BS

Accounting

Learn more about studying Accounting as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    25,584USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep

Program overview

What Louisiana State University says about their program:

Accounting defines transactions so they can be used to describe business activities. Learning the language allows you to communicate and understand the financial operations of any and all types of organizations. You also have the opportunity to earn a graduate degree while completing the required hours to be eligible for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system)
  • The “academic average” is determined by averaging the grades of secondary school academic courses, excluding nonacademic courses such as physical education, vocational/technical courses, religion, art, music, etc
  • Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores. Students who have taken advanced-level exams, international baccalaureate higher-level exams, or other types of secondary education beyond the 12th year of schooling should submit the official certificates, transcripts, and course syllabi for possible advanced placement university credit

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    100

English proficiency waivers

  • Student's native language is English
  • Been educated in the US
  • Been educated in a country/province where English is the only official language
  • US high school diploma earned, having attended all 4 years of high school in the US
  • Bachelor’s degree earned from an accredited US institution
  • A score of 500 on the EBRW section of the SAT; or 18 on the English Section of the ACT
  • US transfer requirements (minimum 2.50 overall GPA on 30 or more semester hours above remedial level, including a college-level course in English and in mathematics, or two consecutive English courses, from a regionally accredited US college or university)
  • Secondary or tertiary education in a country where English is the primary official language.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$28,700 per year

Funding

  • Overview

    : Various renewable scholarships available each academic year, with the highest-value awards typically offered earlier in the cycle with early deposits. Individual award values vary based on eligibility, academic merit, and availability throughout the admission cycle.

  • Amount

    up to US$15,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Scholarship eligibility is based on academic merit and availability; early deposits are recommended for consideration for the highest-value awards.

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What is the cost of living near Louisiana State University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,317
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,071
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$84
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$76
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$56
Monthly grocery basket$210
Books and study supplies (monthly)$85
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$12
Gym membership$53

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and lsu.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for Louisiana State University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements