The University of Louisville is a state-supported research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. It was a municipally supported public institution for many decades prior to joining the university system in 1970.
- #643 Ranking
- 84 Bachelors
- 6,999 Academic Staff
- 23,246 Students
- 12,595 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (29)
- B.Sc. Anthropology
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.Sc. Criminal Justice
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.A. Economics
- BA/BS Equine Business
- BS+BA Finance
- B.Sc. Geography, Applied
- B.A. Humanities
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- University of Louisville Online
- B.A. Pan-African Studies
- B.Sc. Pan-African Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.Sc. Political Science
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology
- BSW Social Work
- B.A. Sociology
- B.Sc. Sociology
- B.A. Spanish
- B.Sc. Urban Studies
Arts, Design & Architecture (18)
- B.A. Art
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Humanities
- B.A. Music - Jazz Studies
- B.A. Music General
- Bachelor Music Organ Performance
- B.Sc. Theatre Arts
- B.Sc. Urban Studies
Humanities (14)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.Sc. General Studies
- B.A. History
- B.A. Humanities
- B.A. Liberal Studies
- B.Sc. Pan-African Studies
- B.A. Pan-African Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Spanish
Business & Management (12)
- BA/BS Accountancy
- B.A. Communication
- B.Sc. Communication
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.A. Economics
- BA/BS Equine Business
- BS+BA Finance
- BSBA Management
- B.Sc. Marketing
- B.Sc. Sport Administration
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Science
- B.A. Biology
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.A. Physics
- B.Sc. Physics
Medicine & Health (8)
- B.Sc. Bioengineering
- B.Sc. Dental Hygiene
- B.Sc. Exercise Science
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. NursingUniversity of Louisville Online
- B.A. Psychology
- BA/BS Public Health
Education & Training (7)
- University of Louisville Online
- University of Louisville Online
- University of Louisville Online
- B.Sc. Psychology
Engineering & Technology (7)
- B.Sc. Bioengineering
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.A. Sustainability
Computer Science & IT (5)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Science
- B.A. Biology
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Geography, Applied
- B.A. Sustainability
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- B.Sc. Exercise Science
- B.Sc. Sport Administration
Journalism & Media (2)
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Political Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- BSW Social Work
Law (1)
- B.Sc. Criminal Justice
About
History
- On April 3, 1798, eight men declared their intention to establish the Jefferson Seminary in Louisville and called upon their fellow citizens to join them in pledging funds for land, buildings, and teachers.
- Near the end of the eighteenth century these early Louisvillians took the first steps on a journey that would link them with succeeding generations to the modern University of Louisville.
Education
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- School of Dentistry
- College of Education and Human Development
- Graduate School
- Kent School of Social Work
- Brandeis School of Law
- School of Medicine
- School of Music
- School of Nursing
- School of Public Health and Information Sciences
- Speed School of Engineering
Research
- AMIST: Additive Manufacturing Institute of Science & Technology
- BCC: Brown Cancer Center
- CHHP: Center for Health Hazards Preparedness
- CIEHS: Center for Integrated Environmental Health Sciences
- CII: Cardiovascular Innovation Institute
- CIK: Commonwealth Institute of Kentucky Conn: Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research
- CPM: Center for Predictive Medicine for Bio-Defense and Emerging Infectious Diseases
- CREAM: Center for Regulatory and Environmental Analytical Metabolomics
- CTSI-CTSA: Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
- Envirome: Envirome Institute ERINC: Electro-Optics Research Institute and Nanotechnology Center
- ICT: Institute for Cellular Therapeutics
- IMC: Institute for Molecular Cardiology
Career
- The University Career Center educates students through the exploration of career interests, values, and skills. Dedicated and collaborative coaching, programming, and events allow students to enter the working-world prepared to thrive in an ever-changing, diverse and global community.
- The University Career Center serves 9 of the 12 colleges/schools, representing almost 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in over 50 academic units.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
643 -66
2022
577 -78
2021
499
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
701
2021
701 -100
2020
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- The Student Government Association (SGA) is the student governing body of the University of Louisville. SGA works to be a voice for fellow students on campus.
- SGA Mission: To provide students with representation within the university structure.
Housing services
- Traditionals - Miller, Unitas Tower
- Suites - Community Park, Kurz, Louisville, Billy Minardi
- Apartments - Cardinal Towne, Bettie Johnson, University Pointe, University Tower Apartments, Medical-Dental Apartments
- Affiliates - The Clubhouse, The Nine, The Province, The Quad
Library services
- Archives & Special Collections
- Art Library
- Ekstrom Library
- Kornhauser Health Sciences Library
- Law Library
- Music Library
- University of Louisville Hospital
Medical services
- Routine office visits
- Routine gynecological exams (pap test sent to reference labs and not included in fee)
- TB skin testing
- Laboratory services
- Allergy shots
- Immunizations
- Travel medicine services
- Minor suturing
- Intravenous fluids
- Sexually transmitted infection prevention and testing
- Care for blood-borne pathogen exposures
- Workers compensation
Student Life
Campus life
The University has three campuses.
- The 287-acre Belknap Campus is three miles from downtown Louisville and houses eight of the university's 12 colleges and schools.
- The Health Sciences Center is situated in downtown Louisville's medical complex and houses the university's health-related programs and the University of Louisville Hospital.
- The 243-acre Shelby Campus is located in eastern Jefferson County.
Sports facilities
Elliptical trainers, treadmills, stationary bikes, recumbent bikes and stair climbers comprise the complete line of cardiovascular equipment at the Health Science Center (HSC) Fitness Center. The center also features a complete line of weight stack and free weight equipment. Group fitness classes are held in the group fitness studio most days at noon and early evening. Locker Rooms with lockers and individual showers are also available. The gym is located at 416 East Chestnut Street,on the first floor of the UofL Parking Garage.
Student clubs
- Alpha Omicron Pi
- Chi Omega
- Delta Zeta
- Kappa Alpha Theta
- Kappa Delta
- Pi Beta Phi
- Phi Sigma Rho*
- Sigma Kappa
- Zeta Tau Alpha
- Lambda Chi Alpha
- Pi Kappa Alpha
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Phi Delta Theta
- Phi Kappa Tau
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Sigma Chi
- Sigma Pi
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
- Tau Kappa Epsilon
- Triangle
Accreditation
The University of Louisville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor, master, specialist, doctoral, and first-professional degrees (D.M.D., J.D., M.D.).
Student Reviews
Failed opportunities
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I learned and had alot of growth in the academic world. I did not like how I did not take advantage of networking fairs and being more involved around campus.
Student Athlete Cheerleader
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I chose this university as it has an amazing cheerleading program that I am part of.
Sustainability at UofL
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The Sustainability degree was created in 2016. I am lucky I got to be one of the first students to graduate with the degree but since it was so new, the curriculum was not completely set up yet.
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