LTU welcomes students from all over the world and offers a variety of bachelor, master and doctorate programs. Check out the admissions requirements on our page.
Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About LTU
Louisiana Tech University (LTU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Ruston, United States. LTU is an active member of The University of Louisiana System, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
LTU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
The academic year at LTU is divided into quarters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at LTU are different for locals and foreigners. United States citizens pay 3,203 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 6,356 USD. The educational institution helps students financially with the help of scholarships and financial aid. They are available to local and international students. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Academic calendar
Quarters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local3,701USD/year
Foreign11,065USD/year
Master
Local3,203USD/year
Foreign6,356USD/year
Additional costs
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Room and board
on campus9,447USD/year
off campus9,570USD/year
Other expenses
on campus3,930USD/year
off campus4,719USD/year
Study programs at LTU
Journalism & Media
Communication
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 71
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exercise and Health Promotion
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 71
Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 71
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Promotion
Students are accepted to bachelor's programs at LTU based on the results of entrance exams. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 71. The IELTS score is not lower than 6. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results.
GPA
2
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
71
Master's degree at LTU
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550
Doctorate degree at LTU
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. TOEFL — 80 points and above.
TOEFL iBT
80
LTU campus
Do you love nature and spending time outdoors? Then you will definitely like studying at LTU, because the campus of the university is located far from the city in the countryside. Students work closely with each other both in and out of class. All activities are held within the campus. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers.
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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