Private, non-profit university · United States
University of Southern California
Also known as USCLos Angeles, California · In a city
✓ On the US government's College ScorecardTop research university (R1)The numbers
Tuition and fees, per year$75,162About ₹71.4 lakh. Same for all students. Living costs are extra.
Applicants admitted9.8%Very hard to get into
Students46,37920,443 bachelor's · 25,936 graduate
International students13.3%Share of bachelor's students from outside the US
Finish their degree90%Of full-time first-year students, within six years
Average SAT of admitted students1495Out of 1600
Figures from the US government's College Scorecard, files updated 15/10/2026. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Some universities charge international students more. Check the fee on the official site before you plan.
For Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Bachelor's, international students, 2026-27$103,162 a year, all inAbout ₹98 lakh. Tuition $75,384; the rest is housing, food and other costs.Source ↗
What this includes
Undergraduate, living on campus: tuition $75,384 (12-18 units, two semesters) plus fees $1,952; total incl. housing, food, books, transport, personal. Health insurance not listed. Same for all students.Master's tuition, 2026-27$43,872 a yearAbout ₹41.7 lakh.Source ↗
What this includes
Viterbi engineering/CS MS: $2,742 per unit; $21,936 per 8-unit semester as shown, x2 = $43,872/yr (derived). Full 28-unit MS tuition+fees $80,519. Other USC schools not checked.English testTOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.0Recommended minimums. TOEFL 100 (20+ per section) for tests before 21 Jan 2026; 5 on new scale. Duolingo accepted only as an optional supplement, not as the proficiency test. No waivers.Source ↗
SAT or ACTTest-optional: first-year applicants for 2027-28 entry are not required to send SAT or ACT scores.Source ↗
Bachelor's deadlinesEarly Decision 1 Nov; Early Action 1 Nov; Regular Decision 10 Jan (performing arts majors 1 Dec). Fall 2027 entry.Source ↗
Money help for international studentsNo need-based aid for international applicants; all who apply by the deadline are considered for USC Merit Scholarships.Source ↗
Costs and rules change each year and differ by course. Always check the official page before you apply. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Their page for international applicants ↗
Subjects it teaches
Subjects in which it awarded degrees in recent years, by official US subject group. The exact course names are on its website.
Bachelor's · 90 subjects
- Accounting and Related Services
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Archeology
- Architectural Sciences and Technology
- Architecture
- Area Studies
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
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- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Cognitive Science
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Dance
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
- Design and Applied Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering-Related Fields
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geography and Cartography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Gerontology
- Graphic Communications
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History
- Human Biology
- Industrial Engineering
- International Business
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- International/Globalization Studies
- Journalism
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Development
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Security Science and Technology
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Master's · 128 subjects
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architectural Sciences and Technology
- Architecture and Related Services, Other
- Area Studies
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology, General
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- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Data Analytics
- Design and Applied Arts
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Dispute Resolution
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering-Related Fields
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
- Genetics
- Geography and Cartography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Gerontology
- Graphic Communications
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History
- Homeland Security
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- International/Globalization Studies
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Library Science and Administration
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Nutrition Sciences
- Operations Research
- Petroleum Engineering
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Real Estate Development
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Science, Technology and Society
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Statistics
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Systems Engineering
- Taxation
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
PhD and professional · 63 subjects
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Area Studies
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
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- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geography and Cartography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Gerontology
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Law
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Marine Sciences
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Petroleum Engineering
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Music and Worship
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Urban Studies/Affairs
Applying from India
For a bachelor's degreeApply to the college directly, often through the Common App. Check its own page for tests, English scores, essays and deadlines.Study abroad stage
For a master's degreeApply to the department on the university's own site. Check which Indian degrees, marks and tests the course asks for.Master's abroad guide
The full costTuition plus living, health insurance and travel. The university sends the visa form (I-20) only once you show you can pay.US cost in rupeesScholarships
Check before you pay anyoneYou can apply yourself, without an agent. Agents who say they are “free” are usually paid by the university.How free agents get paid
Source: US Department of Education, College Scorecard (ID 123961), checked 19/10/2026. Public US government data.
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