Viterbi International Programs

Discover opportunities to travel and learn across the globe

The University of Southern California and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering offer numerous opportunities to explore the world through immersive study abroad programs. Whether students want to go abroad for a few days or a few months, our advisors can offer guidance to help determine which programs best meet their needs and goals. Through engineering-specific, service-learning, and interdisciplinary programs, Viterbi students can take advantage of a diverse range of international opportunities to help expand their worldview as future leaders in engineering.

Fall 2022 Viterbi Study Abroad Information Session Recording

Short Term Programs

WRIT 340 Spring Break Abroad Program: Berlin, Germany

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Viterbi Fall Lead

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Viterbi Maymester

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International Exchange Programs

National University of Singapore (NUS)

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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

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Incoming Students

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Viterbi Research Overseas

Tsinghua Summer Research Program

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are numerous benefits to going abroad, both academic and personal. On an academic level, you will become a more well-rounded student by taking courses not offered on campus, or those similar to on-campus courses with a different academic context. You can also develop new intellectual pursuits, improve both your foreign language and English communication skills, or begin a new language. You will become more self-reliant and resourceful, make new friends, learn about your heritage or gain new perspectives on your identity, and delve into local arts, culture, cuisine, and sports. You will also make your resume more attractive to future employers because you will improve your interpersonal skills, and you can even gain international internship or volunteer experience.

All students going abroad must have a passport, which should be valid for at least six months beyond the last day of their program. Before departing the US, you will also need to obtain a student visa from your host country’s consulate. Visa procedures are different for each country, and processing times can take as little as one day or as long as three months. Note that most consulates keep your passport while processing your visa, so you will not be able to travel outside of the US during that time. International students should keep in mind that visa procedures may differ from those of their US-citizen counterparts. Once you have decided on a destination, look at the country’s consular website and familiarize yourself with student visa requirements.

For more information about visa requirements, you may also check in with the Office of International Services.

Published on September 14th, 2020

Last updated on December 5th, 2022