A world-class education for builders, creators, and the relentlessly curious.
More Than a University.
A Launchpad.
Pedigree
The first polytechnic college west of the Mississippi, USV has been a university for creators since 1887.
Place
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, our campus is the city itself — a living ecosystem of creators and entrepreneurs.
Partnerships
Our location allows us to have deep connections with some of the world's most impactful industries, organizations, and talent.
Purpose
We exist to produce learners capable of consequence—those who unite mastery and imagination to advance culture, technology, and society for the common good.
The world doesn’t need more one-dimensional thinkers. It needs people who can see the big picture, connect the dots, and lead in a world shaped by AI.
Every USV student graduates with:
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A Polymathic Foundation
A cross-disciplinary framework spanning seven core domains. It equips you to think broadly, connect ideas across fields, and apply them to solving complex, real-world problems.
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Your Degree
Focused expertise in the discipline you choose. It develops depth of knowledge, technical mastery, and the recognized credentials to excel in industries shaping the future.
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Formative Character
Holistic development of character and conscience—anchored in truth, beauty, and goodness. Students learn not only to build with skill, but to create with purpose and integrity.
The Seven Polymathic Domains
Your Degree,
Your Specialization.
Specialize in the industries shaping tomorrow, while building a polymathic foundation that makes you adaptable for whatever comes next.
John Seely Brown - Lecturer & Board Member
Richard Chuang - Lecturer & Board Member
Evan Skolnick - Professor of Practice
Where Theory Meets Creation.
Students Don’t Just Learn — They Ship. Every project has stakes. Every creation has an audience. Every graduate leaves with a portfolio that proves they can build the future.
FOUR STUDIOS
USV Productions
Films, music, podcasts, immersive media.
USV Labs
AI development, enterprise solutions, open source tools.
USV Agency
Design, marketing, brand strategy for real companies.
USV Interactive
Games, VR, and interactive experiences built with integrity.
