Overview
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.
University Snapshot
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medium-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| 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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University Location
| 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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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some American University of Beirut's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
American University of Beirut's Facebook page
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American University of Beirut's YouTube channel
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American University of Beirut's main LinkedIn profile
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