The University of Louisville is a vibrant, dynamic campus located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area with more than one million residents. Here, we value diversity, create knowledge that improves lives, and support your journeys to success as an international student.
Undergraduate Admissions
The Undergraduate Admissions office assists students with the admission process, which includes the application process, the university admissions decision, and determining if previous course credits are transferable. You can learn more about International Student Admissions, by visiting the following website.
First-Year Students
Application Checklist
- Completed Undergraduate Application (UofL's Take Flight application or the Common App)
- $30 non-refundable application fee (U.S. dollars).
- Proof of English proficiency
- All high school and college transcripts
- Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Transfer Students
Please view the detailed transfer requirements on this website.
Graduate Admissions
Application Checklist
- Complete Graduate Application Form
- $65 non-refundable application fee (U.S. dollars)
- Official transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
- Letters of recommendations
- Each program might require additional application materials, including GRE and GMAT test scores. You may view the specific requirements of each program from this website.
International Requirements
All international students will submit the required documents in Terra Dotta. For instructions on how to access your Terra Dotta Portal, click here.
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:
- A copy of your Passport Photo identification page
- A copy of your UofL acceptance letter
- 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.
Cost of Attendance Estimate for I-20/DS-2019
Undergraduate tuition (Bachelor's): $29,286
Living Expenses: $12,000
Health Insurance, books, and supplies: $4,267
Undergraduate Total: $45,553
Graduate School tuition (Master's or Doctorate): $30,350
Living Expenses: $12,000
Health Insurance, books, and supplies: $4,267
Graduate Total: $46,617*
*Programs have different tuition costs, please refer to your graduate department’s website or contact your graduate department directly to determine the tuition cost. You can find graduate department contact information here.
