Established in the year 1801, the University of South Carolina (abbreviated as USC) is a public research-centric university in Columbia. Set up as South Carolina College, the institution officially began imparting education in 1805. Back then, the institution had just one building (now known as Rutledge College) housing an administrative office, academic spaces, residence hall and a chapel. It was in 1865 that the General Assembly granted it the university status and it got its current name. With sports affiliation from National Collegiate Athletic Association, 19 varsity teams of USC participate in the South-eastern Conference as Gamecocks.
USC has a beautiful 359-acre main campus in downtown Columbia and consists of state-of-the-art academic and administrative buildings, athletic facilities, university residences, dining points, parking areas, green spaces and pathways. Besides this, USC operates seven satellite campuses at different locations: Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter, Union, Aiken, Beaufort and Upstate. Each of the campuses features excellent academic facilities such as modern classrooms, high-tech laboratories and lecture halls, to facilitate enhanced learning and research. The university libraries are the main source of information for learning, teaching and research. All the printed and digital resources are accessible by both students and the faculty. Other than this, the university provides free Wi-Fi and transportation services to the students. The student-run newspaper publication titled ‘The Daily Gamecock’, was founded in 1908 and is published during the spring semesters.
USC has nine colleges and six schools that offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as a range of professional courses. The students can pursue programmes in arts, sciences, business, medicine, engineering, computing, law, nursing, music, information and communications, pharmacy, public health, social work, sports management, hospitality and education. The university facilitates research focused in areas like environment and sustainability, energy, advanced materials and health sciences. At present, the university has about 52,633 students from all 50 states and over 100 countries of the world. The total enrolment on Columbia campus alone is 35,364 students, out of which 25,237 are undergraduates and 8,487 postgraduates. The university has about 2,325 faculty members on the roll, 1,662 being on the main campus.
The university has a comprehensive list of alumni, which includes some notable names like Larry Kellner (Continental Airlines’ CEO), Rita Cosby (Emmy Award Winner), Richard Riley (Former Governor of South Carolina), Joe Wilson (US Representative), Henry McMaster (Present Governor of South Carolina), John B. Floyd (Governor of Virginia), Alex Molinaroli (CEO of Johnson Controls), Amanda Baker (Renowned actress), Mel Byars (Author and Journalist), Harry Dent (Economist), Ainsley Earhardt (Anchor for Fox News Weekend TV Program) and Amos Lee (Famous singer and songwriter).
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 305, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Masters of International Business
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 13.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
One-Year MBA
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Engineering Management
- Duration - 24 Months
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 288, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 305, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 301, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 308, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
International MBA
- Duration - 22 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 24.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Aerospace Engineering
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 305, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : 500, GRE : 300
- Fees - INR 22.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Tourism Management
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 77
- Fees - INR 24.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MEM - 1 Course | GRE - 288 & Above IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| MBA - 2 Courses | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 7 & Above |
| MIM - 4 Courses | GRE - 300 & Above IELTS - 6-7 TOEFL - 77-100 |
| MS - 16 Courses | GRE - 300-308 IELTS - 6.5-7 TOEFL - 77-100 |
| BBA - 7 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 77 & Above PTE - 53 & Above |
| BSc - 7 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 77 & Above PTE - 53 & Above |
| MEng - 1 Course | GRE - 305 & Above IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| BHM - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 77 & Above PTE - 53 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 10 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 77 & Above PTE - 53 & Above |
| Other Courses - 10 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 77 & Above PTE - 53 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Needed for few courses CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 50 - 100 |
| Type of deadline | Depends on course |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 1ˢᵗ May 2020 - 28ᵗʰ Feb 2021 Spring - 1ˢᵗ Oct 2020 - 15ᵗʰ Jul 2021 Summer - 1ˢᵗ Nov 2020 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MEM - 1 Course | 2 Years | INR 21.8L USD 29,760 |
| MBA - 2 Courses | 12 - 22 Months | INR 21.6L - 24.1L USD 29,520 - 32,936 |
| MIM - 4 Courses | 0.8 - 2 Years | INR 13.4L - 22.7L USD 18,360 - 30,930 |
| MS - 16 Courses | 12 - 24 Months | INR 21.8L - 27L USD 29,760 - 36,834 |
| BBA - 7 Courses | 4 Years | INR 24.6L - 24.7L USD 33,528 - 33,736 |
| BSc - 7 Courses | 4 Years | INR 24.6L - 25.3L USD 33,528 - 34,568 |
| MEng - 1 Course | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 21.8L USD 29,760 |
| BHM - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 24.6L - 24.7L USD 33,528 - 33,736 |
| BE/Btech - 10 Courses | 4 Years | INR 24.6L - 25L USD 33,528 - 34,152 |
| Other Courses - 10 Courses | 4 Years | INR 24.6L - 25L USD 33,528 - 34,152 |
Coming soon...
