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About USC

University of South Carolina at Columbia (USC) — public non-profit university. It is located in Columbia, United States. USC is a member of University of South Carolina System, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2024, it is among top-580. The educational institution is in the top-400 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.

USC carries out research in several scientific areas.

Location
Columbia, United States
Establishment year
1801
Students
37,510
International students
1,876
Female students
55%
Acceptance rate
68%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2024#575
Rating THE
2024#401-500
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USC tuition fees

The academic calendar at USC is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 9,997 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 19,995 USD. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local9,997USD/year
Foreign19,995USD/year
Master
Local9,997USD/year
Foreign19,995USD/year

Additional costs

Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

Room and board
on campus10,962USD/year
off campus11,239USD/year
Other expenses
on campus4,386USD/year
off campus4,386USD/year

Bachelor degree at USC

Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT.

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USC campus

The campus of the educational institution is located in Columbia. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. Not only locals study at USC, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

After graduation, you can stay in United States for another year. You can do this by extending your student visa or applying for a job search visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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