BAU

Beirut Arab University

2025–26 informationApplications: ssb8en.bau.edu.lb

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• 46programs in 10 faculties
• $50Application fee
• $111–$387per credit
• admission@bau.edu.lbAdmissions Office

Programs

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BAU offers 46 undergraduate programs across ten faculties, spread across its Beirut (main), Debbieh, Tripoli, and Bekaa campuses.

All faculties (10)Faculty of Human Sciences (HS): 12Faculty of Law & Political Science (LPS): 1Faculty of Business Administration (BA): 6Faculty of Architecture – Design & Built Environment (ADBE): 4Faculty of Engineering (ENG): 10Faculty of Science (SCI): 6Faculty of Pharmacy (PHARM): 1Faculty of Medicine (MED): 1Faculty of Dentistry (DENT): 1Faculty of Health Sciences (HSC): 4

Faculty of Human Sciences (HS)12 programs

• Arabic Language and LiteratureBA3 years99 credits
• Education — Arabic Language (AR)BEd3 years107 credits
• Education — Early Childhood (EC)BEd3 years107 credits
• Education — English Language (EN)BEd3 years107 credits
• Education — Sciences and Mathematics (SM)BEd3 years107 credits
• Education — Social Sciences (SS)BEd3 years107 credits
• English Language and LiteratureBA3 years99 credits
• French Language and LiteratureBA3 years99 credits

Application

Application Types + Windows

BAU holds two undergraduate admission rounds per year for Fall intake — the 1st Round in March and the 2nd Round in July — followed by the Fall semester that September. There is no separate Spring or Summer undergraduate cycle. Applications are submitted via BAU's online portal (the Apply Now button at the bottom-left of this page opens it directly). Applicants may list up to four programs in order of preference on a single application.

• — 1st RoundApplyFall 2025-26
  Apply byFeb 26, 2025Opens Dec 2, 2024

  All faculties

  Exam Date

  Mar 1, 2025

• — 2nd RoundApplyFall 2025-26
  Apply byJul 17, 2025Opens May 5, 2025

  Medicine and Dentistry not offered in the 2nd round

  Exam Date

  Jul 22, 2025

• — 2nd RoundApplyFall 2026-27
  Apply byJul 23, 2026Opens May 4, 2026

  Exam Date

  July 28, 2026

Source:Prospective Students

Difference between tracks

Freshman

A 30-credit, two-semester preparatory year for students whose secondary certificate comes from a non-Lebanese, 12-year system (e.g. IGCSE/GCE O-levels only, IB Diploma pending equivalence). Requires SAT I (see Requirements below). Advances to Sophomore after completing the year and passing BAU's major-specific admission exam.

Sophomore (First Year proper)

Direct entry for holders of the Lebanese Secondary School Certificate (any stream), Technical Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, Full IB Diploma, or other recognized equivalent. Must pass BAU's admission exam for the chosen major.

Transfer

For students with completed credits from another recognized university. Requires certified transcripts and course syllabi for credit evaluation by the Faculty.

Each major has its own entrance exam that may include thinking-skills questions, scientific subjects, a personal interview, and — for Architecture/Design programs — a drawing test.

Sources:BAU Prospective StudentsBAU FAQ — Undergraduate

Application Price

FeeAmount (USD)

Application feeNon-refundable; paid at submission of the online application. Covers the admission-exam sitting — no separate exam fee.

$50

Enrollment depositAccepted students must pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm enrollment. Exact amount is communicated in the acceptance letter.

Non-refundable (amount not published)

Source:Prospective Students

The Apply Now button at the bottom-left of this page opens BAU's online application portal directly.

Tuition (AY 2025-2026)

BAU bills tuition per credit hour, with a dual-currency split: a fresh USD portion plus a Lebanese pound portion (roughly 65% USD / 35% LBP since Summer 2022-23). The USD equivalent of the LBP portion floats with the market rate, so the effective per-credit USD cost varies slightly each semester. Figures below are BAU's published 2025-26 schedule.

Faculty / Program	USD per credit	LBP per credit	Notes
Human Sciences — Arabic, English, French, History, Psychology, Sociology	$111	2,975,000 LBP	—
Human Sciences — Mass Communication (major courses)	$117	3,150,000 LBP	Electives: $111 + 1,860,000 LBP
Law & Political Science	$111	2,975,000 LBP	—
Business Administration (all specializations)	$143	3,850,000 LBP	+ $60/semester McGraw-Hill eBook fee
Architecture – Design & Built Environment — Architecture	$217	10,465,000 LBP	—
Architecture – Design & Built Environment — Graphic Design	$217	10,465,000 LBP	—

Other mandatory fees

FeeAmount (USD)

Services fee (technology + healthcare + extracurricular)Flat fee, all faculties

$200 per semester

McGraw-Hill eBook feeBusiness Administration only

$60 per semester

Payment structure: tuition is paid in three installments per semester (35% / 35% / 30%); the first installment is due by the end of week two of classes. Late-payment penalties: 2% on the 1st installment, 3% on the 2nd, 5% on the 3rd.

Sources:BAU Tuition FeesBAU FAQ — UndergraduateUndergraduate Tuition Fees 2025-26 (PDF)

Scholarships

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University-offered scholarships

BAU offers merit-based, need-based, and program-specific financial aid. Over 6,600 students have benefited from BAU's aid programs in recent years.

Merit scholarships

Scholarship	Coverage	Eligibility	Conditions
Lebanese Baccalaureate Top Students	100% (full tuition)	Top 3 students in each of the 4 Lebanese Bac sections (12 awards total)	Official Bac certificate required; renewable each semester if SGPA ≥ 3.5; apply via iConnect + email to stud-aff@bau.edu.lb
Ranking Scholarship	80% / 50% / 30% / 25% / 15% (1st–5th rank)	Top 5 students at the faculty level each semester	≥15 credits/semester (≥10 for seniors), SGPA ≥ 3.5, all courses passed. Automatic — no application
Major-Based Scholarship — Fashion Design	50% of tuition for duration of study	Newly admitted to Fashion Design (ADBE)	Renewable each semester if SGPA ≥ 2.0; automatic upon enrollment
Major-Based Scholarship — Arabic Language & Literature	50% of tuition for duration of study	Newly admitted to Arabic Language & Literature (Human Sciences)	Same as above
Major-Based Scholarship — Mass Communication	50% of tuition for duration of study	Newly admitted to Mass Communication (Human Sciences)	Same as above
Jamal Abdul Nasser Award	Cash prize + recognition	Top graduating student per faculty with CGPA ≥ 3.33	Awarded at graduation; automatic
Issam Houri Award	Cash prize + recognition	Top Accounting graduate at Business Administration	Awarded at graduation; automatic

Need-based aid

Program	Coverage	Eligibility	Conditions
Social Financial Aid	Variable tuition reduction based on demonstrated need	Registered ≥12 credits in Fall, CGPA ≥ 2.0, ≥50% of fees already paid, no other BAU aid, no external aid	Apply via iConnect + documents (civil status, employment certs, school fees, rental/property, car registration, loans, transcripts, supporting medical/bills) to Faculty Executive Administrator. Interview + possible home inspection.
Siblings Discount	12.5% off per sibling, each semester	Two or more siblings enrolled in BAU undergraduate during the same semester	Total deduction cannot exceed any single sibling's tuition; automatic on enrollment verification
Athletic Scholarship	Varies	Students with recognized athletic skills, awards, or who represent BAU in competitions	Apply via iConnect; athletic performance reviewed by BAU Sports
Child Aid for University Staff	Variable tuition reduction	Children of BAU employees	HR-administered; requires proof of employment
Work-Study Program	Paid part-time work at BAU faculties/offices	Approved financial-aid applicant, ≥12 credits/semester (seniors exempt), CGPA ≥ 2.0	Apply via iConnect + email to stud-aff@bau.edu.lb; aid terminates if hours not completed without justification
Palestinian Students Fund	~10% of tuition	Excellent Palestinian students	Administered in partnership with the Palestinian Students Fund

How to apply for financial aid

1. After registration, log into iConnect (https://iconnect.bau.edu.lb) and complete the financial-aid / scholarship application form for the relevant program (Social Aid, Work-Study, Siblings, Athletic, etc.).
2. Email the completed form to stud-aff@bau.edu.lb and submit hard copies of supporting documents to your Faculty Executive Administrator by the semester's published deadline.
3. The Financial Aid Committee reviews files, conducts an interview, and may send a social worker for a home inspection.
4. Approved aid is applied directly to the student's account.

Merit-based awards (Lebanese Bac Top Students, Ranking Scholarship, Major-Based Scholarships, graduation awards) are automatic upon enrollment or qualification — no application needed.

Sources:BAU Financial Aid & ScholarshipsBAU Social Financial Aid

Requirements

SAT

The SAT I is required only for Freshman-track applicants (those with a non-Lebanese 12-year secondary certificate). The minimums are set by the Lebanese Ministry of Education Equivalence Committee, and BAU applies them uniformly across all faculties — no higher faculty-level SAT threshold is published for Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, or Engineering. When registering for the SAT, use BAU code 7373.

TrackMinimum SAT I Score

Sciences

950

Arts

870

Source:Prospective Students

SAT waiver: Sophomore applicants — who enter directly with a Lebanese or equivalent 12-year secondary certificate — are not required to submit SAT scores. They instead sit BAU's major-specific admission exam (which may include thinking-skills questions, scientific subjects, a personal interview, and — for Architecture/Design programs — a drawing test).

High-school grades

• Official transcripts of Grades 10 and 11.
• Photocopy of Single Civil Status Record (Lebanese applicants) or identity card / passport (non-Lebanese applicants).
• Certified copies of official certificates or diplomas when available.
• Equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education is required for non-Lebanese curricula before registration.

Source:BAU Prospective Students

English proficiency

All undergraduate applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by passing BAU's English Language Admission Exam with a minimum score of 60%, or by submitting one of the accepted external tests below. When registering for TOEFL, use BAU code B516 (institutional TOEFL is not accepted).

TestMinimum Score

BAU English Admission ExamAdministered at BAU

60%

TOEFL (paper-based, PBT)BAU code B516

520

TOEFL (internet-based, iBT)—

68

TOEFL (computer-based, CBT)—

180

IELTS Academic—

5.5

SAT I (Reading & Writing)Counts as English proficiency only; does not waive the Freshman SAT threshold

480

GCE / IGCSEFull exemption from BAU English exam

Completed program

Cambridge EnglishAccepted per BAU FAQ

Pass

Transfer students from English-medium institutions (≥2 years of study) are also exempted. Applicants who do not meet the threshold must enroll in BAU's Intensive English Program through the Language Centre before any other courses.

Contacts

Beirut Campus (Main)

Address: Tareek El Jadida, P.O. Box 11-5020, Riad El Solh 11072809, Beirut, Lebanon. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 (Fall/Spring); 9:00–15:00 (Summer).

Department	Phone	Email	Notes
Main Switchboard	+961-1-300110	—	—
Admissions Office	+961-1-300110 ext. 2435 / 2697 / 2832 / 2614	admission@bau.edu.lb	—
Registrar's Office	+961-1-300110 ext. 2398	registrar@bau.edu.lb	Fax: +961-1-300110 ext. 2627
Student Services / Financial Aid	+961-1-300110 ext. 2432	studentservices@bau.edu.lb (financial-aid files: stud-aff@bau.edu.lb)	Handles financial-aid applications, Work-Study, and scholarship files
Graduate Studies	+961-1-300110	gradstudies@bau.edu.lb	Postgraduate programs only

Debbieh Campus

Address: Debbieh Main Road, Chouf District, Lebanon.

Department	Phone	Email	Notes
Campus / Admissions	+961-7-985858 ext. 3260 / 3265 / 3261 / 3263	admission@bau.edu.lb	Fax: +961-7-985060. On-campus housing available.

Tripoli Campus

Address: Corniche El-Mina, Tripoli, Lebanon.

Department	Phone	Email	Notes
Campus / Admissions	+961-6-218400 ext. 4008 / 4061 / 4037 / 4045	admission@bau.edu.lb	Fax: +961-6-222800

Bekaa Campus

Address: Taanayel Area (Jdeita–Taalbayah), Bekaa, Lebanon (established 2011).

Department	Phone	Email	Notes
Campus / General	+961-8-542051 ext. 104	rced@bau.edu.lb	Fax: +961-8-544051. Hosts the Research Center for Environment and Development and the Alumni Club.

Website: bau.edu.lb

Sources:BAU Undergraduate ContactBAU Contact UsBAU Bekaa Campus

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At a glance

• 46programs in 10 faculties
• $50Application fee
• $111–$387per credit
• admission@bau.edu.lbAdmissions Office

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