Louisiana State University campus
Baton Rouge, United States
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Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge·university

#801

QS Rank

74%

Acceptance rate

49,530

Enrollment

About Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as Louisiana State University (LSU), is an American public land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. The university was founded in 1860 near Pineville, Louisiana, under the name Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy. The current LSU main campus was dedicated in 1926 and consists of more than 250 buildings constructed in the style of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, occupying a 650-acre (260 ha) plateau on the banks of the Mississippi River.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#801
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#601
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#401
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#148

Campus & Location

Province

LA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 850–1,400/mo. Food: USD 340–540/mo. LA state capital; petrochemical hub. LSU has strong agricultural, engineering, and MBA programmes.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.lsu.edu. Information may change — verify with Louisiana State University’s official website before applying.