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USC Global — A Unique International Leader
Encounter different perspectives. Experience new cultures.
Collaborate with influential scholars and professionals around the world.
Global Engagement
From distinctive collaborations with peer institutions to unique experiential learning and online education opportunities, USC is at the forefront of international engagement that promotes scholarship and partnership globally.
Global Presence
Headquartered in one of the world’s most diverse cities, USC maintains offices and partnerships that reach into — and benefit — nearly every nation and continent.
Student Travel Abroad
USC fosters international engagement, global knowledge and cultural competencies by enabling students of every discipline to take part in a wide range of overseas programs.
Recognized worldwide for its academics and cutting-edge research, USC is home to 47,000 students from 150 countries with more than 480,000 alumni globally. Located in the world’s creative capital — known for innovation and international trade — USC is among a small number of institutions on which the globe depends for a steady stream of new knowledge. At USC, you will encounter different perspectives, experience new cultures, and collaborate with influential scholars and professionals who are making a meaningful impact in countless fields.
USC Global Database
Use our interactive map and search tool to discover international and educational opportunities by country or USC program — and learn more about how USC prepares students to thrive in the global marketplace by emphasizing research, study abroad and service learning opportunities that span the globe.
Featured News and Events
Representatives from Grupo Educativo Tecnológico de Monterrey met with leaders across USC to learn about the university’s AI innovation and explore possibilities for future research collaboration.
Researchers at the USC Dornsife turned the world into a laboratory, pursuing questions on a range of topics, from ancient civilizations and human behavior to climate change, quantum physics and the inner workings of our planet.
“It is a really exciting time for robotics. There are a lot of unknowns, a lot of room for improvement and a lot of room for impact,” says Yusuf Umut Ciftci.
Graduates from Colombia, Mexico and Peru share how USC’s international community and hands-on opportunities prepared them to advance research and businesses, influence public policy and lead across industries.