
Louisiana State University
As an LSU international student, you will take a deep dive into courses that instill practical skills—like critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and entrepreneurship—that you will carry with you into the workforce and beyond. You will join an international network of scholars, institutions and companies that will impact your future for years to come. You will learn from research-driven faculty who encourage you to push the limits of human knowledge.By graduation day, you will be more than prepared to lead and succeed with LSU excellence.
LSU is located in the heart of Louisiana’s capital, and New Orleans and Cajun Country are just an hour’s drive from campus. With its roots in [...]
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[...] both French and Spanish heritage, and a strong influence from the Acadians, known today as Cajuns, international students enjoy a colorful history and a flair all its own. The language, the food, the music and the varying backgrounds of its people create a fascinating melting pot of cultures that cannot be experienced elsewhere.
Louisiana State University offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to international students, and several highly ranked majors such as their well known #7 Best Petroleum Engineering program according to the U.S News & World Report.
About Louisiana State University
- Top 133 Best National Universities by US News & World Report 2018
- Top 100 Public Schools by US News & World Report 2018
- #7 Best Petroleum Engineering Program in USA by US News & World Report 2018
- #1 Landscape Architecture Program in the Nation by Design Intelligence
- LSU is Among the Elite 1% of research universities
- 235 Fields of Study with 109 minors, 155 concentrations and 69 majors
At a Glance
- Founded in 1860
- International students: 1590+
- Countries represented: 130+
- Bachelor Degrees: 98
- Master’s/PHD Degrees: 120
English Program Fees
Accomodation Fees
Tuition and other cost
- Tuition Fee for Undergraduate Students
US $22250 to $34300 dollars per year - Tuition for Graduate students $27000 to $28868
- Average cost of housing per year $9000
Where to send your exam results?
SAT 6373 | GMAT DIRECT |
ACT 1590 | IELTS DIRECT |
GRE 6373 | TOEFL 6373 |

English proficiency requirements
UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY
TOEFL iBT 60+
IELTS 5+
PEARSON 45+
UNDERGRADUATE DIRECT
TOEFL iBT 79+
IELTS 6.5+
PEARSON 59+
GRADUATE DIRECT
TOEFL iBT 79+
IELTS 6.5+
PEARSON 59+
Academic requirements
GRADUATE DIRECT
3.0 GPA out of 4.0
GMAT 1+
GRE 1+
UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY
2.5 GPA out of 4.0
SAT 1+
ACT 1+
UNDERGRADUATE DIRECT
3.0 GPA out of 4.0
SAT 1+
ACT 1+
