LebanonBeirutPrivate UniversityTaught in Arabic, EnglishLebanese American University
الجامعة اللبنانية الأميركية
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The Lebanese American University is a private, non-sectarian American-style university founded in 1924, with seven schools on its Beirut and Byblos campuses. It offers about 34 bachelor's and 26 master's programmes plus the PharmD and MD. LAU offers need-based financial aid and merit scholarships and hosts the Tomorrow's Leaders scholarship programme.
Life and living
Beirut
Life and living
Beirut
Living in Beirut
Beirut is Lebanon's capital and largest city, home to the American University of Beirut and the Beirut campus of the Lebanese American University.
Student housing
AUB estimates university-owned housing at US$4,000–4,800 for a nine-month academic year (2026–2027).
Transport for students
Lebanon's transport ministry set official fares in May 2024: LL150,000 for a service taxi within Beirut and LL75,000 for a bus or minivan.
Top landmarks
Pigeon Rocks (Raouché)
Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
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National Museum of Beirut
Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:City Population: Beirut governorate estimate 433,249 (2017-12-31, Lebanese Ministry of Public Health)Wikipedia: Beirut (city c. 433,249 in 2017; Greater Beirut 2.4 million in 2025)AUB Financial Aid: Cost of Attendance 2026-2027 (housing, institutionally owned: $4,000-$4,800 per nine months)L'Orient Today (30 May 2024): Transport ministry announces fixed fares for taxis and busesWikipedia: RaouchéWikipedia: Mohammad Al-Amin MosqueWikipedia: National Museum of Beirut
Faculties and programmes
7 faculties · 43 programmes
Faculties and programmes
7 faculties · 43 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
School of Architecture & Design (SArD)
BachelorENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Fashion Design
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Graphic Design
School of Arts & Sciences (SoAS)
BachelorMasterARArabicENEnglish- BiologyEN
- Chemistry· BachelorEN
- Computer ScienceEN
- Curriculum & InstructionEN
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Film & Television Production· BachelorEN
- International RelationsEN
- JournalismEN
- Languages and Literature· Bachelor:EN· Master:ENAR
- MathematicsEN
- Nutrition and DieteticsEN
- Physics· BachelorEN
- Political Science· BachelorEN
- Psychology· BachelorEN
- Theatre & Drama· BachelorEN
Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB)
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Corporate Law· Master
- Criminal Law· Master
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor
- Finance
- Hospitality Management· Bachelor
- Human Resource Management· Master
- Human Rights Law· Master
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor
- International Business
- International Law· Master
- Marketing· Bachelor
School of Engineering (SOE)
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering· Bachelor
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Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine
MasterENEnglish- General Medicine
Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing
BachelorENEnglish- Nursing
School of Pharmacy
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Pharmacy
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
U.S.-MEPI Tomorrow's Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship 2027–2028 (AUB & LAU)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.lau.edu.lb. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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LebanonU.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
A U.S. Department of State initiative that funds the Tomorrow's Leaders programme: full undergraduate scholarships for students from the Middle East and North Africa at American-style universities in the region, such as the American University of Beirut and the Lebanese American University, with leadership and civic training.
LebanonAmerican University of Beirut
The American University of Beirut is a private, independent, non-sectarian university founded in 1866. It teaches in English on the American liberal-arts model across eight faculties, with more than 130 bachelor's, master's, MD and PhD programmes, and runs a large academic medical centre. AUB offers need-based financial aid and merit scholarships.
TurkeyTürkiye Bursları Scholarships
Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) is a government-funded program of the Republic of Türkiye for international students at bachelor's, master's, doctoral and research levels. It typically covers tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance and a flight ticket, plus a one-year Turkish language course before studies begin. Applications are submitted online through the official portal, and selection is based on academic merit and an interview.