Louisiana State University - Shreveport

Founded in 1967, Louisiana State University Shreveport has grown and expanded into an internationally-recognized institution and is continually listed in the top 50 in the nation for affordability.

If you are looking for a traditional in-person college learning experience, you will find an academic home on our beautiful suburban campus, with easy access to Shreveport-Bossier, East Texas and southern Arkansas and featuring state-of-the-art facilities, modern student apartments and championship athletics.

For those whose busy lives have led them to seek an online learning experience, you will find an outstanding array of very popular programs, including those at the master’s and doctoral level. Our dedicated online faculty and success coaches are focused on engaging you in a deep virtual learning environment, expanding your knowledgebase with fellow students from around Louisiana, the country, and the world.

LSU Shreveport offers 20+ undergraduate degree, pre-professional, and certificate programs; more than a dozen master's degree programs; and a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies. With the lowest student-teacher ratio of any public university in Louisiana, LSUS is ranked as one of the best value institutions in the state of Louisiana. The University is home to more than 70 student organizations, including the International Student Association, and we have one of the top NAIA athletic programs in the country.

For all these reasons and many more, more than 200 international students from around the globe call LSUS their home away from home!

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  • Undergraduate programs
    • Accounting

    • Biological Sciences

    • Business Administration

    • Chemistry

    • Computer Science

    • Criminal Justice

    • Digital Arts

    • English

    • Finance

    • French

    • General Studies

    • History

    • Management and Administration

    • Marketing

    • Mass Communication

    • Mathematics

    • Non-Profit Administration

    • Nursing (LPN)

    • Occupational Physiology

    • Physics

    • Psychology

    • Public Health

    • Sociology

    Pre-professional Programs, Minors, and Certifications
    • Pre-Physician Assistant

    • Pre-Occupational Therapy

    • Pre-Physical Therapy

    • Pre-Cardiopulmonary Science

    • Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science

    • Pre-Dental Hygiene

    • Pre-Nursing

    • Pre-Pharmacy

    • Pre-Radiologic Technology

    • Pre-Agriculture and Pre-Animal Science

    • Pre-Veterinary Science

    • Pre-Engineering

    Graduate programs

    • Doctorate in Leadership Studies (EdD) - online only

    • Master of Arts in Liberal Arts (MLA)

    • Master of Business Administration (MBA) - online only

    • Master of Health Administration (MHA) - online only

    • Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration (MSNPA) - online only

    • Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MEd) - online only

    • Master of Education in Educational Leadership - online only

    • Master of Public Health (MPH)

    • Master of Science in Biological Sciences (MS)

    • Master of Science in Computer Systems Technology (MSCST)

    • Master of Science in Counseling (MS)

    • Specialist in School Psychology

  • Does your institution have a Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Program for students?

    No.

  • Does your institution have an internship program?

    No.

    Does your institution support Curricular Practical Training (CPT)?


    Yes.

  • Does your institution offer education abroad opportunities for all students?

    No.

  • Does your institution offer academic admission to international students under the condition that applicants will meet the English Proficiency requirements prior to enrolling in their academic program?

    No

    Does your institution provide ESL Support Services?

    No

  • Environment

    The LSUS experience is unique. Whether you’re living in one of our near-campus apartments or commuting, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people, develop leadership skills, and network with other students and professionals from the Shreveport community.

    Whatever it is you’re interested in, there’s a good chance LSUS has a club, organization, or group for it.

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  • Pilots Pointe Apartments accommodates over 300 students in luxurious studio, two-bedroom, or four-bedroom apartments. Floor plans feature spacious living areas, private bedrooms, and fully-furnished kitchens. An eight-foot perimeter fence surrounds the community with electronically controlled limited access. Amenities include an outdoor pool, sand volleyball court, and a clubhouse with a big screen TV. An academic environment coupled with an array of educational, recreational, and social programming, coordinated by an on-site residence-life staff, enhances the overall college experience for LSUS students.

    There are also additional apartment options within walking distance of campus. It is highly recommended to arrange to view external accommodation in person before making any payments.

    LSUS offers the Pilot Dining Dollars program! This allows credit to be added to the student ID card and is usable at the various campus dining outlets.

  • Does your institution issue I-20 for F1 visa status and/or DS-2019 for J1 visa status?

    Yes.

    If yes, does your institution offer employment-based immigration support services such as H1B, TN, LPR, etc. for employment?

    Yes.

  • Annual International Student Costs Estimate

    Tuition fees $20, 493 (undergraduate) / $19,831 (graduate)

    Living costs $10,000

    Books, insurance $ 2,000

    International Financial Aid

    Does your institution offer financial aid (scholarships, institutional aid, etc.) for admitted international students?

    Yes!

    Each year, LSUS students receive millions of dollars in scholarships, grants and other types of financial aid.

    All international applicants are considered for academic scholarship.

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