Become a Global Citizen

At USC, you will be encouraged to engage with new cultures, explore other countries and gain a deeper understanding of our increasingly interconnected world.

Vibrant Student Population

USC’s vibrant campus culture mirrors the richness of the global community. Here you will make friends among peers who represent 130+ countries, as well as an array of backgrounds, beliefs, passions and professional goals. You will be challenged, both in and out of the classroom, to broaden your worldview and examine key concepts within a global framework. At USC, the classroom has no walls, and education has no boundaries.

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Multifaith Community

Although non-sectarian, USC is home to a vibrant multifaith community of more than 90 student religious groups, representing most of the world’s major denominations, as well as comprising a strong Interfaith Council. Whatever your spiritual affiliation or interest, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at USC can help you observe your faith and learn about others.

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Study Abroad

USC offers a wide range of opportunities to spend a semester or year studying abroad through 130+ programs offered in over 50 cities. Many USC departments incorporate overseas study into their curricula and offer financial aid to those students who wish to expand their education beyond the university campus.

Learn more about student travel abroad

Global Engagement

Engage with the global community, or find on-campus programs for international students, through the USC Global office, which maintains an extensive database of the university’s worldwide partnerships, international programs and research centers.

Learn more about the global database

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International Presence

When you join the Trojan Family, you will join an extensive alumni network that will be there to support you, no matter where you are in the world. USC maintains a global presence through its international offices across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and can help keep you connected to your peers long after graduation through its many international alumni clubs.

Learn more about international alumni clubs

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