University of Southern California

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world?s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. Los Angeles was little more than a frontier town in 1880 when USC first opened its doors to 53 students and 10 teachers. Today it is a world-class research university, the oldest private research university in the West.

The central mission of the University of Southern California is the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. The principal means by which our mission is accomplished are teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice and selected forms of public service.

Foundation year: 1880
Short name: USC / SC
Type: Private
Students: 35510
Faculty:3 070
Faculty/Students Ratio: 12:1
Region: North America
Location: Los Angeles, CA