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AUB

American University of Beirut

2025–26 informationApplications: join.aub.edu.lb
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Programs​

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AUB offers ~46 undergraduate programs across six faculties.

Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (MSFEA)12 programs​

  • ArchitectureSchool of Architecture and DesignBArch5 years174 credits
  • Graphic DesignSchool of Architecture and DesignBFA4 years139 credits
  • Landscape ArchitectureSchool of Architecture and DesignBLA4 years144 credits
  • Chemical Engineering *Chemical Engineering and Advanced EnergyBE4 years150 credits
  • Chemical Engineering *Chemical Engineering and Advanced EnergyBS3 years140 credits
  • Civil EngineeringCivil and Environmental EngineeringBE4 years150 credits
  • Construction EngineeringCivil and Environmental EngineeringBS3 years110 credits
  • Computer and Communications Engineering (CCE)Electrical and Computer EngineeringBE4 years150 credits

Application​

Application Types + Windows​

AUB offers several application tracks. Early Merit applicants are evaluated first and may receive merit scholarships; Regular is the main window; Spring admission is available for limited seats; and Transfer is for students with university credits.

Fall 2026-27

Spring 2025-26

  • Freshman —
    Apply byOct 31, 2025Opens Sep 8, 2025
    Decisions
    By end Nov 2025
    Latest SAT
    Oct 2025
  • Sophomore —
    Apply byOct 31, 2025Opens Sep 8, 2025
    Decisions
    By end Nov 2025
    Latest SAT
    Oct 2025

Spring 2026-27

Source:Deadlines

Difference between tracks

Early Merit
Apply by October 31. Requires top 25% class rank and higher SAT thresholds. Decisions arrive by end of December. Early Merit recipients are automatically considered for the 30% / 25% / 20% merit scholarships (Early Admission / Early Action / Early Decision respectively).
Regular
The main application window (November – December 20). Standard SAT minimums apply. Decisions by end of March.
Spring
For mid-year enrollment. Limited seats, same requirements as Regular. Not all programs accept Spring applicants.
Transfer
For students who have completed university-level courses. Students with fewer than 54 credits must still submit SAT scores. Students with 24+ credits (junior transfer) are waived from the SAT. Course syllabi required for credit evaluation.

Source:AUB Catalogue 2025-26 — Admissions

Application Price​

FeeAmount (USD)

Application feeNon-refundable
$50
Confirmation depositNon-refundable, credited to your account upon registration
$1,000

Source:Catalogue — Admissions

Also accepts applications via Common App. The Apply Now button at the bottom-left of this page opens AUB's online application portal.

Tuition (AY 2025-2026)​

Undergraduate students are charged for the first 15 credits only per semester. The minimum course load is 12 credits.

Faculty / SchoolUSD per credit

FAS — Freshmen (all tracks)
$847
FAS — Humanities & Social Sciences
$822
FAS — Sciences
$872
FAS — Financial Economics
$1,004
Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences (FAFS)
$888
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (MSFEA)
$983

Other mandatory fees per year

FeeAmount (USD)

General deposit (refundable, paid once)
$200
Social activity fee
$36/year
Health Insurance Plan (HIP) — 12 months
$392
Technology fee
$210/semester ($105 summer)
Late registration fee
$100
NSSF fee
LBP 8,400,000/year

Sources:AUB Tuition and Fees 2025-2026 (PDF)Tuition Calculator

Scholarships​

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University-offered scholarships​

Around 80% of students who apply for financial aid receive some form of assistance.

Merit scholarships​

ScholarshipCoverageEligibilityConditions
AUB Merit ScholarshipFull tuition10 awards/year to newly admitted undergraduates with outstanding academicsMaintain 3.5 GPA per term; renewable for normal study period + 1 term
Early Admission Scholarship30% of tuitionGranted to Early Admission recipientsEnroll in accepted major first term; maintain 3.5 GPA
Early Action Scholarship25% of tuitionGranted to Early Action recipientsSame as above
Early Decision Scholarship20% of tuitionGranted to Early Decision recipientsSame as above
SAT Scholarship10% of tuitionBased on SAT scores (automatic)Maintain 3.5 GPA per term
Lebanese Baccalaureate ScholarshipFull tuitionTop 3 students in each of the 4 Lebanese Bac sections (12 awards total)Maintain 3.5 GPA per term
Liberal Arts Scholarship70% of tuitionStudents in Arabic, Archaeology, Art History, Education, English, History, Philosophy, Sociology-Anthropology, or Studio Arts. Apply after freshman yearMaintain good academic standing; must stay in declared field

Source:Catalogue — Financial Aid

Need-based aid​

ProgramCoverage

Need-Based Financial Aid GrantsDetails: Outright grants (not loans) based on family financial situation. Assessed by the Interfaculty Financial Aid Committee. Valid for normal study period + 1 additional term
Varies by assessed need
Need-Based Work-StudyDetails: Available to need-based grant recipients who request additional support. Must work minimum 50 hours/month on campus
10% of tuition

Source:Catalogue — Financial Aid

How to apply for financial aid: applicants who submit an admissions application receive an email from the Office of Financial Aid with instructions. Enrolled students: faid@aub.edu.lb.

Sources:Office of Financial AidFinancial Aid Application Deadlines

Requirements​

SAT​

The SAT is required for all freshman and sophomore applicants. AUB uses the SuperScore (highest section scores across multiple sittings). When registering for the SAT, use AUB code 0902 so College Board sends scores directly.

General minimums (Regular admission)

TrackMinimum SAT SuperScore

Sciences track
950
Arts track
870
Auto-admit to Freshman Year
1,100+

Source:Catalogue — Admissions

Early Merit / direct-to-major SAT minimums

ProgramMinimum SAT SuperScore

FAS — Humanities & Social Sciences
1,170
FAS — Economics
1,270
FAS — Sciences
1,270
FAS — Biology
1,350
Rafic Hariri School of Nursing (HSON)
1,170
Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences (FAFS)
1,270

Source:Catalogue — Admissions

SAT waiver: Applicants with an overall average of 13/20 or equivalent in both Grade 10 and Grade 11 may be waived from the SAT requirement. Junior transfer students (24+ credits) are also waived.

High-school grades​

  • Official transcripts for Grades 10, 11, and 12 are required.
  • Early Merit applicants must rank in the top 25% of their class.
  • A recognized secondary school certificate is required (Lebanese Baccalaureate, IB, French Bac, A-Levels, US High School Diploma, etc.).
  • An equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education is needed for non-Lebanese curricula.
  • Hard-copy transcripts and diploma must be submitted by early July before enrollment.

Source:AUB Catalogue 2025-26 — Admissions

English proficiency​

All teaching at AUB is conducted in English. Students must demonstrate proficiency via one of the following (undergraduate thresholds):

TestMinimum Score

TOEFL iBTValidity: 2 years
79
IELTS AcademicValidity: 2 years
6.5
AUB English Entrance Exam (AUB-EN)Validity: 1 year
Per placement
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & WritingValidity: —
Per AUB threshold

English proficiency scores must be submitted by mid-July prior to registration.

Contacts​

DepartmentPhoneEmailNotes
Office of Admissions (Undergraduate)+961-1-374374 ext. 2890admissions@aub.edu.lbFirst building right of Medical Gate, ground floor. Mon–Fri: 8am–4:30pm (Sep–May), 8am–2:30pm (Jun–Aug)
Office of Admissions (Graduate)+961-1-374374 ext. 3503grad-admissions@aub.edu.lbSame hours as above
Office of Financial Aid+961-1-350000 ext. 3160faid@aub.edu.lbBuilding 20 near Medical Gate. Mon–Fri: 8am–4:30pm (Sep–May), 8am–2:30pm (Jun–Aug)
Financial Aid — US/Canadian Loans+961-1-350000 ext. 3167/3164isa@aub.edu.lb—
Office of the Registrar+961-1-350000registrar@aub.edu.lb—
Office of the Comptroller (fees/billing)+961-1-350000compt_sas@aub.edu.lb—

Mailing address: American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon

Sources:Contact UsAdmissions ContactFinancial Aid Contact