international direct admission to louisiana state university (lsu) is available for international students with advanced english-language skills. the program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in their studies and prepare for a successful future.

as international direct students at lsu, individuals will receive:

the louisiana state university college of music and dramatic arts is a vibrant performing arts community that nurtures and rewards talented artists, educators, scholars, and performers. the bachelor of music degree offers concentrations in areas such as brass, composition, harp, organ, percussion, piano, piano pedagogy, strings, voice, and woodwind, designed to prepare students for a career in performance. many graduates continue their studies at the master’s level at lsu or other prestigious institutions.