University of Southern California or USC first opened its doors to 53 students and 10 teachers in 1880. When the newly founded “city” still lacked paved streets, electric lights, telephones and a reliable fire alarm system. Today, USC is home to more than 48,000 students and over 4,400 full-time faculty and is located in the heart of one of the biggest metropolises in the world.
It is home to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 21 exceptional academic schools and units. USC’s Health Sciences campus houses renowned specialized care and research in cancer, stem cell and regenerative medicine, orthopedics and sports medicine. The university is the largest private sector employer in the city of Los Angeles.
As a top-ranked private research institution. USC offers everything students are looking for: world-class resources on a human scale. More academic opportunities than any other American university. A vibrant campus life, a location in the heart of a dynamic world center and the lifelong support of the Trojan Family.
The University of Southern California is one of an anchor institution in Los Angeles. A global center for arts, technology and international business. USC’s diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities. For interdisciplinary study and collaboration with leading researchers in highly advanced learning environments.
In a comprehensive 2020 ranking, The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education ranked USC 18th among more than 1,000 public and private universities. Among all California institutions — public and private — only USC, Caltech and Stanford University ranked within the top 20. Of the 150 universities surveyed in the western U.S., USC ranks No. 3. Among the top 25 schools, USC ranked No. 2 in engagement and No. 5 in environment, a measure of diversity and inclusion.
Location
Los Angeles, California (USA)
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, USC’s University Park campus is part of the city’s Downtown Arts and Education Corridor and is home to the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and many professional schools.
The Health Sciences campus, northeast of downtown Los Angeles, is home to the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the School of Pharmacy, three major teaching hospitals, and programs in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and in Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy.
USC also has programs and centers in Marina Del Rey, Orange County, Sacramento, Washington, D.C., Catalina Island, Alhambra and around Southern California. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, staffed by USC faculty from the Keck School of Medicine, is often referred to as USC’s third campus.
USC’s beautiful and historic University Park campus is a great destination for visitors to Los Angeles. When students come to campus, they will find – classic architecture, park-like grounds, museums, cafés, entertainment and more.
At Los Angeles, there are even more to explore. With highly renowned landmarks that attract most visitors. Student can travel around the city with ease. Whether they want to visit the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory, Disneyland Park, Universal Studio Hollywood and find their favorite dining place at Chinatown
USC’s 2 campuses:
- University Park Campus
- Health Science Campus
School & Faculty
- Letters, Arts and Sciences
- Accounting
- Architecture
- Art and Design
- Arts, Technology, Business
- Business
- Cinematic Arts
- Communication, Journalism
- Dance
- Dentistry
- Dramatic Arts
- Education
- Engineering
- Gerontology
- Law
- Medicine
- Music
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Professional Studies
- Public Policy
- Social Work
