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الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية

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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

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Control Typeprivate

Entity

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name Lebanese American University
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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Location

Address PO Box 13-5053, Chouran
Beirut
1102 2801 Beirut
Lebanon
الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية Phone Number +961 (1) 786 456
الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية 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 الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية'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 الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية'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 الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية.

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية: 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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Admission Info

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 الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's admission information.

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية'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.

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية'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

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية.

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Control Type Control Type

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية is a private higher education institution.


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Entity Type Entity Type

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية is a non-profit higher education institution.


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's main facilities:


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Library


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Housing University Housing

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


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية'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 الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's main services:


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية'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.

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our guide to university accreditation and recognition for further information.


الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2009


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية'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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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية'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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

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

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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