The University of Southern California is a private research university founded in 1880, located in Los Angeles with a global reach through research collaborations. The institution serves more than 48,000 students and employs over 4,400 full-time faculty across 23 schools and academic units.
USC conducts research across multiple domains, including artificial intelligence, medical and biomedical sciences, public policy, and educational technology. The university positions itself as one of the world's leading research institutions, engaging in collaborative industry-facing research with partners worldwide. Faculty and students work together on research initiatives spanning these technical domains.
The institution operates 23 schools and academic units supporting its teaching and research missions. Its commitment extends to advancing education through contemporary learning approaches and cutting-edge learning technology, alongside its research endeavours in fields addressing complex global challenges.