The University of Southern California is a private research university located in Los Angeles with more than 48,000 students and over 4,400 full-time faculty across 23 schools and academic units. Founded in 1880, USC conducts research across artificial intelligence, medical sciences, public policy, and educational technology, often in collaboration with industry partners worldwide.
The institution's research activities span pioneering work in artificial intelligence, exploration of medical frontiers, and the creation of knowledge that shapes public policy. USC also develops educational technology and contemporary learning approaches designed to make education more accessible. Faculty maintain active research programmes whilst teaching students alongside leading experts in their fields.
The university's scale and scope position it as a major centre for advanced research and graduate education. Its geographic footprint extends beyond the Los Angeles campus through worldwide industry collaborations, allowing the institution to address complex challenges at both local and global levels.
