International Direct - Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

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 their studies and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at LSU, individuals will receive:

Exclusive and challenging academic coursework

Priority access to high-demand courses aligned with their interests

Guidance from academic advisors and mentors

Career development and networking opportunities

Intensive classes alongside domestic students

The philosophy program at LSU is a fundamental component of a university education, dedicated to analyzing essential issues of meaning and value. The curriculum covers a wide range of courses on philosophical questions, logic, and the history of philosophy. LSU offers a master’s degree, undergraduate major, and undergraduate minor in philosophy, preparing students for various opportunities in academia and beyond. A background in philosophy can be beneficial for further studies in law, linguistics, computer science, humanities, or social sciences. Ethics courses are particularly valuable for careers in medicine, law, or business, while logic courses can benefit students in mass communications, pre-law, and medical or business fields.

All LSU undergraduate philosophy majors undergo rigorous training in ethics, history of philosophy, and logic. Students have the flexibility to choose courses based on their individual interests to complement their major. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of philosophical studies, many philosophy majors also pursue another discipline.