Based on 6 student reviews
Erasmus & Exchange at University of Southern California
6 exchange students went to University of Southern California in Los Angeles and rated the experience 7.8/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.
How students rate USC
Average scores from the 6 students who reviewed their exchange at University of Southern California.
- Overall experience7.8/10
- University life4.7/10
- Social life4.7/10
- Housing4/10
- Travel4.5/10
Classes & academics at USC
In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at USC:
“Don’t get the full pension meal plan but get the basic one( more than enough) don’t be scared to join a frat. Clubs are difficult to join for exchange but possible tho. Don’t stay in Los Angeles but travel ( Las Vegas, Yosemite park, Orange County,…) Would definitely do it again.”
“Campus is very nice and big. All administrative things are quite simple apart from the vaccinations which are a pain and uneccessary.”
Courses students took
- Global Strategy
- Listening and caring. Love exchange students
- Mastering decision making
- Negotiation & Persuasion
- Power politics and influence
- Prof very good
Where exchange students at USC live
How the 6 students who went to USC lived during their exchange:
- Student residence83%
5 students
- Private apartment17%
1 students
Living in Los Angeles
Your exchange at USC happens in Los Angeles — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.
Student reviews of USC
Written by exchange students who went to USC.
- Celian10/10
Fall 2025
Don’t get the full pension meal plan but get the basic one( more than enough) don’t be scared to join a frat. Clubs are difficult to join for exchange but possible tho. Don’t stay in Los Angeles but travel ( Las Vegas, Yosemite park, Orange County,…) Would definitely do it again.
- Alvaro9/10
Fall 2024
Campus is very nice and big. All administrative things are quite simple apart from the vaccinations which are a pain and uneccessary.
- Marina5/10
Spring 2025
Unsafe campus area, easy registration and loads of course offerings, bad housing situation, I wouldn’t pick the same uni
- Isabel8/10
Fall 2025
Campus was so big and cool it has everything you need. I would pick it again 100%
- Lucia5/10
Spring 2025
Yes it's cool! I didnt love LA but the uni is amazing.
Questions about exchange at USC
- Is University of Southern California good for exchange students?
- The 6 exchange students who reviewed University of Southern California on Studcasa rated their experience 7.8/10 overall, with university life at 4.7/10. Their reviews cover 2024 to 2025.
- Where do exchange students at USC live?
- The most common choice among the 6 students who answered was Student residence (83%). The Los Angeles housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
- How do I meet other exchange students going to University of Southern California?
- Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Los Angeles: find the city, join the group, and you already know people before you land. Browsing is free and needs no signup.
Where this data comes from
Every number and quote on this page comes from the 6 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at University of Southern California, between 2024 and 2025. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.
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