INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Expand your global horizons
Gain firsthand experience with current engineering globalization issues.
Participate in an exchange program for an excellent opportunity for you to learn from peers and faculty in other countries.
Fall Semester Exchange
Spring Semester Exchange
USC application available
December 1
August 1
USC application due
February 28
September 10
Decisions from USC
Mid- March
Early to mid-September
Applications to partner schools due
Mid- to late March
Mid- to late September
Decisions from partner schools
NUS: Mid-June
HKUST: Mid-April
NUS: Mid-November
HKUST: Mid-October
Benefits of Exchange Programs
- Study at top universities around the world
- A full semester living & studying abroad
- Pursue academic work that compliments your major
- Gain a deeper understanding of a new culture
- Become fully-integrated into the culture and lifestyle of the host institution
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in this undergraduate program, you must:
2.8
GPA
Viterbi
Student in
Good
Academic
Standing
Completed
at least
2+
Semesters at
USC
Academic
Integrity
Violations
Not sure if you qualify?
*Viterbi students are not eligible to apply to study abroad for their last semester
The program is based on an even exchange of students between USC and the partner school, therefore openings to all sites are contingent upon the partner school sending students to USC. Some sites may not be available during certain semesters.
Recommendations
Recommenders will be sent an email after students have completed their application.
Completed recommendation forms are due no later than one day after the application deadline.
Your recommender will receive an email with directions on submitting a recommendation electronically. Be certain to confirm that they will serve as your recommender before submitting their contact information.
Tips on Answering Application Questions
Keep in mind that we are looking for students with a clearly demonstrated interest in studying abroad.
Keep your answers concise.
Write your answers in advance and then copy/paste them into the application.
Important Note: This program is dependent on USC, Viterbi and partner university guidelines. The Viterbi School of Engineering and the University of Southern California both reserve the right to postpone or cancel this program at any time.
Welcome international exchange students! Please follow the links below for important information regarding your studies at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
About USC
USC is one of the leading private research universities in the U.S. and the world. 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 offers 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. Our alumni are the leaders of industry and commerce, pioneers in engineering and medicine, and producers of fine art, great music, and many of the most popular films ever produced.
About the Viterbi School of Engineering
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is comprised of eight academic departments and several programs serving approximately 3000 undergraduate and 4200 graduate students. Viterbi students enjoy state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms, and live Internet broadcast systems. Of its 185 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 37 are members of the National Academy of Engineering and many have won National Science Foundation CAREER Grants.
The school’s unique undergraduate and graduate programs lead to the bachelor of science, master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in engineering; extend the frontiers of engineering knowledge; stimulate and encourage in students qualities of scholarship, leadership, and character; serve the city, the state, the nation and the world by providing for the continuing education of engineers; and offer professional engineering leadership training toward the solution of community, regional, national and global problems.
Published on September 14th, 2020
Last updated on December 15th, 2022