USC Ranks Globally in Top 3 Universities for Communication & Media

The 2019 QS World University Rankings places the University of Southern California (USC) in the top three universities globally for Communication and Media Studies.

USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is an international leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. As a global hub for multidisciplinary discussion among scholars and professionals, USC Annenberg is also host to CPD's annual Summer Institute, which has trained 300+ diplomats and public diplomacy practitioners from around the world.

As the world’s premier academic center examining public diplomacy, CPD is located strategically in the global media capital of Los Angeles, maintains a robust multidisciplinary and international network, and holds an unmatched reputation for excellence within academic, corporate, governmental and public policy circles. 

The QS World University Rankings consider academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations per paper, and the combined productivity and impact of publications.

View the rankings here.