International Admission

Photo of international student in the planetarium lobby at Lourdes University

General application and supporting documentation should be submitted on the following schedule to ensure timely processing: Fall semester – no later than June 1; Spring semester – no later than November 1.

If you are an international student interested in pursuing an undergraduate or master’s level degree in the United States, Lourdes University is the perfect place for you to achieve your goals. Our university is located in Sylvania, Ohio, in the southern Great Lakes region. Our campus grounds are beautiful and very safe.

When on campus or as we say “Gray Wolf Country,” you will appreciate your professors. They really do take the time to get to know you and your goals. Plus, you’ll learn from their real-world professional experience.

Whether you are walking to class, exploring campus grounds, or participating in events, activities or athletics, you are guaranteed to be welcomed by staff, professors and peers. As a community, we want you to grow and will encourage you to get involved.

Living on campus is a fabulous experience! You and your peers will have a full apartment with spacious bedrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen and space to relax, study, hang out with friends and more.

At Lourdes, you will always receive a personalized educational experience. You will never find yourself in a large lecture hall with hundreds of students. A Franciscan university, we take pride in valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual. Your professors, coaches, staff members and peers will know you by your first name. It’s definitely a cool and accepting environment. Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the personalized attention and one-on-one educational experience has continued.