Graduate Education
Take your education further at the University of South Carolina. Research, study or teach at South Carolina’s — and one of the nation’s — leading research institutions.
The University of South Carolina is a top-tier research institution that supports more than 230 graduate programs. Our more than 6,400 graduate students receive outstanding training in their disciplines from world-class faculty to become accomplished scholars and industry leaders.
With consistently top-ranked programs in the nation and the Carnegie Foundation’s designation as a very high research activity institution, you’ll join an engaged community of scholars. Our faculty research continues to expand, recently reaching $309 million in sponsored awards in FY24. And graduate students consistently win top national fellowships and millions of dollars in awards.
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Follow Your Passion
Research with world-renowned faculty members, who lead the state in faculty research productivity, according to The National Research Council. Our faculty research reached $309 million in sponsored awards in FY24 and is still growing thanks to innovative partnerships and academic centers.
Research Opportunities