American University of Beirut

country rank	1
world rank	1857

University Overview

Founded in 1866, American University of Beirut is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Beirut (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bekaa. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, American University of Beirut (AUB) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. American University of Beirut (AUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 152 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Lebanese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	American University of Beirut
Name	الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت
Acronym	AUB
Founded	1866
Motto	That they may have life and have it more abundantly
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University Location

Address	PO Box 110236, Riad El Solh Beirut (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 1107 2020 Beirut Lebanon
T	+961 (1) 350 000
F	+961 (1) 750 775
Other locations	Bekaa

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of American University of Beirut for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro)	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)
International students Int'l student	15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro)	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate American University of Beirut's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	50-60%
Admission Office	College Hall, PO Box 11 0236 Riad El Solh Beirut 1107 2020 +961 (1) 374374 x 2590

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate American University of Beirut's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	7,000-7,999
Academic Staff	800-899
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of American University of Beirut for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Accreditation
1961

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the American University of Beirut as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

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Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

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