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 school and prepare for a successful future.

as international direct students at lsu, they will receive:

exclusive and rigorous academic coursework

priority access to in-demand courses aligned with their interests

guidance from academic advisors and mentors

career development and networking opportunities

intensive classes alongside domestic students

the lsu school of art offers a bachelor of fine arts in studio art with tracks in ceramics, painting & drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. each track includes courses in art history.

students in these programs learn to work independently and collaboratively, develop a vocabulary for critiquing and discussing art, and become critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and well-rounded communicators. through coursework in studio art, design, art history, contemporary art theory, and liberal arts and sciences, students gain the skills and understanding needed to make their art and design practices relevant to historical and contemporary issues.

with a strong foundation in artistic, technical, and conceptual skills, students can pursue further study in graduate school or careers as independent studio artists or professional practitioners in various fields such as film, video, computer graphics, game design, web design, typography, print design, editorial design, information design, digital imaging, packaging, environmental design, identity design, and branding. lsu students are prepared to creatively address issues of value and meaning in their work and lives.