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International Requirements 

All international students will submit the required documents in Terra Dotta.

International applicants who have received an official letter of acceptance are ready to begin the Form I-20/DS-2019­­­­­­­­­­ process. After receiving your Form I-20/DS2019, you are now ready to schedule an appointment for a visa interview at your closest U.S. Embassy/Consulate. 

Required documents for an I-20/DS2-2019

F-1/J-1 visa applicants must submit the following items to the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) email account:

  1. A copy of your Passport Photo identification page
  2. A copy of your UofL acceptance letter
  3. Proof of Financial Support- An official bank document proving you or a sponsor is able to financially support your studies for the specified amount for the first year. The cost calculation for one year of studies can be found below. 
  • Affidavit of Support - If getting funding from a sponsor or family, your financial documentation must include a dated letter from the sponsor stating that they are willing to support you (including dollar amount of support).
  • If receiving university funding (i.e., assistantship, fellowship), send a copy of your offer letter. 
  • If you are not fully funded, you will have to show financial proof of the remaining balance. 

Your financial document must reflect this amount, which covers the first year of non-resident tuition, living expenses and health insurance.

Undergraduate tuition (Bachelor's): $29,286

Graduate School tuition (Master's or Doctorate): $30,350

Graduate Programs of Study – Specific programs have different tuition cost, please refer to program’s website or contact the program of study to determine the program cost for an academic year. 

*Graduate Tuition has not yet been updated for the 24-25 academic year. 

Fees:

  • $150 International Student Fee 
  • $196 Student Activities Fee
  • Living Expenses: $12,000
  • Health Insurance: $2,884

Total

  • Undergraduate: $44,170
  • Graduate: $45,234

+ One-time $75 International Student Orientation Fee

+ Books & Supplies (Average Cost): $1,274