Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University, the state's main university, was founded in 1853 and has since achieved 16th place in popularity in the United States, 129th place among national and 63rd place among US public universities. The university is located in the capital of Louisiana and currently has more than 30,000 students. The most notable alumni are basketball player Shaquille O'Neal and journalist and broadcaster Brown Campbell.

Accommodation & Meals

All dormitories are located in the city center on campus, a few steps from classrooms, canteens, libraries, shops and entertainment venues. Students move into one of the dormitories according to the availability of free places, taking into account wishes.

Both hostels offer:

• Fully furnished rooms
• Central air conditioning
• 24/7 reference
• Common living room
• Tvs
• Men's and women's floors
• American neighbors

The campus is home to a medical center for students.

Cost per course:

Integrated Accelerator Program and Academic Accelerator Program
Accommodation & meals: $13,376
Insurance: $2000

Extended Accelerator Program
Accommodation & meals: $17,096
Insurance: $2000

Pre-Sessional English
Accommodation (without meals): $6370
Insurance: $2000 (12 months)

Opportunities during and after training

In louisiana State University much attention is paid to the development of students as leaders. Students are provided with a variety of opportunities, such as volunteering, participating in student government, or membership in student fraternities. The scientific activities of students are encouraged – everyone has the opportunity to gain practical experience in research work with teachers who are leading specialists in their fields.

• The campus hosts the Fall Festival every year.

Louisiana State University – is the best educational institution for future landscape designers, as a program in landscape architecture ranks 1st in the USA. Programs in public administration, business, management, engineering and law include TOP 100 national programs. In addition, the university has its own stock exchange. In addition to numerous bachelor's programs, the university also provides postgraduate education at GraduateSchool.

Colleges and areas of study:

• College of Agriculture
• CollegeofArt& Design (design and visual arts)
• E. J. Ourso College of Business (business)
• School of the Coast & Environment
• College of Engineering
• College of Human Sciences & Education (humanities and teaching)
• College of Humanities & Social Sciences
• Mansion School of Mass Communication (media)
• College of Music & Dramatic Arts (music and acting)
• College of Science (science)
• School of Veterinary Medicine
• University College (nursing)
• LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center (Jurisprudence)
• LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans & in Shreveport (medicines, branches in New Orleans and Shreveport)

There is a course for foreign first-year students Accelerator Program, lasting from 2 to 3 semesters, which leads directly to the 2nd year of the university. During this course, the student learns the first-year program of his specialty, studies English with a focus on specialized education, and adapts to a new place of study. Students who require an additional English course can take the program Pre-Sessional English. Classes begin in August.

Programs receipts

• Direct admission (2 semester)
• Course price: $28,800
• Requirements: IELTS– 6.5, TOEFL– 79, GPA– 3.0
• Academic Accelerator Program (2 semester)
• Course price: $29,700
• Requirements: IELTS–5.5, TOEFL– 68, GPA– 2.5
• Extended Accelerator Program (3 semester)
• Course price: $34,700
• Requirements: IELTS– 5.0, TOEFL– 60, GPA– 2.5
• Pre-Sessional English (from 16 weeks)
• Course price: $6,500
• Requirements: GPA – 2.5