About PhD Program,
Graduate and professional studies at the University of Southern California prepare students for leadership positions in research, education and professional practice. Students can choose from a wide array of master’s, PhD, dual-degree and graduate certificate programs in our distinguished liberal arts college or 20 professional schools.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Most USC graduate programs require either GRE or GMAT scores. Please review your program’s website for their test score requirements. Make sure to include your test scores as part of your application. Once you submit your application, you will be able to return to it to add additional test scores
You will need to have your official transcripts sent to USC, with any university seals or security features intact. Please note: Unofficial transcripts from university student portals are not acceptable. Please refer to our detailed guidelines.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All students accepted into the PHTS umbrella program, regardless of citizenship, are financially supported throughout their graduate education at USC. Institutional funds are provided for each PHTS student during the first 2 years of their studies. This includes a nationally competitive stipend, all tuition and departmental fees, and health insurance premiums.
At the end of the first year, PHTS students will select a faculty mentor and a track-specific program of PhD study (PSCI, MPTX or CXPT) and will be expected to begin his/her thesis research program in the laboratory of the faculty mentor. Beginning July 1st of year 3, the faculty mentor will be financially responsible for the student’s stipend and fees associated with a Graduate Assistant. During this time and until graduation, the student will be supported from research grants and/or scholarship funds within the chosen laboratory.
Students accepted into USC Mann PhD program are typically provided financial aid including full tuition remission and a stipend to cover living expenses (currently $36,312).
Fellowships, teaching assistantships and research assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis to qualified PhD candidates. Fellows and teaching assistants receive full tuition remission up to 12 units per semester including summer.
Application Requirement,
Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
Recommendation Letters:
GRE/GMAT and Other Tests:
Technical Requirements
Programs with Separate Applications
Official Transcripts
Application Deadline,
Dec 31, 2024
Application Fee,
The application fee is $90 for all graduate programs, except those offered by the Marshall School of Business ($155) and the International Academy’s Pre-Master’s program ($175). We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard and Discover card.
