Founded in 1866, the American University of Beirut 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 Bekaa. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, American University of Beirut (AUB) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Lebanese higher education institution. American University of Beirut (AUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 158-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 50-59% making this Lebanese higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AUB 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, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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averagely selective
Name (Non Latin) | الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت |
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Name | American University of Beirut |
Acronym | AUB |
Founded | 1866 |
Motto | That they may have life and have it more abundantly |
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Address | PO Box 110236, Riad El Solh Beirut 1107 2020 Beirut Lebanon |
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+961 (1) 350 000 | |
+961 (1) 750 775 | |
Other locations | Bekaa |
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The following الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت'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 في بيروت's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
International students |
15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
American University of Beirut has more than 2000 international students.Tip: search for الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت.
الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).
الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت is a private higher education institution.
الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1961
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