University of Southern California Reviews & Ratings ,Los Angeles,USA

Tips: The campus is beautiful, the classes are interesting, and the university has some courses that allow you to re-attempt tests where you haven't done your best. You will be required to stay up-to-date with a lot of extensive background reading, which can affect your work-life balance. Otherwise, it is a very open and friendly space to learn. The faculty are easily accessible so you can reach out to them. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the course and country.

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2400
• Prepping time for classes32 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 73650

Tips: Before joining this college, students should be ready to take on coursework as soon as they start. Competition is tough because there is a big batch size. You will need to fight for your place. Make sure to learn how to cook because eating out is going to be expensive. Stop covering everything to the Dollar because you won't be able to survive.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is great because the college is very supportive. There are a lot of sports and advanced facilities. The campus has good food and a good vibe...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1050
• Prepping time for classes15 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 110000

Tips: The neighborhood the university is located in is not the safest, so you will have a tough time adjusting here. It is not the prettiest either and a far cry from the ideas that were fed to you about LA. There are no scholarships offered and getting a job on campus too is very hard given the high demand. There are better locations and universities in the US that would serve better to people who are new to the US.

Likes (Student Life): There are quite a few student clubs and events happening on campus but you need to b...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1550
• Prepping time for classes30 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 112975

Tips: The campus is very friendly and welcoming and the student body is diverse so you'll be sure to fit in. The infrastructure is well made and living in California is great for Indians. If there is something to be cautious about, it is the amount of crime happening around the university.

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 4575
• Prepping time for classes29 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 89075

Tips: Complete assignments on time, make sure to clear all subjects, and join extracurriculars like Table tennis, triathlon club and cycling etc., if you are not into all of this then don't bother coming to USC and save some money. USC is not merely for education but for the holistic development of self if you have missed that in Indian colleges.

Likes (Public transportation): I personally learnt skateboarding and life was so much easier than to walk the whole campus. So skateboarding + public transport I could travel anywhere in t...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000
• Prepping time for classes30 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85000

Tips: I feel that my university is expensive and because of the current job market, the investment was not worth it. Other than that, everything seemed fine. They encourage co-curricular activities. The environment here is very diverse and you can make good friends.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Professors over here are really knowledgeable. They know what they teach. They have office hours and encourage students to be interactive. PhD is something that professors here support. Overall I feel that it's great academically. That woul...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200
• Prepping time for classes25 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 90000

Tips: One should definitely do their due diligence with which course they plan on taking UPAT USC. It is definitely a great leap and transition coming to a new country and it will take some time to get yourself adjusted in the system. Getting habitual of doing everything on your own can also prove to be challenging. With time you will definitely find an on-campus job to support your living expenses and things will improve for the better. The key is to remain patient and stay consistent. USC as a unive...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1425
• Prepping time for classes35 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: As someone who is from Mumbai, moving to LA feels like a huge change. The city is huge but it is difficult to explore without a car. The people here are welcoming, and there are a lot of international students, especially from India. But it is expensive without a scholarship, and USC discontinued the Honours Scholarship programme so it is more difficult to fund your education now.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty at USC is really good. In the courses that I took, the faculty had a thorough understanding of all the t...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200
• Prepping time for classes25 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100025

Tips: Very satisfied with my university, course and country. The first 2 months are the hardest but after that, you settle in and it only gets better. Do not create any opinions based on what seniors say, Experience everything and form your own opinions. Your masters experience depends on how you make it. Do not have preconceived notions.

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1800
• Prepping time for classes30 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: Apply early for a chance at a scholarship. Culture is very open-minded but there are ethnic and religious events happening year-round. Extremely satisfied with my course, nothing to complain about. I am currently specializing in ML maybe a bit more practical courses could have been better.

Likes (Student Life): Great fun, lot of people to network with, strong alumni network. This creates a strong bond between people. I really liked the atmosphere which was present at the place. It is very open minded, people can be ...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1225
• Prepping time for classes30 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100750

Tips: You will have to be mentally strong before coming to the US, as it gets stressful at times. You have to do all things yourself like cooking, on-campus job, studies, finding full time employment. My course in VLSI is very stressful. It is fairly difficult and keeps you on your toes for at least 2 semesters. At the time of writing this review, markets are not that good, so finding a job is getting very difficult and stressful. I wish I had relevant experience before coming here.

Likes (Indian Food): In Los Angeles, t...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 950
• Prepping time for classes40 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 120000

Tips: You can consider joining this college only if you can manage the expenses. Avoid taking a loan, as it is not justified for this university, given that you are responsible for your placements, and there is always the possibility of a recession or layoffs in the country. It is advisable to keep expenses minimal. On-campus jobs are not very common but attainable.

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1325
• Prepping time for classes30 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85225

Tips: The courses are heavy, and the university is quite academically oriented. It is also a very expensive university, so you should take courses that suit you well (these courses are competitive and difficult). It is also an expensive endeavour to live off campus, but there are great student housing and security measures like free Lyft, and security is provided by the university.

Likes (Student Life): There are many on-campus events for students. Other than that, there are hundreds of student-run clubs catering to any ho...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000
• Prepping time for classes30 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: Before joining any college in the US, students should be aware that they will struggle at some point. They will make bad decisions, lose track of time, don't get enough time to cook and might even get bad grades. However, they have to motivate and keep on trying. USC has taught me a lot and groomed my entire personality. This is a continuous learning process and it takes time to reach the goals set.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Most of the Computer Science faculty on campus are exceptionally qualified and willing to help st...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 100
• Prepping time for classes25 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 90000

Tips: There is a culture shock for sure, despite assuming that I know everything cause I saw all the TV shows so couldn't be more wrong. The film course is under the school of cinematic arts, which is known to be quite competitive. The faculty of the film school includes renowned names in the industry, and they train you to keep up with the industry standard.

Likes (Student Life): There are clubs, societies, and networking for everyone if you seek it out. It is centrally located so you have access to various necessities an...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1223
• Prepping time for classes17 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: USC is very expensive. Apart from that, the university boosts a number of labs which provide ample research opportunities. The student population is very diverse. It also has a huge Indian population. Courses are difficult to register for because of the large class size.

Likes (Public transportation): I found public transport non-reliable due to erratic schedule and it is not very safe. The campus shuttle is not very frequent. Most students use personal means to travel to the campus. Hence, it is important that you stay close ...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1170
• Prepping time for classes20 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 129176

Tips: Students should not get intimidated by the fee expenses. They should be willing for hard-core multitasking and should be at their best in time management. If not, they will miss out on some serious opportunities organized by the university for students. Students should be willing to come out of their comfort zone and should actively participate in activities for making the most of this university.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The quality of faculty is 5/5. They make your efforts count in every possible manner. It is very eas...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 904
• Prepping time for classes10 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: Hard work is the key and try to connect with Alumni and get suggestions for subjects. Prepare LeetCode for technical interviews. Talk to the professors before getting enrolled in a subject regarding which you are doubtful, as every course has its own fees and structure.

Likes (Safety): The university has its own team to take care of it. They have free Lyft app for certain areas and cruise availability for students. They have security people in the campus to watch over students' activities during off hours and at...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1194
• Prepping time for classes34 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101667

Tips: Perhaps the biggest cultural shock was the variety of choices in the grocery stores. Plus, by default, most of the food items have added sugar, so I had to make sure to read the fine print to choose the ones that did not. I'm very satisfied with the university and the course. I was funded by a research project for my PhD program. It provided tuition and a stipend of around $2500 per month (it is now increased due to inflation). Also, my advice to the incoming student is to explore the campus, sp...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1800
• Prepping time for classes50 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 13020