University of Southern California Graduate Engineering Programs

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• University of Southern California

• Viterbi School of Engineering

• Master’s Programs

• Doctoral Programs

• Tuition & Funding

• Internships & Careers

• Q&A

University of Southern California

• Oldest Private University in Western U.S.

• Diverse Student Population

• 18 Professional Schools

• Located in Los Angeles

• 375,000+ Alumni worldwide

USC

Los Angeles, California

Viterbi School of Engineering

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Today: 2,600 Undergrad

5,200 Graduate

Top ranked Graduate Engineering

School *U.S. News & World Report45

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• Student Innovation Institute: vsi2.usc.edu

• Viterbi Startup Garage: vsi2.usc.edu/startupgarage

• Entrepreneurship Competition: maseeh.usc.edu

• National Science Foundation Grant: Innovation Corps initiative with UCLA

and CalTechhttp://www.latimes.com/business/technolog

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20140826-story.html

Innovation

World’s first all-in-one 3D printer

AI Robotics – ZEUS

Viterbi Startup Garage 2013

zeus.aiorobotics.com

Academic Departments

• Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering

• Astronautical Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering & Materials Science

• Civil & Environmental Engineering

• Computer Science

• Electrical Engineering

• Industrial & Systems Engineering

Departments

• Petroleum Engineering

• Cyber Security Engineering

• Informatics

– New Programs: Data, Spatial, Communications

• Financial Engineering

• Green Technologies

• Systems Architecting and Engineering

Niche Programs

• Averages of all applicants for

Fall 2015

• Applicants from over 110

countries

• Fall 2015 had the highest

number of MS applicants in

the school’s history

Snapshot

• Enhance your expertise in a specific discipline

• Apply your education to working in industry

• Master’s program generally takes 1.5-2 years to complete (Typically 27 units)

• Course-based program (lecture, discussion, lab)

• Thesis option

Master’s Program

Master’s Application

• BS Degree in engineering, math, science

• Online Application

• GRE – less than 5 years old

• Official Transcripts

• TOEFL/IELTS

• Supplemental Materials – SOP, LORs, resume

Spring 2017 Deadline: September 15

Fall 2017 Deadline: January 15

• Required by December 15 for funding consideration for Fall 2017 semester:– Online Application

– Transcripts

– All other materials required by January 15for admission review

• Merit based partial scholarships – Dean’s Office scholarships

– Increase in Alumni and donor-funded scholarships

Scholarships

• Strong interest in research

• PhD program generally takes 5 years

to complete

• USC aims to fully fund PhD students

• Admission decisions made by Faculty

Committee

Doctoral (PhD) Program

PhD Application

• BS Degree in engineering, math, science

• Online Application

• GRE – less than 5 years old

• Transcripts

• TOEFL/IELTS

• Letters of Recommendation and SOP

• Demonstrated research ability and experience

Fall 2017 Application Deadline: December 15

Tuition and Funding

Tuition & Funding• $1,845 per unit

– Typical class is 3 units

– Most programs require 9 classes (27 units)

• Mandatory fees are approx $900 per year

• Health Insurance is $1,712 per year

• Funding for MS: Dean’s Master’s Fellowship

• Funding for PhD: TA, RA, Fellowships, Grants

Typical MS Program (27 Units)

Semester Tuition Fees Year 1 Total

Fall (6 units) $11,070 $455 $11,525

Spring (9 units) $16,605 $400 $17,005

All amounts are based on 2016-2017 values. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

APPROXIMATE TOTAL PROGRAM COST (2 YEARS): $51,470*

* For students opting to get their health insurance through USC, the 2015-

2016 cost is an additional $610 in the Fall and $1,102 in the Spring/Summer.

Semester Tuition Fees Year 1 Total

Fall (9 units) $16,605 $400 $17,005

Spring (3 units) $5,535 $400 $5,935

Engineering Grad Schools Tuition

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Out-of-state Annual Tuition

Comparison of Engineering Graduate Schools tuition for international students and out-of-state residents (U.S. News & World Report, 2016)

Internships and Careers

viterbi.careers@usc.edu

Career ServicesEvents

• Viterbi Career Fair

• Career Conference

• Industry networking events

• Various information sessions

Resources and Workshops

• Resume advising

• CT and OPT training

• Interview strategies

• Job searching

• Networking tips and salary resources

Where are Viterbi Alumni working?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are my chances of being admitted?

We cannot evaluate your credentials or admissibility until you have submitted

an application. USC does a comprehensive review of all applications.

Formulas and minimum test score requirements are not used to determine

admissibility. In general, successful applicants have demonstrated outstanding

quantitative ability and proven success in previous academic endeavors,

particularly prerequisite coursework relevant to their intended major.

Q: Are TAs and RAs available for Master’s Students?

TA and RA opportunities are generally reserved for doctoral students, but

there are many on-campus jobs for which Master’s students can apply, such as

bookstore, computer lab, or administrative work.

ContinuedQ: If not admitted to the PhD program, will I automatically be

considered for an MS program?

No, but you can apply to both programs with one application fee and with one

set of supplemental materials.

Q: Is university housing available?

Most graduate students live off campus in shared apartments or houses.

University housing is increasing its graduate housing off campus. Rent for a

two bedroom apartment near USC can be around $1,400+ per month (more

economical if you share)

Next Steps

• Explore PhD Programs at viterbi.usc.edu/phd

• Explore MS Programs at viterbi.usc.edu/msdegrees

• Current student blog at viterbipulse.usc.edu

• Skype with a Viterbi Graduate Ambassador at gapp.usc.edu/about/campus/visit

• Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page at gapp.usc.edu/FAQ

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Laura HartmanGraduate & Professional Programs

USC Viterbi School of Engineering

lhartman@usc.edu

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