International Direct - Bachelor of Arts - Geography

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 Louisiana State University, they will receive exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses, guidance from academic advisors and mentors, career development and networking opportunities, and intensive classes with domestic students.

The Louisiana State University Department of Geography and Anthropology is a national leader in education and research. Students enrolled in the G&A program study a wide range of topics, obtain a unique set of technical skills, and become globally competitive job seekers upon graduation. Geography students may earn either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, depending on their interests.

Geography students at Louisiana State University learn skills that are applicable across various disciplines and professions, such as town planning, travel and tourism, environmental protection, civil engineering, research, teaching, urban planning, climatology, GIS, environmental/resource management, transportation management, emergency management, demography, communications, national park service ranger, and real estate appraisal.