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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|---|---|
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