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Official website
louisville.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ ACC Conference
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public research university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the flagship institution of the University of Louisville System.
Key Facts
🏆 QS World Rank#5
🎤 IELTS Required6.5+
✅ Acceptance Rate45.5%
📚 Total Programs88
📜 Founded1798
👥 Total Students25,000
🌍 Int'l Students5,000
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #15 · 2026Forbes #59 · 2026US News & World Report #60 · 2026Times Higher Education #100 · 2026
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
The University of Louisville offers a vibrant urban campus experience with a strong focus on sports, academics, and a diverse, residential community, set on 200 acres in the heart of Louisville.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
8/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
50% placement rate
Graduates benefit from a 50% placement rate, with opportunities spanning general and postgraduate fields, though specific starting salary data is not available.
Popular fields
GeneralPostgraduate
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Louisville, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
With 25,000 students, Louisville provides a large, internationally diverse community, complemented by the city's lively nightlife and moderate safety ratings.
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Applications are accepted from December to March for Fall intake, with a 45.5% acceptance rate and rolling admissions varying by school.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
