The Graduate SchoolAt a Glance
The University of South Carolina Graduate School is the academic home to more than 6,000 students within more than 230 graduate degree programs, many of which rank among the nation’s best.
In addition to the university’s notable academic value and lively, affordable living, The Graduate School provides professional development opportunities that prepare graduates for successful careers and nurture the development of future leaders who will make meaningful contributions to their fields and communities.
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Doctoral student gains systems engineering perspective through Scout Motors partnership
This past fall, Scout Motor’s chief technology officer Burkhard Huhnke was the lead instructor for Applied Systems Engineering for Complex Systems, a class offered through the Molinaroli College’s new industrial engineering program. Ph.D. student Austin Harper shares how the course taught him about sophisticated technology and design processes, including those Scout will use at the new plant.
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Once banned from school, education graduate reflects on completing her Ph.D.
This spring, doctoral graduate Zo Sediqi will walk across the stage to receive her diploma from USC’s College of Education. As a woman born and raised in Afghanistan in the 1990s, the moment carries special significance: Sediqi is one of only a handful of Afghan women anywhere in the world to earn a Ph.D.
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US News rankings: Nursing graduate program surges into top 20, business remains top public international MBA in the country
The University of South Carolina has numerous graduate programs ranked inside the top 20 nationally, including the College of Nursing and the Darla Moore School of Business's international MBA program.
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History doctoral student Kay Andrea documents the untold stories of women in motorcycling
When she’s not riding her Harley, Karan “Kay” Andrea explores the role women have played in motorcycle culture. The first-year Ph.D. student has also built a community where female motorcyclists can connect and develop confidence.
Services for Grad Students
Access centralized opportunities and experiences that are solely for graduate students at South Carolina. Tap into fellowships, professional development, career resources, workshops and more through the Graduate Student Resources Hub.
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