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University of Southern California
Overview
University of Southern California / Department of Computer Science is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Intelligent robotics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Software engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Game development | |
| Master of Science (MS) | High performance computing and simulations | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Computer science | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Computer security | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Human language technology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Computer science | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Computer networks | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Multimedia and creative technologies |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 332 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 32 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,379
Applied
708
Accepted
319
Enrolled
Applying
85
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 15th | September 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
1,012
Total Graduate Students
29%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
70%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| White or Caucasian | 10% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 5.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 0.59% |
| Unknown | 1.28% |
Gender
Male (82%)
Female (17%)
Faculty
84
Total faculty
Full-time - 28
Part-time - 56
Male (74)
Female (10)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Databases, computer graphics and computer vision, software engineering, networks and security, robotics, multimedia and virtual reality |
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| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 11,836,451 |
Location & Contact
Address
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States