Lebanese American University

Lebanese American University, Beirut

  • #701-710 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • HighResearch Output
  • 8,041Total Students
  • 750Faculty
  • 1,069Int'l Students

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Based in Beirut and Byblos, the Lebanese American University is the 15th best university in the Arab region according to our most recent rankings. It offers bachelor’s degrees taught in English in a full range of subject areas, including:

  • Arabic language and literature
  • Communication arts
  • Economics
  • Graphic design
  • Industrial engineering
  • Multimedia journalism
  • Political science

A rigorous admissions process

Undergraduate requirements depend on the course, but normally you will be asked to submit a paper or online application, with official transcripts from the school you’ve attended for the past three years. You’ll also need to provide your official SAT I or ACT scores and proof of your proficiency in English.

Note that the Lebanese American University only accepts the TOEFL, IELTS, SAT I, ACT (writing section) and its own English entrance exams. Compare required scores here.

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About

Based in Beirut and Byblos, the Lebanese American University is the 15th best university in the Arab region according to our most recent rankings. It offers bachelor’s degrees taught in English in a full range of subject areas, including:

  • Arabic language and literature
  • Communication arts
  • Economics
  • Graphic design
  • Industrial engineering
  • Multimedia journalism
  • Political science

A rigorous admissions process

Undergraduate requirements depend on the course, but normally you will be asked to submit a paper or online application, with official transcripts from the school you’ve attended for the past three years. You’ll also need to provide your official SAT I or ACT scores and proof of your proficiency in English.

Note that the Lebanese American University only accepts the TOEFL, IELTS, SAT I, ACT (writing section) and its own English entrance exams. Compare required scores here.

Hungry for more?

Follow the Lebanese American University on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to find out about upcoming events, cool research papers and explore student life in Lebanon.

 

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2015
    #651-700
  • 2016
    #651-700
  • 2017
    #651-700
  • 2018
    #601-650
  • 2019
    #601-650
  • 2020
    #581-590
  • 2021
    #551-560
  • 2022
    #581-590
  • 2023
    #601-650
  • 2024
    #661-670
  • 2025
    #701-710

Student & Staff

Total students
8,041

9%
91%

International students
1,069

7%
93%

Total faculty staff
750

212
538

Total students
8,041

9%
91%

International students
1,069

7%
93%

Total faculty staff
750

538
212
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Campus locations

Beirut Campus,

Lebanese American University , Beirut , Lebanon ,

Byblos Campus,

Byblos , Lebanon , 36

New York,

211 East 46th Street , New York , United States , 10017

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English language requirements

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