• An undergraduate degree in engineering, math or hard science from a regionally-accredited university.
• Satisfactory cumulative undergraduate GPA (grade point average)
• Satisfactory GRE test scores. All scores must be officially reported to the university directly by ETS.(optional-see below)
• Satisfactory performance in previous coursework related to the intended major.

Transcripts: Upload Electronic Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. A mailed hard copy or official e-transcript is not required for admission to our programs.

• Submit an electronic copy of official transcripts (.pdf recommended) and other degree related documents through the online graduate application (International applicants, visit USC Graduate Admission’s Country Requirements page for details on required documents)
• • Unofficial transcripts from university student portals are not acceptable
  • If the transcript includes a separate grading scale, make sure it is also uploaded
  • For upload purposes, all transcript related documents for a single school must be submitted as one document
• If you are admitted, you will be given specific instructions on submitting your hard copy transcripts

GRE General Test: (Update as of September 28, 2020) Due to challenges that applicants may face in taking the GRE exam, the GRE requirement has been temporarily suspended and will not be required for Summer and Fall 2021 applications to our graduate programs. However, if you are able to take a GRE exam or have taken the exam within the past 5 years, you may include your GRE scores in your application. Official scores must be reported from ETS directly to USC using ETS school code 4852.

If you are not able to schedule a GRE exam, please include in your admission application any additional evidence of your quantitative skills, such as mathematics or other relevant courses completed during your academic studies.

Resume/CV (Required)

Statement of Purpose (Required): The statement of purpose should succinctly describe your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.

Letters of Recommendation (2 Required): Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study.

English Language Proficiency: In addition to the general admission criteria listed above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination to be considered a candidate for admission. There is no minimum TOEFL or IELTS score required for admission to the Viterbi School. For possible exemption from additional language requirements, you must achieve an Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, with no less than 20 on each section or an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score. For more details on English Proficiency Criteria for the University of Southern California, please visit USC Graduate Admission – Proficiency in English.

The following is an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition.

TUITION

STUDENT FEES

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• For courses within this program that may be online, please visit the USC Schedule of Classes (courses will have a DEN@Viterbi section)
• For a full list of the 40+ engineering graduate programs available online, please visit Online DEN@Viterbi Offerings