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WHYLAU?
400+CLUBS & SPORTS ACTIVITIES
NECHEACCREDITATION
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL
GROWTH
A LARGE RANGE OF
SERVICES
WELL-EQUIPPED RESIDENTIAL
HALLS
44,200+GRADUATES
2CAMPUSES
CAREERCOUNSELING & SERVICES
100%OF TUITION EXPENSES
to support students' academic success
through year-round leadership, study abroad & civic-engagement opportunities
All found within LAU’s vibrant, student-centered environment
as well as program-
specific accreditation
to help students secure their dream jobs
equipped with state-of-the-art
facilities
Financial aid, scholarship, and university-employment packages that cover up to
that are safe and
comfortable
An alumni network of thousands of graduates worldwide who share LAU's pride
to meet students’
educational ambitions
3640Undergraduate
MAJORS | MINORS
“My three years at LAU helped me grow beyond my own expectations in terms of cognitive and social skills.”Reem Yahya, Political Science and International Affairs students, - on her participation in the 2019 Harvard World MUN, where she won a Diplomacy Award.
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THE LAUEXPERIENCE
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The Lebanese American University (LAU) is one of the oldest educational establishments in Lebanon. Chartered in the state of New York, we have headquarters and academic center in Manhattan and two campuses in Lebanon.
We are one of the top-rated universities in the Middle East and boast seven distinct schools, and a number of institutes and centers of advanced study. Our 8,500-plus students and hundreds of faculty and staff are among the brightest in the region.
LAU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
All of our faculty members are distinguished in their fields, both academically and professionally, and offer students a wealth of knowledge and experience.
“At LAU, you pursue an education that is second to none.”
As an LAU student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology, facilities and libraries unavailable elsewhere in the region, as well as research opportunities with faculty and their partners at institutions across the globe.
Our Mission
The Lebanese American University is committed to academic excellence, student centeredness, civic engagement, the advancement of scholarship, the education of the whole person, and the formation of leaders in a diverse and changing world.
Joseph G. Jabbra, President
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As an LAU student, you will benefit greatly from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. NECHE is the regional accrediting association in the United States developing and regularly reviewing standards for educational institutions of all levels.
• Ease in transferring creditsto and from other institutions
• Greater chance ofacceptance to othergraduate schools
• Increased employability
While LAU is fully accredited, we have sought out additional accreditation for individual programs from leading institutions to ensure students receive the strongest educational package possible.
The Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) is officially recognized by the French government, which allows its graduates to practice in France and the European Union. In addition, the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the organization in charge of accrediting architecture programs in the United States, has formally granted the professional degree of Bachelor of Architecture initial candidacy. The NAAB accreditation process is due to be completed by Spring 2020.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs at the Adnan Kassar School of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).The programs are:
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Studies
BS in Economics
BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Master in Human Resources Management
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Computer Science at LAU is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
UNIVERSITY-WIDEACCREDITATION
The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degrees in Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing at the Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The School of Pharmacy is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Also, the LAU School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is the only one outside the United States that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). By virtue of this, the school ensures excellence in pharmacy education and our PharmD graduates are eligible for licensure as pharmacists in most US states and provinces.
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George Najjar, Vice President for University Advancement
“LAU is at the forefront of institutions of higher learning, with local leadership, regional visibility and global presence.”
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LAUAT A GLANCE
44,200+
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CENTER IN NEW YORK
Campus in
BYBLOSCampus in
BEIRUT
SCHOOLS STUDENTS
Alumni chaptersHospital
INFORMATION OFFICES IN TRIPOLI & ZAHLE
Alumni worldwide
Nationalities represented among students
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ACADEMICSAT A GLANCE
131,038
424,573
556,586
191
875 832
3640
Full-Time &Part-Time Staff
Full-Time & Part-Time Faculty Members
Under-graduate majors
Under-graduate minors
FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME PHYSICIANS
e-journals
print volumes
e-books
3 20LIBRARIES CENTERSAND INSTITUTES
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SCHOOLSANDMAJORS
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSBachelor of Science (BS; 92 credits) in: • Business Studies with emphasis in:
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Family & Entrepreneurial Business Management
International Business
Information Technology Management
Management
Marketing
• Economics• Hospitality and Tourism Management
GRADUATE PROGRAMSMaster of Business Administration* (MBA; 39 credits)
Executive Master of Business Administration(EMBA; 36 credits)
Master of Arts in Applied Economics (MA; 30 credits)
Master of Science in Human Resources Management(MSHRM; 30 credits)
* Pending completion of registration formalities with the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSBachelor of Architecture (BArch)(176 credits)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in:• Fine Arts (92 credits)• Interior Architecture (Interior Design)
(139 credits)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in:• Fashion Design * (In collaboration
with ELIE SAAB and LondonCollege of Fashion) (128 credits)
• Graphic Design* (110 credits)• Interior Design (120 credits)
GRADUATE PROGRAMSMutaz and Rada Sawwaf Master of Arts in Islamic Art(MA; 30 credits)
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSBachelor of Arts (BA) in: • Arabic Language and Literature
(92 credits)• Communication (92 credits)• English (92 credits)• History (92 credits)• Multimedia Journalism (92 credits)• Performing Arts (93 credits)• Philosophy (92 credits)• Political Science (92 credits)• Political Science/International Affairs
(92 credits)• Psychology (92 credits)• Social Work and Community
Development (92 credits)• Television and Film (92 credits)• Translation (92 credits)
with emphasis in:Business
French
Bachelor of Science (BS) in:• Applied Physics (94 credits)• Bioinformatics (104 credits)• Biology (96 credits)• Chemistry (92 credits)• Computer Science (92 credits)• Mathematics (92 credits)• Nutrition (94 credits)• Nutrition and Dietetics-Coordinated
Program (CP) (121 credits)
GRADUATE PROGRAMSMaster of Arts (MA; 30 credits) in:• Education• Interdisciplinary Gender Studies• International Affairs• Migration Studies• Multimedia Journalism (31 credits)
Master of Science (MS; 30 credits) in:• Applied and Computational
Mathematics• Biological Sciences• Computer Science• Nutrition
/SCHOOL OFARCHITECTUREAND DESIGN
/SCHOOL OFARTS ANDSCIENCES
/ADNAN KASSARSCHOOL OFBUSINESS
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing (103 credits) Doctor of Medicine* (MD)
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSBachelor of Engineering(BE; 150 credits) in: • Civil Engineering• Computer Engineering• Electrical Engineering• Industrial Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Mechatronics Engineering• Petroleum Engineering
GRADUATE PROGRAMSMaster of Science (MS; 30 credits) in:• Civil and Environmental Engineering*• Computer Engineering• Industrial Engineering and
Engineering Management*
* View the updated list of programs on: https://www.lau.edu.lb/study/
/SCHOOL OFENGINEERING
/SCHOOL OFPHARMACY
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSBachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy (174 credits)
GRADUATE PROGRAMSMaster of Science (MS; 36 credits) in:• Pharmaceutical Development
and Management
DOCTOR OF PHARMACYPharmD (201 credits including theBS in Pharmacy)
Dietetic Internship (12 credits)
Diploma in Learning Disabilities and Giftedness (21 credits)
Pro-Green Diploma(ProGreen; 18 credits)
Teaching Diploma (TD; 21 credits)
Executive Master of Arts in Actuarial Science (EMA; 36 credits)
/ALICE RAMEZCHAGOURY SCHOOLOF NURSING
/GILBERT AND ROSE-MARIECHAGOURY SCHOOLOF MEDICINE
/DIPLOMAS/GRADUATE STUDIES
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You will have the chance to take part in a vibrant student community, which includes extracurricular activities, clubs, athletic and sporting events, and academic groups. You will develop leadership skills and community awareness, and achieve academic, intellectual and social growth.
The Office of the Dean of Students coordinates a diverse range of activities and clubs that includes everything from culture and sports to human rights and the arts. These groups provide you with outlets to pursue your interests and interact with the community.
Arts
Sports
Culture
Healthand Science
Society andCommunity
Engineering andTechnology
Business andEconomics
Politics
Design
LIFE ONCAMPUS
/STAYING ACTIVE
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/ATHLETICS& VARSITYSPORTSThe LAU Athletics Offices organize intercollegiate, intramural, high school, and international tournaments, in addition to arranging student participation in local, regional and international events.
A. Athletic Activities V. Varsity Sports
A.V. SWIMMING
V. CHEERLEADING
A.V. BASKETBALL
V. SOCCER
A.V. THAI KICKBOXING
A. YOGA
A.V. TENNIS
V. FUTSAL
A. JAZZ DANCE
A. LATIN DANCE
A. FITNESS
A.V. BADMINTON
V. HANDBALL
A. CHESS
V. RUGBY LEAGUE
V. TRACK & FIELD
V. VOLLEYBALL
A.V. TABLE TENNIS
SHAPINGSTUDENT LIFE
A. AEROBICS
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/STUDENT GOVERNANCE
/INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM & CULTURAL CLUBS
/STUDY ABROAD
LAU’s students take part in yearly elections to select their student representatives.
Taking part in the democratic process on campus will provide you with leadership
opportunities, and more importantly,a platform to advance the causes of the
LAU student body.
With nearly 78 nationalities represented on LAU’s campuses, the Office of International Services provides support for international students, helping them integrate into the culture on campus and outside the university’s gates. In addition, we hold annual events
such as Heritage Day, International Education Week and the International Students’ Athletics Tournament to shine a light on
the different backgrounds represented on campus.
Students looking to study abroad have access to programs,scholarships and official connections worldwide. Through our agreements with more than 50 institutions across the
globe, our students get the chance to study at prestigious universities like Sciences Po in France, the University of
California-Berkeley in the US, the University of Ottawa in Canada, and many more during their time at LAU.
“My work at Festival Next took my communication skills to the corporate level. Now I have the courage to
negotiate and close business deals.”
Noura Fayyad, communication arts student, on organizing and executing an annual and
renowned university festival.
FACESOF LAU
/STUDENT HONOR SOCIETY
/OUTREACH & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (OCE)
We reward our students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at annual awards ceremonies. Those with the highest cumulative GPA in each school are eligible for a handsome financial awardas well.
“Working on Connections taught me to work within a team, coordinate, prioritize and meet deadlines. It helped widen my networks of contacts, who will
come in handy when I graduate and work in the field.”
Sally Farhat, journalism student, on her experience as press attaché for
Connections, a student-run magazine.
“Being part of Harvard World MUN was especially challenging, as I was working alongside graduate students from prominent law and medical
schools, but still managed to match their skills and stand out.”
Sebastien Bechara, industrial engineering student who received an honorable mention and Verbal Commendation Award
at the 2019 World MUN in Madrid, Spain.
Students are encouraged to engage with their community through OCE activities, as well as with outside civil society organizations. OCE also organizes the Model United Nations, Model Arab League, Model European Union, and several leadership academies at the university. With the simulation programs, you’ll get a chance to travel to the UN headquarters in New York for hands-on experience in diplomacy and leadership. Notably, our MUN has the exclusive authorization to organize both the Global Classrooms International Middle School and High School Conferences in New York.
Elise Salem, Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Management
“The future belongs to young people, and we will support them by any means we can to help them empower themselves.”
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A PLACETO LIVE& LEARN
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Museum
Swimming Pool
Cafeterias & Cyber Cafes
Dorm Beds Studios
PCs, laptops & tablets allocated for student use
OF LANDBUILDINGS
Lecture Halls
Fitness Centers
Libraries Writing Centers
OF GREEN AREACLASSROOMS
Dance studios& Music Rooms
5 5Athletic Courts
Residence Halls
FACILITIESAT A GLANCE
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STUDENT LIFEAT A GLANCE
350+Extracurricular activities
7International athletic trips per year
80Intramural games each year across 6 different sports
15Major theater & musicproductions each year
3Annual festivals coordinated by the performing arts program
4Career & internship fairs
50+Study abroad & exchange program opportunities
85International sports matches annually
78Nations represented in the international student program
20Annual student productions
50+Athletic activities
89Clubs
33Varsity teams
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CAMPUS
CAMPUS
HEADQUARTERS
The Beirut campus is located within the Hamra district in the heart of the city. It sits on 27,500+ m2
of land, which encompasses 13 buildings and plenty of greenery. Its central location in the country’s capital enables students to have easy access to cultural, social, educational and recreational opportunities.
Our other campus is in Byblos, a coastal town situated 35 kilometers north of Beirut. Overlooking
the old city as well as the Mediterranean Sea, the campus features 18 buildings & many green spaces
across 317,643 m2. To facilitate students’ commute, LAU offers a shuttle bus between Beirut
and Byblos, as well as Byblos and Tripoli.
The LAU NY Headquarters and Academic Center is a high-tech facility located in the heart of Manhattan. Consisting of classrooms equipped with smart boards, video conferencing technology and HD projectors, the center hosts international conferences, lectures and workshops that feature leading scholars.
To know more about LAU's facilities, please visit the website http://fm.lau.edu.lb/
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Our three libraries boast spacious and well-stocked
facilities that include conference rooms, computer centers, group-
study areas, and open stacks holding about 424,573 books. In addition, you’ll have access
to hundreds of thousands of e-books and e-journals, as well
as 134 databases.
The LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital is a leading provider of patient services in Beirut, and serves as the primary teaching hospital
for LAU’s medicine, nursing, nutrition and pharmacy programs. The hospital is also
a leading research and innovation center, and new additions like the Comprehensive
Stroke Center – the only one of its kind in the region – put LAU Medical Center-RH on the
international map.
LAU students have a number of places for sports and
recreation, including a swimming pool, student center
and fitness center; tennis, volleyball and basketball courts; as well as spaces
for martial arts, games, and exercise and dance classes.
The university is home to 20 centers and institutes that hold conferences,
workshops, seminars and training programs throughout each year. You’ll have a unique opportunity to collaborate and network with
renowned researchers, faculty and professionals from around the world
through these institutes.
Students gather in the campus cafeterias to dine,
study and socialize. There is a ready selection of healthy,
reasonably priced meals and a variety of international cuisines, including everyone’s
favorite – Lebanese!
Located in downtown Beirut, the LAU Executive Center @ BCD
houses fully equipped classrooms and offices as well as a conference
room, Institute of Islamic Art & Architecture and lounge for the
university’s EMBA and MBA programs.
/LIBRARIES
/LAU MEDICALCENTER-RIZK HOSPITAL
/STUDENT CENTER & GYMS
/CENTERS & INSTITUTES
/CAFETERIAS
/LAU EXECUTIVECENTER @ SOLIDERE
In addition to our two campuses, we have information offices in Tripoli and Zahle.
For more on the information offices, visit:
https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply/sro.php
Our facilities are spread out across our two campuses. Both campuses are outfitted with state-of-the-art technical equipment, libraries and facilities that give each student everything they need to excel. Both campuses are also close to vibrant and diverse cities and their amenities.
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STUDENTORIENTATION
CAREERGUIDANCE SERVICES
STUDENTADVISING
STUDENT COUNSELING
HEALTHSERVICES
MORE THANACADEMIC SUCCESS
We are committed to making new students’ transitions as smooth and successful as possible. LAU’s New Student Orientation Program is held each fall and spring semester to acquaint newcomers with university rules and procedures, and to give you the opportunity to meet deans, advisors, professors and your fellow students.
From choosing a field of study to planning a career path, we offer comprehensive guidance to help you prepare for and achieve your goals. Through the Career Guidance Office, you’ll have access to workshops, internship and career fairs, and career advisors who are dedicated tohelping you:
Choose your field of studyExplore career optionsSearch for internships and jobsDevelop job-related goalsIdentify and research potential employers Improve your CV and cover lettersPrepare you for interviews
For the 2017-2018 academic year:
Our advising program aims to empower you to develop an educational plan consistent with your individual interests and abilities, and to provide you with support in overcoming any academic challenges.
To help you manage the challenges of university life, LAU offers confidential support & counseling services that include:• Short-term individual counseling andpsychotherapy• Crisis and emergency interventions• Referrals to off-campus professionals • Academic-skills tutoring• Career counseling• Consultations
Healthy students are successful students. That’s why the Health Services Office and hospital promote and protect the health and wellness of the whole university community. You’ll have medical insurance designed to help you stay healthy and prevent any financial difficulties arising from possible illness or accidents.
We focus on students’ academic as well as social and emotional growth. Our services and programs cover everything from transitioning to university life and choosing a major to finding employment.
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/COMMUNAL AREAS IN BYBLOS INCLUDE
/ROOMSINCLUDE
• Lounges
• Computers with Internet access
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Toilets and showers
• Laundry rooms
• Vending machines
• Beds with sheets and duvets
• Bathrooms*
• Desks
• Safety boxes
• TVs*
• High-speed Internet
• Refrigerators*
• Central heating and air conditioning
Living in LAU's residence halls is a unique experience that brings
students together and enhances their university experience. Our
residence halls are separated by gender and provide you with well-equipped, secure facilities
to live and study comfortably.
There is 24/7 security at the residence halls, with
supervisors and their teams overseeing the dormitories and
organizing regular social and extracurricular activities.
~405UNDERGRADUATES
LIVE ON CAMPUS
MAKING YOURSELF"AT HOME" AT LAU
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Here at LAU, we want to make sure you can study with us! With more than $36 million allocated for financial aid
and scholarships in the upcoming academic year, LAU is committed to
helping students fund their education.Financial aid, grants and scholarships
are given based on the financial need and academic qualifications
of applicants, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, religion
or ethnicity.
HELPING WITHCOSTS
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP COVERING UP TO
100%OF YOUR TUITION
“We give students lots of chances to interact with the industry because we believe that this gains them confidence in the know-how already
acquired at the university.”
Rania El Haddad, associate professor in hospitality and tourism management.
“LAU’s supportive environment, both academically and socially,is one of the many factors that make it special. ”
Rayana Jaafar, computer engineering graduate student who won a best paper award
at an international conference in New York.
FACESOF LAU
$36+ MILLION
1,129
1,686+
48% OF STUDENTS
122 STUDENTS
FINANCIAL AID/ SCHOLARSHIP
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
ENTRANCE AND HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP COVERING 10% TO 100% OF TUITION
allocated for scholarships and financial aid packages
students receive
MEPI AND USP SCHOLARSHIPS
324students benefited from
between 10% and 50% of tuition
LAU students are on scholarships
benefit from one or more forms of
benefit from
covering 100% of tuition
115 students benefit from
available to students with high Lebanese or French baccalaureate averages
receive BACC/SAT scholarships covering
300+ STUDENTS
50% OF TUITIONFEES
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FINANCIAL AID& SCHOLARSHIPS ROADMAP
Work Aidenables you to work on campus and have it count toward your tuition.
LAU Grants do not require repayment.
U.S. Federal Loans are available to students who are American citizens or Green Card holders.
Special Donor Grantsare awarded by external donors and are available to students who fulfill eligibility criteria.
Bank Loanscan be borrowed and repaid over a specified period, under certain terms and conditions, and as long as the student is eligible.
You may qualify for a Merit Scholarship, which covers 100% of tuition.
You may automatically qualify for a scholarship that covers between 10% and 50% of tuition.
TOP 5
FINANCIAL AID
in the official Lebanese
Baccalaureate exam
as early as possible.The following
packages can cover between 15% and
70% of tuition
I have ranked among the
We welcome you to apply for
I have
on my official Lebanese/French/ International
exam, SAT exam, and
very high scores
Baccalaureate
high school transcript
I have
in school and a
on my SAT exam
excellent grades
high score
You are eligible for a National Council for Scientific Research Scholarship, which covers 100% of tuition and provides you with a $500 monthly stipend.
/SCHOLARSHIPS
/FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES
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You may qualify for an LAU Award, which covers between 10% and 50% of tuition.
You may apply for an Athletic Scholarship, which covers 15% of tuition.
Your hard work and diligence pay off at LAU!
Outstanding students, athletes and competition winners are eligible for a number of scholarships and financial aid packages that partially or fully cover tuition.
FINANCIAL AID
April 15, 2020
MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
January 31, 2020
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPApril 15, 2020
BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIP
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
HONOR SCHOLARSHIP
LAU AWARDS
SAT SCHOLARSHIPNo application required; these
packages are automatically granted based on a student’s qualifications.
You can receive a combination of financial aid and scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition.
All aid and scholarships are renewable as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.
You can earn extra pocket money while gaining work experience by applying for Student Employment after your first semester at LAU.
For more information, please visit
https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply/
financial-aid/
• SPECIAL DONOR GRANTS available at: https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply/financial-aid/special-donors-grants.php
talented athlete
I am aI won an
(MUN, MAL, Engineering, Computer Science, Arts &
Sciences Fair, etc.)
LAU COMPETITION
/TALENT AND COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIPS
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Fill out and submit the online financial aid application as soon as you apply for admission to LAU.
Print the completed application, sign it and collect the required documents.
Submit the hard-copy application and required documents to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
Attend an interview with the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
http://faonline.lau.edu.lbFinancial aid applications are available for fall and spring semesters only.
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Submit the application and required documents to the Admissions Office by the set deadline.
APPLICATION & TUITION
Download the application from the website below:
Download theapplication from the website below:
Undergraduate tuition is charged at a fixed rate based on 12 credits. Any credits above 12 are free with a maximum of 18 credits allowed per semester. Students taking fewer than 12 credits, or those enrolled in summer courses, are charged on a per-credit basis.
Additional information on tuition and fees is available at: https://www.lau.edu.lb/fees
Complete the application and sign it.
Complete the application and sign it.
Attach any references from your coaches and/or any awards that you may have won.
Submit the application and required documents to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office by the set deadline.https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply/scholarships.php
https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply/scholarships.php
on my SAT exam
/LEARN HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
/LEARN HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP
/LEARN HOW TO APPLY FOR A MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
/TUITION
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ALUMNIAND THEIRLAU EXPERIENCE
Abu Dhabi, UAE Aleppo, SyriaBahrain Beirut College for Women Beirut, Lebanon Byblos, Lebanon Damascus, Syria Dubai & Northern Emirates, UAE Eastern Province, Saudi ArabiaJeddah, Saudi Arabia Jordan KuwaitNorth Lebanon, LebanonOmanQatarRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaSouth Lebanon, Lebanon
“I feel empowered with a solid foundation in the authentic art of the region,”
Iyad Naja (BS ’00), renowned international designer on his experience pursuing
a graduate degree in Islamic Art at LAU.
“We believe each instructor at LAU taught us valuable lessons beyond the course’s scope, which helped us throughout our journey.”
Nicolas Zaatar and Charlie el-Khoury (BE ’15) whose startup, which started as a capstone project,
landed them both on the Forbes Arab 30 Under 30 list.
Once you graduate from LAU, you will join a distinguished network of thousands of alumni. Through our 43 alumni chapters worldwide, graduates can reconnect with old classmates, meet new friends, and participate in reunions, homecomings, conferences, lectures, dinners, and gatherings that promote career and social networking opportunities.
Atlanta, USAChicago, USADallas, USADetroit, USAHouston, USA Montreal, Canada New England, USA New York/New Jersey, USA Northern California, USA Northern Florida, USA Ottawa, CanadaSeattle, USASouth Florida, USA Southern California, USAToronto, CanadaWashington, DC, USA
Athens, GreeceLondon, UKParis, FranceSwitzerland
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/REQUIRED DOCUMENTS /PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
/TRANSFER APPLICANTS
/IMPORTANT NOTES
* A completed application; available in this folder.Applications can also be downloaded or completed online at: https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply
* A recent passport-size photo.
* A clear photocopy of your identity card or passports for allthe nationalities you hold.
* A clear photocopy of your Family Civil Status record (For Lebanese and Arab nationals)
* An official high school transcript of the last three yearsto be summited to LAU's Admissions Office in a sealed andstamped envelope.
* Official SAT I or ACT scores.
* Proof of English proficiency with submission of oneof the below:• Official scores of the TOEFL; LAU code: 2595 (minimum score: 80)• Official scores of the IELTS (minimum score: 6.5)• English Entrance Exam (EEE) administered at LAU(minimum score: 500) View the exam schedule at: https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply/exams• SAT I Writing (minimum score: 23)• ACT Writing (minimum score: 7)The minimum required score is available at:https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply/admission/english-exam-scores.php
* Certified copies of all official certificates or diplomas.(such as High School, Lebanese and/or French Baccalaureate).
* Official Lebanese Baccalaureate equivalence of allnon-Lebanese degrees. (for Lebanese students only).
* Non-refundable fee of US$ 85 (LL 129,000) for the paper application and US$65 (LL 100,000) for the online application.
Additional documents required for Lebanese studentsapplying to the freshman program.
* Permission from the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education to enroll in the freshman program.
* SAT I and SAT II with a minimum combined score as set bythe Ministry of Education.a. Freshman Arts: Math I and any other two subjects.b. Freshman Science: Math II and two of the following subjects:Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
a. All Lebanese applicants must submit their SAT I score prior toadmission and their SAT II score during their freshman year, prior tostarting their sophomore year.
b. Lebanese students will not be able to declare a major andjoin the sophomore class before satisfying the requirements setby the Lebanese Ministry of Education and the LAU freshmanrequirements.
• Applicants who have studied at other institutions must submitofficial transcripts from all universities or colleges attended, alongwith academic catalogs.
• Applicants who have successfully completed the equivalent of atleast 12 credits will not be required to sit for the SAT I or ACT.
• Applicants might be required to sit for EEE(depending on the university or college they attended).
• Transfer applicants coming from a university or college from which LAU does not require an English exam, and who have not takenany English courses, will have to choose one of following options:a. Take remedial English (ENG009)b. Sit for the English placement test at LAU
All required documents will become the property of LAU and must be submitted by the set deadlines.• Only completed applications will be evaluated.
• Fulfillment of the minimum admission requirements does notguarantee admission.
• Admission is valid for one semester only.
• Transfer of applications from one campus to the other is possibleif the request is made within the set deadline.
• Applications will be considered for the first choice of major.Changing major, even after receiving acceptance, is possible ifthe request is made within the set deadline.
ADMISSION DEADLINESREGULAR: January 31, 2020LATE: July 15, 2020
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONSWINTER: September/May8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SUMMER: June/July8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
/TRANSITION PROGRAMYou may apply to certain majors in the Schools of Arts & Sciences and Business without taking the SAT. You would still need to submit proof of English proficiency (check required documents on the left). For a list of majors and more details, check the Transition Program webpage https://www.lau.edu.lb/transition Places are limited.
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/SCHOOL OFARTS & SCIENCES
ARCHITECTURE (BArch)Credits: 176
BUSINESS STUDIES (BS)Credits: 92Accounting, Banking & Finance, Family & Entrepreneurial Business, Management, International Business, Information Technology Management, Management, Marketing
CIVIL ENGINEERING (BE)Credits: 150
PHARMACY (BS)Credits: 174
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (BE)Credits: 150
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (BE)Credits: 150
ARABIC LANGUAGE & LITERATURE (BA)Credits: 92
APPLIED PHYSICS (BA)Credits: 94
PERFORMING ARTS (BA)Credits: 93
NUTRITION & DIETETICS-COORDINATED PROGRAM (CP) (BS)Credits: 121
TELEVISION & FILM (BA)Credits: 92
TRANSLATION (BA)Credits: 92
FASHION DESIGN (BFA)
* (In collaboration with ELIE SAAB & London College of Fashion)Credits: 128
ECONOMICS (BS)Credits: 92
COMPUTER ENGINEERING (BE)Credits: 150
MECHA-TRONICS ENGINEERING (BE)Credits: 150
COMMU-NICATION (BA)Credits: 92
ENGLISH (BA)Credits: 92
PHILOSOPHY (BA)Credits: 92
FINE ARTS (BA)Credits: 92
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT (BS)Credits: 92
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (BE)Credits: 150
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING (BE)Credits: 150
BIO-INFORMATICS (BS)Credits: 104
HISTORY (BA)Credits: 92
POLITICAL SCIENCE (BA)Credits: 92
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE -INTERIOR DESIGN (BFA)Credits: 139
INTERIOR DESIGN (BFA) Credits: 120
CHEMISTRY (BS)Credits: 92
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM (BA)Credits: 92
PSYCHOLOGY (BA)Credits: 92
GRAPHIC DESIGN (BFA)*Credits: 110
BIOLOGY (BS)Credits: 96
MATHEMATICS (BS)Credits: 92
POLITICAL SCIENCE/INTER-NATIONAL AFFAIRS (BA)Credits: 92
COMPUTER SCIENCE (BS)Credits: 92
NUTRITION (BS)Credits: 94
SOCIAL WORK & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (BA)Credits: 92
BA Bachelor of Arts / BArch Bachelor of Architecture / BE Bachelor of Engineering / BS Bachelor of Science / BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts
For students entering as freshmen, LAU offers Freshman Arts & Freshman
Science Programs. (30 credits each)
View the updated list of programs on:https://www.lau.edu.lb/study
SCHOOLS,MAJORS & MINORS
/ALICE RAMEZCHAGOURY SCHOOL OFNURSING
NURSING (BS)Credits: 103
Actuarial Studies
Advertising & Public Relations
Animation
Arabic Language & Literature
Audiovisual Production
Environmental Science
Fine Arts
Food Science & Management
Gender Studies
History
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Climate Change & Sustainability Policy
Computer Science
Conflict Analysis & Resolution
Construction Management
Creative and Journalistic Writing
Digital Media
Economics
English
Photography
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Islamic Art & Architecture
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Multimedia Journalism
Nutrition
Performing Arts
Political Science & International Affairs
Social Work & Community Development
Religious Studies
Sociology
Philosophy
Psychology
Visual Arts
* Pending completion of registration formalities with the New York State Education Department.
Dietetic Internship Credits: 12
Diploma in Learning Disabilities & Giftedness
Credits: 21
Pro Green Diploma Credits: 18
Teaching Diploma (TD) Credits: 21
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SATGUIDELINES
We recommend you sign up for the SAT as early as possible in order to ensure your scores are submitted by the application deadline. To speed up the application process, we encourage you to submit both your official and unofficial scores.
/LEARN HOW TO SEND YOURSAT SCORES TO THE LAU ADMISSIONS OFFICE
/YOU APPLIED.WHAT NEXT?
A. Send the official scores through www.collegeboard.orgby using the LAU SAT code 2595.
B. Send the unofficial scores by following these steps:
Log in to your College Board account and go to: “My SAT”
Click on “View Score Details” for each of your SAT I scores.
Choose “Download Report” on the top right of the page.
Print the PDF file if you are submitting the scoresby hand or send the PDF file as attachment to:[email protected] [email protected]
TRACK YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE ON PORTAL!WWW.LAU.EDU.LB/PORTAL
A. You will receive an email with your username and password
to activate your Portal within 10 to 20 days after submitting
your application.
B. You can also view your username and password at:
https://www.lau.edu.lb/status
(if you know your LAU ID number)
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View the missing documents you need to send to the Admissions Office
Log in to your LAU email
View announcements
Learn about the services LAU provides
View important dates and deadlines
View the submitted documents
Track your application status
Apply for financial aid/scholarships/housing
Know the school/major you are applying to
View your acceptance letter and financial aid and scholarship decisions
N.B. Make sure to supply us with your personal email and mobile number.
Please write N/A when an answer is not applicable.
Please apply to one LAU campus only. Mark the campus of your choice: Beirut Byblos
Which semester are you applying for? Fall Spring Summer Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mother’s mobile Mother’s full maiden name Mother’s nationality(ies)
4. Nationality to be used once enrolled at LAU ............................................ Other nationality(ies) -if any- .........................................
Are you a US citizen or a US Green Card holder Yes No
Ifyes,pleasesubmitwithyourapplicationaW9SForm,availableatwww.irs.govwithproofofyourSocialSecuritynumber.
5.Place of birth: City ......................................................................... Country ..............................................................................................
6.Date of birth: Day/............../Month/............../Year/.....................
7.Mailing address(tobeusedinalluniversitycorrespondence)
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Full name ......................................................................................Relationship ......................................................................................
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9.Nameofpersontocontactincaseofanemergency.............................................................................................................................
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11. Indicateyourchoiceofmajor(withemphasisifapplicable)inorderofpreference.
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12. Listallschoolsyouhaveattendedstartingwiththemostrecent.
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-Indicatethedateyouobtainedorwillobtainyourdiploma/certificate:..................................................................................
- Checktheappropriatediploma/certificatewiththecorrespondingsection/subjects(ifapplicable):
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French Baccalaureate Life Science GeneralScience Economics & Sociology Literature & Humanities
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AlldocumentssubmittedbyapplicantsbecomethepropertyofLAUandmaynotbereclaimed.
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