Graduate waves as he lines up to receive his diploma

Academics

With transformative, purpose-driven learning, we prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders, whatever your passion. Your major is here, with opportunties to learn in Louisville and beyond.

Unleash your potential

With 12 schools and colleges offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in over 170 fields, UofL equips you with the resources to excel and make your own unique impact on the world.

Be part of groundbreaking research

At UofL, we don’t only push for progress among our students. We also harness the power of innovation to better our community and world. Research starts early here, with undergraduates and graduate students working side by side with experts in their fields.

Academic Stats

Even non-math majors will like these numbers.
170+

Degree programs

13:1

Instructor to student ratio

23,000

Students enrolled

Take flight on your undergraduate journey

As an incoming Cardinal, you can choose from more than 60 fields of study to work toward your undergraduate degree.
Mery Mulberehan, politcial science major
Honors program
Challenge yourself with an elite academic program catered to your individual success. The Honors Program gives you the intimacy of a small college combined with the vast resources of a national research institution.
Sara Rastoder, Brandeis School of Law human rights advocacy fellow
Study abroad
Expand your worldview and experience different cultures while earning your degree. From England to Egypt, the destinations and opportunities for you to make a global impact are endless.
Alumni and students discuss a case at the Ackerson Law Clinic
Career services
With four career centers on campus, we've doubled down on career development and placement to make sure every Cardinal is ready for a post-UofL world. Expand your career options by exploring jobs, internships and resume-building experiences.

Master your educational opportunities

Ready for more than a bachelor's degree? Explore the options at our Graduate School, where you can expand your education from your choice of master’s degrees in over 75 areas, and doctoral and professional degrees in more than 35 disciplines. 

The Graduate School offers research opportunities and real-world experiences that allow you to get out of the classroom and put theory into practice. Your studies will prepare you to embrace the challenges of a complex tomorrow. 

An online degree at your fingertips

With fully online bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs across various disciplines, you can stand out and accomplish your goals from wherever is most convenient to you. 

Our courses are taught by world-class university faculty who teach online and on campus, so you get the same UofL experience whether you step foot on campus or not.

Make a major decision

We aim to change the course of future generations while preparing students academically for the workplaces of tomorrow. Start your career path here.