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Lebanese American University

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Overview

Founded in 1924, the Lebanese American University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Beirut (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Byblos. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Lebanese American University (LAU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Lebanese higher education institution. Lebanese American University (LAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 100-year-old Lebanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Lebanese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Lebanese American University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Lebanese American University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Lebanese American University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Lebanese American University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية
Acronym LAU
Founded 1924
Motto To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield
Colours Green and white
Mascot A Phoenician boat
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University Location

Address PO Box 13-5053, Chouran
Beirut
1102 2801 Beirut
Lebanon
Lebanese American University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Lebanese American University Phone Number +961 (1) 786 456
Lebanese American University Fax Number +961 (1) 867 098
Other locations Byblos

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Lebanese American University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Lebanese American University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Lebanese American University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Lebanese American University.

Lebanese American University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Lebanese American University's admission information.

Lebanese American University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Lebanese American University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Lebanese American University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Lebanese American University's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Lebanese American University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Lebanese American University has more than 1300 international students.

Lebanese American University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 13-5053, Chouran
Beirut 1102 2801
01-786 456 (Ext. 1111)


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Lebanese American University.

Lebanese American University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Lebanese American University has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Lebanese American University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


Lebanese American University's Control Type Control Type

Lebanese American University is a private higher education institution.


Lebanese American University's Entity Type Entity Type

Lebanese American University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Lebanese American University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Lebanese American University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Lebanese American University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Lebanese American University's main facilities:


Lebanese American University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Lebanese American University's Library


Lebanese American University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Lebanese American University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Lebanese American University's main services:


Lebanese American University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Lebanese American University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Lebanese American University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Lebanese American University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Lebanese American University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Lebanese American University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Lebanese American University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2009


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Lebanese American University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Lebanese American University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
  • International Association of University Presidents (IAUP)
  • Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU)
  • American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
  • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
  • Association of American International Colleges and Universities (AAICU)
  • College Board
  • Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)
  • World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)
  • Conseil National de Recherches Scientifiques (CNRS)
  • AAICU Direct Educational Exchange Program (AAICU-DEEP)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Lebanese American University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Lebanese American University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Lebanese American University's Facebook page Lebanese American University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Lebanese American University's X (formerly Twitter) page Lebanese American University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Lebanese American University's YouTube channel Lebanese American University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Lebanese American University's Instagram page Lebanese American University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Lebanese American University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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