Master of Public Health 

at University of Southern California, Los Angeles

The University of Southern California admission requirements vary as per the application type for international students. Applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency to get into the university. Mentioned below are the requirements for undergraduate and graduate admission at the university:

UG requirements

• Complete a high school degree in a relevant discipline
• Must meet English language requirements
• Submit ACT/SAT scores
• Provide a letter of recommendation
• Provide portfolio, resume, and/or additional writing samples (if required)

PG requirements

• Complete a four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution
• Submit GMAT or GRE scores (if applicable) (Check: GMAT/GRE Test Waiver Request Option)
• Two required essays (there is also one optional essay)
• Submit a professional resume (typically one page)
• Must provide a valid TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicable). This applies to most international applicants (non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents)

For the academic year 2023-24, the University of Southern California has around 47,000 students. As of Fall 2023, USC has 12,700+ students. Out of this, the total number of Indian students are 2,500+. The top 5 countries represented by students China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Canada. Other countries from where students enrolled at this university are Hong Kong, Mexico, Iran, Indonesia, etc.

Popular courses at the University of Southern California campus include MBA, MSc in Finance, MSc in Applied Data Science, etc. The list of some of the popularly chosen majors at USC as of Fall 2023, along with the percentage of degree recipients, is given below:

Some of the housing options available, along with the 2025-26 rates are given below for the University Southern California campus:

1 USD = INR 87.68

The number of international students enrolled at USC makes up about 26.6% of the total student body. These students represent 130 different countries, and India is one of the top countries of origin, with more than 2,400 students accounting for the Indian-origin students. The statistics for other countries are as follows:

Because of USC's proximity to Hollywood, close ties between the entertainment industry and the School of Cinematic Arts, and the architecture on the campus, the university has been used for various movies, TV series, music videos, and commercials. As per IMDB, the campus of this university has been featured in at least 180 film and TV titles. Movies filmed at the university's campus include Forrest Gump, The Girl Next Door, The Social Network, The Girl Next Door, etc. A few of the TV series that were filmed on this university are How to Get Away with Murder, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Office, Gilmore Girls, etc.

A comparison of USC and Purdue University in regards to Computer Science is given below:

USC is located in LA, closer to Silicon Valley. This means there is an easier access to LA, San Diego, and SF. There is a strong Indian alumni network in the companies like Amazon, Google, Netflix, Microsoft, etc. On the other hand, Purdue University has a strong alumni base in Chicago, Bay Area, and Austin. As per the Indian student alumni, USC is better due to its location, active Indian student community, and exposure to varied domains and electives. Whereas, Purdue is great due to strong academic and research foundation, more affordable, higher ROI.

The total cost to study at USC depends on the course chosen by students. While the annual tuition fee at this university could range between INR 18.3 L - 1.04 Cr. The total cost would be inclusive of the living expenses and other personal expenses. The cost of attendance for the academic year 2025-26 is given below:

For graduate courses, the tuition fees may vary as per the courses, hence, it is advised to check the official website of USC.

USC ranks at #21 position for Computer Science – Best Graduate schools. As per the class profile of Computer Science course, 79% of enrolled students are international. Furthermore, the top companies hire the CS graduates such as Amazon, Google, Meta, Salesforce, and Microsoft, Adobe, etc. To take admission to this course of this university, the applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or be in the process of obtaining it.

On-campus employment is allowed for international students at USC. F1 students can work up to 20 hours a week during the Spring and Fall semesters. During the breaks, students can work 40 hours a week (full-time) during the semester breaks. A lot of international students apply for the following positions:

• Bookstore
• Libraries
• Department of Public Safety
• Transportation Services
• Hospitality Services