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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The Viterbi School

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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

y/la-fi-tn-usc-ucla-caltech-nsf-i-corps-

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

• 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

Application Tips

Fall PhD Deadline: December 15thFall MS Deadline: January 15th

USC ID number takes

approx. 48 hours to

be issued after

submission of online

application – please

plan accordingly.

Submit the application

and all required

materials as early as

possible including your

unique 10 digit

Application ID number

in all your

correspondence (email

and hard copy).

Enter your name,

address and passport

information EXACTLY as

it should appear on

your visa application;

incorrect information

will delay the issuance

of your I-20 and

student visa.

Your application

status will be updated

on the online

application system.

You will be notified if

additional documents

are required.

Application Tips - GPA

Provide your GPA in the

grading/point system that is

used by your institution.

Application Tips –Test Scores

Ensure that your official

score reports are sent directly

to USC.

If you do not yet have your

scores, you can leave this section

blank and we will refer to your

official score reports. Do not let

this section delay your submission

of the application.

Tuition and Funding

Tuition & Funding• $1,774 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

• 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

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

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

Internship OpportunitiesCPT

Curricular Practical Training

• SEVIS legislation applies

• Allowed after two full semesters in

F-1 status

• Full-time work allowed in summer

and final semester for degree

• Must be degree related

OPT

Optional Practical Training

• Post Graduation

• SEVIS legislation applies

• Up to 12 months

• Can be full-time

• May be outside LA

Summer InternshipsA partial list of where some of our international students interned

last summer

20th Century Fox

AMD

Amazon

Amgen Inc.

Apple

Bose

Broadcom

Cisco

Citrix Systems

Disney

Dreamworks

Dun & Bradstreet

Ericsson

Google

Hewlett-Packard

Intel

MathWorks

Medtronic

Motorola

NVIDIA

Orbit Industries

Panasonic

Qualcomm

Samsung

SanDisk

Siemens

Sony

Symantec

Tenacore

Tesla Motors

Vmware

Xilinx

Yahoo!

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)

Continued

Q: Are on-campus jobs available?

There are many campus jobs available and there is no required waiting period

for International students. Students may work a maximum of half-time (20

hours per week). Income from on campus jobs should be considered a

supplement, not as a way to finance your degree.

Q: Is the university safe?

USC is located in a major metropolitan city. While no city is immune to

crime, the university considers safety of its students its first priority and has

many measures in place to educate students about best practices.

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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