University of Louisville in USA 

Founded in 1798 as one of the nation’s first city-owned, public universities, UofL is a vital ecosystem that creates thriving futures for our students, our community and our society.

Why UofL?

As one of only 84 universities in the United States to earn recognition by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community Engaged university, we impact lives in areas of student success and research and innovation, while our dynamic connection with our local and global communities provides unparalleled opportunities for students and citizens both.

We prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders, whatever their passions may be. UofL’s more than 23,000 students can choose from undergraduate degrees in more than 60 fields, master’s degrees in over 75 areas, and doctoral and professional degrees in more than 35 disciplines.

We harness the power of innovation to better our community and beyond, pushing boundaries in research, scholarship and creative activity. UofL is an anchor institution for the city and state, one of Louisville’s largest employers and contributes significantly to the cultural and intellectual life of the community.

Mission Statement

The University of Louisville pursues excellence and inclusiveness in its work to educate and serve its community through:
teaching diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in order to develop engaged citizens, leaders, and scholars, practicing and applying research, scholarship and creative activity, and providing engaged service and outreach that improve the quality of life for local and global communities.
The university is committed to achieving preeminence as a nationally recognized metropolitan research university.

Vision statement

The University of Louisville will be recognized as a great place to learn, discover, connect and work because we celebrate diversity, foster equity and strive for inclusion.