Internationally recognized for its academics and cutting-edge research, the University of Southern California is home to more than 40,000 students from more than 150 countries with 375,000+ alumni worldwide. Located in the creative capital of the world, known for innovation and international trade, USC is among a small number of institutions on which the world 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.