University of Southern California was founded on October 6, 1880 in Los Angeles, California. USC comprises various schools, centers, and institutes, where brilliant minds collaborate in a dynamic environment, spearheading the future of education and fostering a healthier, more joyful, and sustainable Los Angeles and global community. Cultivating a global outlook begins with opportunity. At USC, students from all fields are empowered to transcend geographic and language barriers in pursuit of their educational and career aspirations. With USC as your guide, you navigate towards expanding your career and connections on a global level. Becoming a future global leader entails engaging with diverse individuals in unfamiliar environments. USC’s expansive global network encourages you to broaden your connections through a myriad of overseas opportunities. 

With its international perspective and situated in a city celebrated for its multiculturalism, USC extends a hearty welcome to international students. Representing over 130 nations, international students constitute 24 percent of the university’s diverse student body. Some sources of financial aid may be available to international students who are not U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens:

• Merit-based scholarships: Some departments disburse their scholarships directly to recipients in the form of monthly stipends. Payments are made according to the stipend schedule.
• On-campus work (not including Federal Work-Study).
• Off-campus work, with permission from the Office of International Services. Please note that off-campus work authorization is very limited.