University of Southern California World Ranking - US News

The University of Southern California is a private research university established in 1880 with its Main Campus in the city zone of Los Angeles. University of Southern California is the oldest private research university in California. While the Main Campus can be found in the focal point of Los Angeles, the three teaching hospitals and Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy are gathered together on a different Health Sciences grounds toward the north east.

 The University of Southern California is a global center for arts, technology and international business. It is home to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 21 exceptional academic schools and units. USC’s Health Sciences campus houses renowned specialized care and research in cancer, stem cell and regenerative medicine, orthopedics and sports medicine. The university is the largest private sector employer in the city of Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region.