Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration1 year
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee31,108USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
- University ranking1001-1200
Program overview
What the University of Louisville says about their program:
The Departments of Teaching and Learning and Health and Sport Sciences are committed to the highest standards of professional preparation. Our programs have sought and received national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Graduates of initial teacher certification programs at the University of Louisville begin their teaching careers secure in the knowledge that they have been prepared for the real world of classrooms through a rigorous teacher preparation program.
The degree offers school-based methods in the fall semester (August-December) in health and physical education for grades P-12. During the spring semester candidates complete 15 weeks of student teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels, a weekly seminar class and a reading and writing across the curriculum course. The program's schedule coincides with that of the public schools. Candidates progress through the program in a cohort group. The program is full-time and classes are offered only during the day.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- TOEFL
TOEFL: 213 or higher (computer-based), 79 or higher (internet-based), 550 or higher (paper-based).
Postgraduate
- TOEFL
TOEFL: 213 or higher (computer-based), 79 or higher (internet-based), 550 or higher (paper-based).
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Transcripts reviewed by World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credentials Evaluators (ECE)
- Course-by-course evaluation from WES or ECE
- Proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers
Fees and funding
The University of Louisville provides detailed information on tuition and fees for various programs, indicating that educational expenses are subject to change. For further guidance on funding and financial support, students are encouraged to visit the Student Financial Aid Office’s website.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
US$30,000 per year
- Graduate tuition
US$15,000 per year
Funding
Undergraduate
Global Cardinal Scholarship for First-time Freshmen
The University of Louisville will offer merit-based scholarships for high achieving international undergraduate students. The Global Cardinal Scholarship is for first-time freshmen and will be based on a student’s cumulative high school Grade Point Average (GPA), converted to a four-point scale. Scholarships will be applied automatically.
Postgraduate
Resident Tuition for Engineering M.S. Programs
The J.B. Speed School of Engineering is offering the resident tuition rate to all on-campus M.S. graduate students.
International Graduate Assistantships
International graduate students can apply for service, research, or teaching assistantship positions during the admissions process. The Graduate School also provides fellowships to a limited number of graduate students. Since graduate applicants are nominated for these positions by departments, you only need to fulfill admission requirements to be considered.
What is the cost of living near University of Louisville?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,193 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $806 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $121 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $62 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $48 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $199 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $99 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $12 |
| Gym membership | $23 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and louisville.edu (University published).
Visa requirements for the University of Louisville
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