engineering (Analog, Mixed-Signal and Radio-frequency Integrated Circuits) (MS)

PG Degree/Masters

Business Taxation (Data and Analytics) (MBT)

PG Degree/Masters

Electrical Engineering (Computer Networks) (MS)

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Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

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Marketing Communication Management Graduate Certificate

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