As a selective-admissions, comprehensive public university, Louisiana Tech is committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity, public service, and workforce/economic development.
- #770 Ranking
- 13 PhDs
- 485 Academic Staff
- 11,173 Students
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Engineering & Technology (6)
- Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
- Ph.D. Cyberspace Engineering
- Ph.D. Engineering
- Ph.D. Engineering Education
- Ph.D. Engineering Physics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
- Ph.D. Engineering Physics
- Ph.D. Micro-Nanoscale Systems
Social Sciences (3)
- Ph.D. Audiology
- Ph.D. Counseling Psychology
Computer Science & IT (2)
Business & Management (1)
- Ph.D. Business Administration
Education & Training (1)
- Ph.D. Engineering Education
About
History
Louisiana Tech University was founded in 1894 as Louisiana Industrial Institute, by Act 68 of the General Assembly of Louisiana. The Honorable George M. Lomax, state representative from Lincoln Parish, introduced the legislation.
Education
Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging, yet safe and supportive, diverse community of learners.
Research
Louisiana Tech faculty and students participate in world-renowned research. Faculty and students perform interdisciplinary research that impacts the world on a daily basis. Our students and faculty are working to discover new particles, develop novel drug delivery systems, engineer tissue, monitor the environmental, innovate trenchless installation, inspection and remediation of underground utilities, perform ultra-sensitive medical imaging and developing life-saving biomedical technologies.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
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2022
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2021
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
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2022
575
2021
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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.
Services
Housing services
Louisiana Tech’s Department of Residential Life offers students a variety of housing options. Incoming freshmen have the option to reside in the residential suites, the traditional residence halls, Legacy Park apartments and selected apartment commons, which may change each year, within University Park and Park Place. Our returning students (anyone returning to live on campus after their first year) have the option to select from an available apartment within University Park and Park Place or an available space within our traditional residence halls.
Library services
Prescott Memorial Library exists to support the curricular, research, and service activities of Louisiana Tech University.
Prescott Library strives to provide this support to all constituents of the University.
ICT services
Numerous computers are located on the main floor. These computers provide access to the Library’s website and some software programs.
Student Life
Campus life
One source of our University’s strength is its diversity. Contrasts create learning experiences beyond the classroom, and our students have the opportunity to engage in high-impact learning practices such as study abroad. Our students come to Ruston from 47 states and 64 foreign countries. Partnerships with large and small companies enrich students’ learning experiences and increase their chances of finding great jobs in Louisiana and beyond.
Student clubs
- Advocates for World Health.
- African Students Association.
- AGC/NASTT Student Chapter.
- Alpha Chi Omega.
- Alpha Epsilon Delta.
- Alpha Eta Mu Beta.
- Alpha Eta Rho.
- Alpha Gamma Rho.
Accreditation
Louisiana Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.
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