Artificial Intelligence (BS) at University of Southern California

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence is an interdisciplinary programme spanning the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science, the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, designed to provide both an academic and professional orientation.

Faculty: USC Viterbi School of Engineering | Duration: 128 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

General admission requirements are the same as those of the university and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (university/college-level, not programme-specific).

USD 75,384 a year (2026-27). Estimated undergraduate tuition for two semesters (12-18 units per semester), the USC rate for full-time undergraduates; excludes fees ($1,952), housing, food, books and the $450 new student fee. The same tuition applies to in-state and out-of-state resid Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; applicants can apply Early Decision (binding), Early Action or Regular Decision.

First-year deadlines for 2027 entry: Early Decision (most majors) November 1; Early Action (most majors) November 1; Regular Decision for performing arts majors (Dance, Dramatic Arts, Thornton Music) December 1; Regular Decision for most majors January 10. Early Decision applicants are notified by mid-December, Early Action in late January and Regular Decision by April 1.

Applications are made through the Common Application; the undergraduate application fee is $85 for all applicants, with fee waivers available except to international students. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test-optional); USC school code is SAT 4852 and ACT 0470.

Transfer applications for 2027-28: December 1, 2026 for selected programmes and February 15, 2027 for all other majors; SAT/ACT scores are not required for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.usc.edu/

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