applying for graduate engineering programs at usc
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University of Southern California Graduate Engineering Programs
GET TO KNOW US
• University of Southern California
• Viterbi School of Engineering
• Master’s Programs
• Doctoral Programs
• Tuition & Funding
• Q&A
University of Southern California
• Oldest Private University in Western U.S.
• Diverse Student Population
• 18 Professional Schools
• Located in Los Angeles
• 365,000+ Alumni worldwide
USC
Los Angeles, California
Viterbi School of Engineering
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The Viterbi School
Academic >>
Departments
1905 >>USC Engineering began in
60Master’s Programs13Ph.D. Programs
Today: 2,400 Undergrad
4,800 Graduate
TopGraduate
Engineering Program (US News)
180 Tenure Faculty
Research Centers & Leader in funded research45
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Student Innovation Institute•
Viterbi Startup Garage•
Entrepreneurship Competition•
National Science Foundation Grant: Innovation Corps initiative with UCLAand CalTech
http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-usc-ucla-caltech-nsf-i-corps-20140826-story.html
Innovation
World’s first all-in-one 3D printerAI Robotics – ZEUSViterbi Startup Garage 2013zeus.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
• Data Informatics
• 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, résumé
Deadlines: September 15 // January 15**Scholarship deadlines – August 31 & December 15
• 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
Deadline: December 15
Tuition and Funding
Typical MS Program (9 courses)Semester Tuition Fees Year 1 TotalFall (2 courses) $10,644 $473 $11,117Spring (3 courses)
$15,966 $418 $16,384
All amounts are based on 2015-2016 values. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
APPROXIMATE TOTAL PROGRAM COST (2 YEARS): $49,625*
* 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 TotalFall (3 courses) $15,966 $418 $16,384Spring (1 course) $5,322 $418 $5,740
• Required by December 15 for funding consideration for Fall 2017 semester:– Online Application– Transcripts– All other materials required by January 15
for admission review
• Merit based partial scholarships specifically for U.S. citizens and international students
Scholarships
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: 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.
FAQ ContinuedQ: If not admitted to the PhD, 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: Can I apply for more than one program?
You may apply for up to 3 graduate programs within the Viterbi School of Engineering with one application fee of $90. Please see the link below for instructions under “Can I apply for more than one program?”https://gapp.usc.edu/faq/application
Next Steps – M.S.
• Explore MS Programs at viterbi.usc.edu/msdegrees
• Visitation Days – Fall 2016– Preview Day – Friday, November 11– Meet with advisors, current students and faculty– Limited number of travel stipends for eligible students
Next Steps – Ph.D.
• Explore PhD Programs at viterbi.usc.edu/phd
• SURE – Summer Undergraduate Research Experience – viterbi.usc.edu/sure– All expenses paid, monthly stipend– Valuable research experience with USC faculty
• REACH – PhD preview (April 2017)– viterbi.usc.edu/reach– Travel expenses paid– Workshop activities to prep for Ph.D. application
Benefits:• Participate in cutting-edge research• $4500 stipend, housing and round-trip
travel to L.A.• Receive an application fee waiver
Application Requirements:• Sophomore (2nd) or Junior (3rd) year
student• U.S. citizen/permanent resident OR
Canadian citizen• Strong academic background• Statement of Purpose and 2 Letters of
Recommendation
viterbi.usc.edu/sureSURE 2016 (REU)
Dates and Deadlines
• Program dates: June 13 – August 5, 2016
• Deadline to apply: February 3, 2016
• Notification by March
• Deadline for 2017 will be similar timeframe
viterbi.usc.edu/sureSURE 2016 (REU)
Assistant DeanGraduate and Professional ProgramsUSC Viterbi School of Engineering [email protected]
Camillia Lee