The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.
As of 2013, USC enrolls 18,316 students in its four-year undergraduate program. USC is also home to 21,642 graduate and professional students in a number of different programs, including business, law, social work, and medicine. The university has a "very high" level of research activity and received $535 million in sponsored research from 2011 to 2012.
Research
The University of Southern California is one of a small number of premier research institutions on which our country depends for a steady stream of new knowledge, art and technology. USC has more than $600 million in annual research expenditures, and has ranked among the top 10 private universities in federally supported research activity.
Office of Research
The Office of Research is implementing the University of Southern California’s strategic plan by building interdisciplinary research collaborations that address societal needs and by increasing the impact and prominence of our research. The office invests in research initiatives, promotes our research among sponsors, and provides services that ensure that USC achieves the highest ethical standards in its research.
The office is the university point of contact for these issues:
