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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medium-sized
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Name | American University of Beirut ![]() |
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Name (Non Latin) | الجامعة الاميركية في بيروت |
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 |
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+961 (1) 750 775 |
Other locations | Bekaa |
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The following American University of Beirut'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 American University of Beirut's academic range and degree level offering.
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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 American University of Beirut's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has American University of Beirut a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
American University of Beirut'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 American University of Beirut's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for American University of Beirut.
American University of Beirut 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).
American University of Beirut is a private higher education institution.
American University of Beirut 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.
American University of Beirut does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of American University of Beirut'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 American University of Beirut'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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American University of Beirut is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1961
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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.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the American University of Beirut 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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