University of Southern California
- United States
- Founded 1880
Overview
The University of Southern California is a private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1880Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
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| Main location | Los AngelesSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | usc.edu (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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Scholarships for international students
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People who studied here
- Neil Armstrong (opens in a new tab)American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930–2012)
- George Lucas (opens in a new tab)American filmmaker and philanthropist (born 1944)
- John Wayne (opens in a new tab)American actor (1907–1979)
- Mohamed Morsi (opens in a new tab)president of Egypt from 2012 to 2013
- Diane Keaton (opens in a new tab)American actress and film director (1946–2025)
- Zac Efron (opens in a new tab)American actor and singer (born 1987)
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