University of Southern California
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- Los Angeles, CA90007 Los Angeles, CA, United States
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The University of Southern California stands as one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology, and international trade, USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and provides extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. When USC first opened its doors to 53 students and 10 teachers in 1880, the “city” still lacked paved streets, electric lights, telephones and a reliable fire alarm system. Today, USC is home to more than 33,000 students and nearly 3,200 full-time faculty, and is situated in the heart of one of the biggest metropolises in the world.