Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had its origin in land grants made by the United States government in 1806, 1811 and 1827 for use as a seminary of learning. In 1853, the Louisiana General Assembly established the Seminary of Learning of the State of Louisiana near Pineville, La. The institution opened January 2, 1860.
Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students.
An important part of the career decision-making process is identifying your interests, abilities, work values, and personality preferences.
By increasing self-awareness in these key areas, you can make a more informed career choice. To help with self-evaluation, we offer multiple career assessments to explore your strengths.
If you would like to speak with a staff member to determine which ones would benefit you. After completing an online assessment, we hope you will meet with a career counselor for an interpretation of your results. We'll help you understand how to begin to put the results to work for you.
International Services (IS) provides immigration advisory services and assistance for the community of non-immigrant students, scholars and employees that the University sponsors. IS is the primary office responsible for the University's compliance with US federal Immigration regulations.
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The LSU Law Library is one of the largest academic law libraries in the United States, and holds more than 850,000 volume equivalents,109,000 volumes of court records. In addition to the standard Anglo-American legal materials, the library has substantial collections of foreign, international, and comparative law. It is a selective depository for U.S. Government documents and Louisiana documents.
Information Technology Services delivers University-tailored and enterprise grade technology infrastructure, security, applications, communications and services to empower and enable the research, teaching and administrative functions of LSU. ITS embraces operational excellence and industry best practices to supply enterprise architecture and IT shared services supporting the LSU system.
Student Health Center
The mission of the SHC is to provide, promote, and support services that integrate individual health, education for health, prevention of disease, clinical treatment for illness, and public health responsibilities consistent with the educational mission of the University.
LSU is located on more than 1,000 acres in the southern part of the city near the Mississippi River. The campus is known for the roughly 1,200 large oak trees that surround and shade the university, with "Stately oaks and broad magnolias" being the catch phrase description of the university. LSU is also distinguished by the five historic and beautiful lakes that surround the area, referred to as the "LSU lakes". The campus is home to two Indian mounds created by Native Americans over 5,000 years ago, located near the northwest corner of campus.
Faculty and staff are admitted at no charge to regular season volleyball, gymnastics, women’s basketball, softball, track and field, and baseball games with a valid LSU ID (based on availability).
Throughout football season, Athletics often offers individual football tickets at a discounted rate for faculty and staff.
Tiger Life Happens Here! The LSU Student Union is the hub of student activity on campus! Study with friends in one of our many lounge areas or reserve a private conference room for a quieter setting. Discover a new artist in the LSU Student Union Art Gallery. Enjoy a live performance in the Union Theater. Meditate, pray and reflect throughout the day in our new Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room.
Louisiana State University and A&M College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesto award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 25 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 425 | 385 | 410 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By TopUniversities
Dropped 50 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | 851 | 901 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 401 | 401 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 37 reviews
Choosing Lithuanian Sports University for my Master's in Sports and Tourism Management was a great decision. The professors bring real industry experience into the classroom, which makes everything feel practical and relevant- not just theory. The international opportunities and networking side really stood out to me. I've connected with people I genuinely see as future colleagues, which is something you can't put a price on. Is it perfect? No. But the positives far outweigh anything else. If you're passionate about sports or tourism management, I'd recommend this programme without hesitation
At Lithuanian Sports University, the Bachelor�s in Sports and Tourism Management feels like exploring the business side of movement, events, and experiences. It�s not only about sports or travel�it�s about understanding how people, entertainment, and management come together. The program blends sports management, tourism, marketing, and communication in a practical and energetic way. You learn how events are organized, how teams and tourism services operate, and how management decisions shape customer experiences. The atmosphere feels active and people-oriented rather than purely academic. What stands out is the balance between leadership and creativity. You begin to see sports and tourism not just as industries, but as experiences that connect communities and cultures. Studying in Kaunas adds to that feeling, with a student-friendly environment and strong sports culture around you. It�s not the most technical or research-focused degree, and sometimes you may want more industry exposure. But if you engage with it, you leave with something valuable�the confidence to work in dynamic, fast-moving environments where communication and management matter just as much as strategy.
My overall experience at the university has been average. The institution does not provide all the necessary facilities for students. Additionally, the quality of teaching needs improvement, as it often does not meet expectations. The admission process is also quite slow and could be made more efficient.
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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