USC for Indian Students
Los Angeles, California, USA
One of America's most prominent private universities. Marshall Business, Viterbi Engineering, Annenberg Communication, and the world's top Cinematic Arts program. Powerful alumni network across Silicon Valley, Hollywood, and consulting. Compare with UCLA and NYU.
Top 25
US Ranking
#1
Film School
LA
Industry Access
90+
Students Guided
What Makes USC Different
LA Industry Access + Trojan Network
USC's alumni network is exceptionally powerful across tech, entertainment, consulting, and startups. LA provides direct access to Silicon Beach tech companies, Hollywood, healthcare, biotech, and venture networks. Students who actively use this ecosystem see stronger career outcomes than ranking alone would suggest.
School-Based Excellence
Marshall (Business), Viterbi (Engineering), Annenberg (Communication), Cinematic Arts (world's #1 film school). Each school has its own strength, selectivity, and career pipeline.
Private University Advantage
Smaller classes than public UC schools, personalized attention, strong campus community, and residential experience. Accepts Common App with supplemental essays.
Dr. Karan Gupta's tip: USC is often underestimated by Indian applicants who compare only rankings. In reality, the location advantage is massive, the alumni network influence is powerful, and industry access in LA is exceptional. Talk to us.
USC Admission Requirements
Undergraduate
Masters
MBA (Marshall School of Business)
- Strong West Coast corporate access
- Entrepreneurship ecosystem
- Consulting & tech recruitment
- GMAT/GRE (waivers possible)
- Work experience, essays, interview
- Read: MBA Strategy
Costs & Budget (International Students)
Tuition & Living
- Undergraduate: ~$68,000–$72,000/year
- Master's: ~$40,000–$75,000/year (program-dependent)
- MBA: ~$135,000–$150,000 total (Marshall, 2-year)
- Living costs: ~$1,600–$2,400/month | ~$20,000–$30,000/year
- Total estimated annual budget: ~$88,000–$102,000/year (tuition + LA living)
- Approximate for recent intake cycles — Study in USA | Cost Calculator
Scholarships
- UG: Merit scholarships available but competitive
- Graduate: Funding varies; limited for professional programs
- MBA: Marshall merit-based scholarships
- Read: Scholarships Guide | Education Loans
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