Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Southern California. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, design & creative studies | 68 | $75,384 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 54 | $75,384 | See → |
| Business & management | 51 | $75,384 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 41 | $75,384 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 40 | $75,384 | See → |
| Social sciences | 40 | $75,384 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 38 | $75,384 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 34 | $75,384 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 30 | $75,384 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 29 | $75,384 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 20 | $75,384 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 15 | $75,384 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 15 | $75,384 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $75,384 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 5 | $75,384 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 2 | $75,384 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 courses mention scholarships. 34 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Southern California
The job market for the University of Southern California's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Southern California cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $75,384 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $75,384, arts, design & creative studies $75,384.
How is the University of Southern California ranked?
The University of Southern California is ranked #146 by QS (2026), #73 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #68 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Communication & Media Studies (#7) and Anatomy & Physiology (#28).
What IELTS score does the University of Southern California need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (39 of the 43 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Southern California offer?
482 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are arts, design & creative studies (68), engineering & technology (54) and business & management (51).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Southern California's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.