Undergraduate

Start with LSU Global, then successfully progress to your ideal program for personal and career success. We work with you to assess and determine which program best suits you, based on your academic records and English-language proficiency.

Undergraduate Degrees

At Louisiana State University, join high-achieving students from around the world. Pursue your dream degree in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — from Petroleum Engineering to Entrepreneurship to Sports Management. Explore the options below.

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The LSU College of Engineering — ranked #5 Petroleum Engineering program and #104 Undergraduate Engineering program by U.S. News & World Report — creates engineers with a strong sense of global awareness, entrepreneurial spirit, and communication skills.

Biological Engineering, B.S.B.E.

Chemical Engineering, B.S.Ch.E.

Civil Engineering, B.S.C.E.

Construction Management, B.S.C.M.

Computer Engineering, B.S.Comp.E.

Computer Science, B.S.

Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E.

Environmental Engineering, B.S.Ev.E.

Industrial Engineering, B.S.I.E.

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.

Petroleum Engineering, B.S.P.E.

The E. J. Ourso College of Business, ranked among the top-100 business programs by U.S. News & World Report, develops students’ communication, leadership, teamwork, and technical skills. LSU business graduates enter the workforce ready for leadership positions.

Accounting, B.S.

Business Analytics, B.S.

Economics, B.S.

Entrepreneurship, B.S.

Finance, B.S.

General Business, B.S.

International Trade and Finance, B.S.

Information Systems & Analytics, B.S.

Management, B.S.

Marketing, B.S.

An agriculture degree goes well beyond farming. The LSU College of Agriculture prepares you for leadership roles and career options that range from food and fabric to business and the environment.

Agricultural & Extension Education, B.S.

Agricultural Business, B.S.

Animal Sciences, B.S.

Environmental Management Systems , B.S.

Natural Resource Ecology & Management, B.S.

Nutrition & Food Sciences, B.S.

Plant & Soil Systems, B.S.

Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising, B.S.

International students can choose from 10 bachelor’s degrees with the LSU College of Art & Design, including architecture, interior design, and studio art. LSU’s Landscape Architecture program is rated #1 in the nation by DesignIntelligence magazine.

Architecture, B.Arch.

Art and Design, B.A.

Interior Design, B.I.D.

Landscape Architecture, B.L.A.

Studio Art, B.F.A. must choose concentration in one of the following:

    • Digital Art
    • Graphic Design
    • Studio Art (this includes Ceramics, Sculpture, Painting and Drawing, Photography and Printmaking)

Louisiana is home to 30% of the nation’s coastal wetlands, offering unique in-the-field opportunities for School of the Coast & Environment students to explore coastal environmental sciences. Balancing environmental conservation with economic development, LSU’s multidisciplinary degrees can result in a broad range of career paths including public health administrators, environmental specialists, disaster responders, coastal ecologists, and more.

Coastal Environmental Science, B.S. CES.

The LSU College of Human Sciences & Education offers international students 10 bachelor’s degrees in collaboration with LSU Global, including kinesiology, child and family studies, elementary education, sports administration, and more.

Early Childhood Education, B.S.

Elementary Grades Education, B.S.

General/Special Education: Grades 1-5 (Dual Certification), B.S.

Human Development & Family Science, B.S.

Kinesiology, B.S.

Leadership & Human Resource Development, B.S.

Social Work, B.S.W.

Sport Administration, B.S.

The LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences offers 44 bachelor degrees, including international studies, economics, liberal arts, philosophy, and sociology.

African & African American Studies

Anthropology, B.A.

Communication Disorders, B.A.

Communication Studies, B.A.

Economics, B.A.

English, B.A.

Spanish, B.A.

French, B.A.

Geography, B.A.

Geography, B.S.

History, B.A.

Interdisciplinary Studies, B.I.S.

International Studies, B.A.

Liberal Arts, B.A.

Philosophy, B.A.

Political Science, B.A.

Psychology, B.S.

Screen Arts, B.A.

Sociology, B.A.

The Manship School of Mass Communication prepares students for the ever-changing world of mass media.

Mass Communication, B.A.M.C.

The LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts prepares students for creative leadership roles and careers in music, performing arts, and arts administration. The college offers degrees in music and theatre, with a range of concentrations including performance, composition, theatre design, experimental music, and voice.

International Direct requires a audition for Music majors.

Film and Television, B.F.A.

Music Education, B.M.E.

Music Therapy, B.M.T.

Music, B.A.

Music, B.M.

Theatre, B.A.

The LSU College of Science creates leaders, innovators, and thinkers. Led by renowned faculty, the college offers 28 bachelor’s degrees, including biochemistry, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, microbiology, and physics.

Biochemistry, B.S.

Biological Sciences, B.S.

Chemistry, B.S.

Geology, B.S.Geol.

Mathematics, B.S.

Microbiology, B.S.

Physics, B.S.

Human Development And Family Science: Child Life

Louisiana State University provides support services and pre-professional programs to freshmen and transfer students, as well as allied health and pre-nursing students preparing for professional programs.

Allied Health (pre-professional/non-degree)*: Cardiopulmonary Science

Allied Health (pre-professional/non-degree): Pre-nursing

Allied Health (pre-professional/non-degree): Clinical Lab Science – Medical Tech

Cardiopulmonary Science (Respiratory Therapy and Cardiopulmonary Sonography)

Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology)

Pre-Nursing

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Physician’s Assistant

Pre-Public Health

*The final two to three years of these pre-professional programs are offered by the LSU Health Sciences Center and/or other medical schools. Students interested in applying to these professional programs are strongly encouraged to review the application process and prerequisite course information found at lsuhsc.edu and lsuhscshreveport.edu.

Undecided – Arts & Humanities

Undecided – Science & Engineering

Undecided – Social Sciences

Undergraduate Admissions

Louisiana State University has three tracks specifically designed to set international students up for success. Our admissions team will place you in the appropriate track for your needs. Visit the Undergraduate Admission’s page to learn more about:
  • Entry Requirements
  • Typical Costs
  • Important Dates
  • Application Instructions
  • Entry Routes

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30,985 total enrollment
1.9% international students
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