The University of Louisville is proud to serve as the academic base for students from more than 83 countries around the world. Through online programs at UofL, students can receive quality education without ever entering a traditional classroom.
The directions below are specific to international students completing an academic program from their home country. Online programs at the University of Louisville do not have campus requirements. International students do not need a U.S. visa to enroll in an online program as the programs can be completed from anywhere outside the U.S. The University of Louisville complies with economic sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Applications for admission and funding plans may be subject to additional review to ensure ongoing compliance with these requirements. Access to University of Louisville campus systems, services, and courses from countries or regions subject to economic and/or trade sanctions by OFAC or other authorities may be restricted. For a list of current OFAC sanctions, please visit this OFAC site. Contact the Distance Education Compliance Manager at deregs@louisville.edu for further guidance on OFAC sanctions and restrictions. If you plan to enter the U.S. for coursework or for graduation, visit the undergraduate admissions or graduate admissions website for a list of specific requirements for visiting the U.S.
To see specific minimum standards and requirements for admission, visit UofL’s online program finder and select your program of choice.
In addition to the requirements for admission listed on the individual Apply Now pages for UofL's online undergraduate programs, international applicants must have all transcripts reviewed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credentials Evaluators (ECE) in order to submit a “course-by-course evaluation” to Undergraduate Admissions. An application for evaluation and a list of services and fees is available on their websites: www.WES.org or www.ECE.org.
In addition to the requirements for admission listed on the individual Apply Now pages for UofL's online graduate programs, international applicants must submit specific documentation required by the academic departments as applicable. Applicants must have all their transcripts reviewed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credentials Evaluators (ECE) in order to submit a “course-by-course evaluation” to Graduate Admissions. An application for evaluation and a list of services and fees is available on their websites: www.WES.org or www.ECE.org.
Students for whom English is not their primary language must show English language proficiency by successfully completing one of the following:
Note: International students who have earned a degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. are not required to complete IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo examinations.
Online programs at UofL do not require campus attendance. Therefore, international applicants and students enrolled in online programs do not qualify for US Visa. If you are an F-1 visa holder and your course of study is a language program, no online or distance education classes may be considered to count toward classroom hours or credit. If you are in your last semester of study and only one course is needed to complete the program, it cannot be an online course or other form of distance education course.
| Application Deadline | Term | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 1 | Fall | August |
| December 1 | Spring | January |
| April 1 | Summer | May/June |
| Please mail all application materials directly to the following addresses. | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Applicants | Graduate Applicants |
| Office of Admissions, Dept. AO University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky 40292 USA |
Graduate Admissions University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 USA |
To confirm requirements for your program of choice, contact our enrollment counselors at 800.871.8635 or online@louisville.edu.