Apply to the University of Southern California

Open for undergraduate programs, Graduate Programs, and Post Graduate Programs.

What is Expected of an Undergraduate International Applicant

  • Provide official copies of academic records from all secondary or senior secondary schools, pre-university programs, and colleges and universities attended.
  • Send external examination results and/or predicted results, e.g., GCSE/IGCSE results as well as predicted IB or A-Level results, Indian board examination results, Australian ATAR, etc.; AND
  • Affirm that your application and all presented work is your own, factually true, and honestly presented.
Apply through the Common application

Standardized Test Scores for Undergraduate Applicants

  • First-year applicants to the 2023-24 academic year are not required to send SAT or ACT scores to apply.
International Applicant Financial Considerations
  • Need-based financial aid for international applicants.
USC does not offer need-based financial aid for international applicants.
  • USC Merit Scholarships Eligibility for Internation applicants
All international applicants who submit an application by the appropriate deadline are eligible for USC Merit Scholarships

What is Expected of a Graduate International Applicant

Required Documents (Before you apply)
  • GRE/GMAT and Other Tests (Optional depending on your preferred program).
  • Resumé/Curriculum Vitae.
  • Recommendation Letters
Ready to Apply
  • Complete Online Application
  • Pay your Application Fees of $90, except those offered by the Marshall School of Business ($155) and the International Academy’s Pre-Master’s program ($175).
  • Provide Program Materials
After you Apply 
  • Submit your Official Transcripts
  • Submit Official English Language Test Scores
  • Submit Your Official Test Scores
  • Submit Your Financial Document(s) and Passport Copies
  • Track your Application Status
  • View your Decision

Deadlines: Application deadlines vary by program, be sure to confirm your intended program’s deadline to ensure that you apply on time.

APPLY NOW: https://www.marshall.usc.edu/programs/applying-to-usc-marshall