LIU
Lebanese International University
- 38programs in 5 faculties
- $30Undergraduate application fee
- $165–$299per credit, see the notes
- noura.boukarroum@
liu.edu.lbAdmission & Registration
Programs
38LIU offers 38 undergraduate programs across five schools, delivered on nine campuses in Lebanon (Beirut, Bekaa, Saida, Nabatieh, Mount Lebanon, Tripoli, Tyre, Rayak, and Halba-Akkar) plus three international campuses (Yemen, Senegal, Mauritania).
School of Arts & Sciences (SAS)16 programs
School of Engineering (SOE)8 programs
- Biomedical EngineeringSOE Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Communications EngineeringSOE Computer and Communications Engineering
- Computer EngineeringSOE Computer and Communications Engineering
- Electrical EngineeringSOE Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics EngineeringSOE Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Industrial EngineeringSOE Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical EngineeringSOE Mechanical Engineering
- Surveying EngineeringSOE Surveying Engineering
School of Business (SOB)8 programs
- AccountingSOB Accounting
- Banking and FinanceSOB Banking and Finance
- Business ManagementSOB Business Management
- EconomicsSOB Economics
- Hotel and Tourism ManagementSOB Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Management Information SystemsSOB Management Information Systems
- MarketingSOB Marketing
- LIU-Worms International Business ManagementSOB International Business (LIU-Worms dual degree)
School of Education (SOEd)5 programs
- Early Childhood EducationSOEd Early Childhood Education
- Teaching English as a Second LanguageSOEd Teaching English as a Second Language
- Teacher Education (Biology-Chemistry)SOEd Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (Physics-Mathematics)SOEd Teacher Education
- Translation and InterpretationSOEd Translation and Interpretation
Application
Application Types + Windows
LIU operates on rolling admissions with three semesters per year (Fall, Spring, Summer). Registration windows are published on the academic calendar. The School of Pharmacy has a separate application window, typically May through mid-August.
Difference between tracks
- Fall
- main intake; full program availability across all five schools.
- Spring
- mid-year intake; some majors may not accept new students.
- Summer
- short term, typically 8 credits maximum; mostly used to catch up on courses, freshmen rarely admitted.
- Pre-Fall (Pharmacy)
- separate window for the School of Pharmacy (May to mid-August), reflecting its distinct academic structure.
Sources:LIU Admission & RegistrationAcademic Calendar
Application Price
FeeAmount (USD)
- Undergraduate application feeNon-refundable
- $30
- Graduate application feeNon-refundable
- $50
- Entrance exam feePer exam
- $20
Source:School of Engineering — Admission
The Apply Now button at the bottom-left of this page opens LIU's online application portal at applynow.liu.edu.lb.
Tuition (AY 2025-2026)
All figures are in USD per credit unless otherwise noted. Maximum load is 18 credits per fall/spring semester and 8 credits per summer semester. Additional fees (registration, NSSF, books) are not included.
School / ProgramUSD per credit (undergraduate)
- Freshman
- $165
- School of Arts & Sciences
- $169
- School of Education
- $169
- School of Business
- $179
- School of Engineering
- $215
- Computer Science
- $215
- Information Technology
- $215
- School of Pharmacy
- $299
Other mandatory fees
FeeAmount
- Registration
- $150/semester
- National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
- LBP 2,500,000/year
- Late tuition penalty
- LBP 500,000 + USD 10
- Late registration penalty
- LBP 2,500,000
- Graduation
- LBP 7,500,000
LIU notes that "tuition fees and charges may be adjusted without notice" and that all university funds are non-refundable. Pharmacy is now priced per credit, not as a flat annual figure.
Source:LIU Tuition Fees
Scholarships
2University-offered scholarships
LIU does not publish a catalog of named scholarship programs. The financial-aid page describes a single discretionary aid package reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee on a case-by-case basis.
Need-based aid
| Aid program | Coverage | Eligibility | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Financial Aid | Not published (committee-set per case) | Demonstrated financial need; ≥70% cumulative GPA after 30 credits; ≥67% of attempted credits passed (Satisfactory Academic Progress); enrolled in the minimum credits required per semester; not receiving an outside scholarship ≥50% of tuition | Annual renewal required; aid is reviewed yearly |
| School of Pharmacy | Not eligible for financial aid (per LIU policy, due to the program's high operational cost) | — | — |
Source:LIU Financial Aid
How to apply for financial aid
- Pick up the Financial Aid Application form at the Students' Affairs Office (SAO) on any campus.
- Schedule an interview with a Financial Aid Officer (FAO) at the SAO.
- Submit the completed form with supporting documents before the end of the 5th week of the semester.
- Renew every academic year using the Renewal Form before the published deadline.
Source:LIU Financial Aid
Requirements
SAT
LIU does not require SAT scores for admission. Admission is based on the Lebanese Baccalaureate (or equivalent) and university placement tests (UPTs).
High-school grades
- A recognized secondary school certificate is required: Lebanese Baccalaureate II (any strand), Technical Baccalaureate (BT3), or an equivalent foreign credential as recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
- School of Education applicants must have an overall average of at least 50% on their Baccalaureate II or third-year secondary exams.
- An equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education is needed for non-Lebanese curricula.
Source:LIU Admission Requirements
English proficiency
All courses at LIU are delivered in English. Students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:
TestAccepted
- TOEFL iBTScore submitted at application
- Yes
- IELTS AcademicScore submitted at application
- Yes
- LIU English Placement Test (EPT)Taken on campus if no TOEFL/IELTS
- Yes
Source:School of Engineering — Admission
LIU does not publish numeric minimum scores for TOEFL, IELTS, or the in-house EPT on its public admission pages. Contact admissions (info@
liu.edu.lb) to confirm thresholds for your school of choice.
Contacts
| Department / Campus | Phone | Fax | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Office (Beirut, Mouseitbeh) | +961-1-706881/2/3/4 | +961-1-306044 | info@ | PO Box 146404 Mazraa, Beirut |
| Admission & Registration | +961-1-706881/2/3/4 | — | noura.boukarroum@ | Main switchboard routes to all campuses |
| Bekaa Campus (main, Al-Khyara, West Bekaa) | +961-8-640930 | +961-8-640871 | — | Founding campus |
| Saida Campus | +961-7-750550 / +961-7-751550 | +961-7-752550 | — | Behind the Saray, Saida |
| Nabatieh Campus | +961-7-767603 / +961-7-767604 | +961-7-767601 | — | — |
| Mount Lebanon Campus | +961-1-490543 | — | — | Saloumi Street, Sin el Fil |
| Tripoli Campus | +961-6-416333 | +961-6-417333 | — | — |
| Tyre Campus | +961-7-351410 | — | — | — |
| Rayak Campus | +961-8-901666 / +961-76-889924 | — | — | — |
| Halba-Akkar Campus | +961-6-695488 | +961-6-695584 | — | — |
Mailing address: Lebanese International University, PO Box 146404, Mazraa, Beirut 1105, Lebanon.
Per-campus emails are not published on liu.edu.lb; route campus-specific inquiries through info@
liu.edu.lb or the main switchboard.
Sources:LIU Contact UsLIU Campuses