Is USC expensive for international students?
USC California is slightly expensive for international students as the first-year cost of some courses is above INR 50 L. However, there are some University of Southern California courses that are available for below INR 35 L for first-year. The below table includes the list of courses and the Unive
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The University of Southern California cost to study for international students can be checked from the table given below:
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
MBA/PGDM (30 courses) | INR 32 L - 1 Cr |
MS (103 courses) | INR 25 L - 68 L |
MIM (26 courses) | INR 32 L - 65 L |
B.A.(47 courses) | INR 51 L |
PG Certificate (40 courses) | INR 18 L - 64 L |
BSc (30 courses) | INR 51 L - 56 L |
BE / BTech (18 courses) | INR 50 L - 56 L |
M.A.(13 courses) | INR 34 L - 60 L |
MFA (8 courses) | INR 30 L - 45 L |
MPH (8 courses) | INR 37 L - 55 L |
Cost of Living: The estimated 2024-25 (For two semester study) USC housing rate for international students can be checked from the table given below. The living expenses will incl
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The University of Southern California offers 28 MBA programs for the International student. The University has been ranked at #111 globally, #28 in USA and #16 in MBA Courses as per Shiksha's Popularity Ranking. The Ranking as per Bloomberg is given below:
Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
Bloomberg – Best Business School USA | 30 | 20 | -/- |
The admissions for B.A Courses at University of Southern California as a first year student takes place in the Fall Intake. There are three windows available for the Fall Intake-
Early Action (EA) & Early Decision (ED) – Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision – Dec 1, 2026
Final Regular Decision – Jan 10, 202
The University of Southern California offers only one primary intake for MBA Courses per year, which is the Fall Intake starting in July or August. The admission takes place in multiple rounds. International students are advised to apply within Round 1 and Round 2 so, they get sufficient time for th
The most competitive applicants of USC have the following scores (higher than the minimums). Here are the recommended scores -
| Tests | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 111 |
| IELTS | 7 (or higher) |
| Duolingo | 130 |
No USC Merit Scholarship covers the full cost of attendance. The international students who apply by the appropriate deadline are eligible for USC Merit Scholarships. Students are awarded as per the comprehensive, holistic review of students' profile.
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