University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1880, it is the oldest private research university in the state. USC offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields.

USC comprises 23 schools and academic divisions, enrolling approximately 47,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 115 countries. These schools include:

• Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
• Marshall School of Business
• Viterbi School of Engineering
• Keck School of Medicine
• School of Cinematic Arts

The university fosters creativity, innovation, leadership, and discovery through academic excellence. USC's research initiatives aim to expand human knowledge, cure diseases, and serve the community and nation. Researchers have achieved lifesaving cancer breakthroughs by translating research from the lab to hospital bedsides.

In 2019, USC opened a new psychiatric clinic to serve 2,500 students annually, addressing mental health care access challenges and reducing off-campus referrals.

USC maintains a global presence with offices and partnerships across nearly every nation and continent. This international engagement encourages scholarship and collaboration, allowing students to experience diverse perspectives, cultures, and work with influential scholars worldwide.

Locations

• University Park Campus: 226 acres in the heart of Los Angeles
• Health Sciences Campus: 79-acre facility about 3 miles from downtown Los Angeles, home to the region’s first and oldest medical and pharmacy schools and programs in nurse anesthesiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and pharmacy
• Los Angeles, CA, US
• Los Angeles, CA, USA
• Pasadena, CA, USA

USC's ongoing dedication to academic excellence, research innovation, and global engagement secures its status as a leading institution in higher education.