NDU

Notre Dame University–Louaize

2025–26 informationApplications: sis.ndu.edu.lb

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• 59programs in 7 faculties
• $30Admission application
• $380–$470per credit
• admission@ndu.edu.lbOffice of Admissions — Main Campus

Programs

59

NDU offers 59 undergraduate programs across 7 faculties.

Three campuses: Main at Zouk Mosbeh (Keserwan), North Lebanon at Barsa-Koura, and Shouf at Deir El Qamar.

English is the primary language on the American credit system (~30 credits/year). NDU is institutionally accredited by NECHE, with ABET for engineering and computer science and AACSB for business.

All faculties (7)Ramez G. Chagoury Faculty of Architecture, Arts & Design (FAAD): 7Faculty of Business Administration & Economics (FBAE): 13Faculty of Engineering (FE): 6Faculty of Humanities (FH): 8Faculty of Law and Political Science (FLPS): 7Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FNAS): 13Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences (FNHS): 5

Ramez G. Chagoury Faculty of Architecture, Arts & Design (FAAD)7 programs

• ArchitectureFAAD ArchitectureB.Arch5 years172 creditsEN
• Fashion DesignFAAD DesignBA3 years102 creditsEN
• Graphic DesignFAAD DesignBA3 years102 creditsEN
• Interior DesignFAAD DesignBA4 years136 creditsEN
• PhotographyFAAD DesignBA3 years102 creditsEN
• Music and Musicology — MusicologyFAAD MusicBA3 years99 creditsEN
• Music and Musicology — MusimedialogyFAAD MusicBA3 years99 creditsEN

Faculty of Business Administration & Economics (FBAE)13 programs

• AccountingFBAE Accounting & FinanceBBA3 years92 creditsEN

Application

Application Types + Windows

NDU offers Fall, Spring, and Summer admission rounds. Early Admission applicants who complete admission ahead of the regular deadline receive a 20% Early Admission Scholarship (subject to a $500 non-refundable deposit by March 31, 2026, credited to tuition).

• Fall 2026-27Apply
  Apply byJun 2, 2026Opens Mar 8, 2026

  Entrance Exam

  June 5, 2026

  Decisions

  June 29, 2026

• Spring 2026Apply
  Closing date to be announced

  Entrance Exam

  January 20, 2026

Source:NDU Admissions Overview

Difference between tracks

Early Admission

apply before the regular deadline; receive an automatic 20% Early Admission Scholarship, a $500 non-refundable deposit by March 31, 2026 secures the seat (credited to first semester's tuition). Combinable with other awards up to 70% total coverage.

Regular Admission

main window; June 2 deadline for Fall. Applicants without standardized test scores take the NDU Entrance Exams (English Entrance Test + Math Aptitude Test) on campus on June 5.

Spring

mid-year intake; entrance exam on January 20, 2026.

Sources:NDU Admissions OverviewNDU Apply Online

Application Price

FeeAmount (USD)

Admission applicationNon-refundable

$30

Entrance examination (one test)English Entrance Test or Math Aptitude Test

$30

Entrance examination (two tests)Both EET + MAT

$50

Early Admission depositNon-refundable, credited to first-semester tuition

$500

First payment (UG/Grad)Confirms enrollment

$1,050

The Apply Now button at the bottom-left of this page opens NDU's online application portal at sis.ndu.edu.lb/iApply.

Tuition (AY 2025-2026)

All figures are in USD per credit hour. Starting Fall 2025, credit fees must be paid in full in cash USD per NDU's published fee policy.

Faculty / ProgramUSD per credit (undergraduate)

Architecture (FAAD)

$440

Business (FBAE)

$395

Engineering (FE)

$470

Computer Sciences (FNAS — CS)

$440

All other majors (FAAD, FH, FLPS, FNAS, FNHS)

$380

Other mandatory fees

FeeAmount (USD)

Technology & Student Services — Fall/Spring

$450/semester

Technology & Student Services — Summer

$200

Change of major

$60

Late registration

$100

Late payment

$75

Smart ID card

$20

Official transcript

$10

Diploma

$60

The Technology & Student Services fee covers Office 365, cloud space, campus internet, Smart ID maintenance, medical insurance, and medical house services.

Source:NDU Tuition & Fees

Scholarships

14

University-offered scholarships

92% of new students receive financial aid; 79% receive scholarships at NDU (per the Office of Financial Aid).

Merit scholarships

Scholarship	Coverage	Eligibility	Conditions
Early Admission Scholarship	20% of tuition	Complete admission by Early Admission deadline; meet UG admission requirements	$500 non-refundable deposit by March 31; combinable with other awards up to 70% total
Official Baccalaureate Scholarship (40%)	40% of tuition, first year	Lebanese / French / Technical Bac ≥ 14/20; IB 32–35	Full-time (min 12 credits)
Official Baccalaureate Scholarship (60%)	60% of tuition, first year	Lebanese / French / Technical Bac ≥ 16/20; IB ≥ 36	Full-time (min 12 credits)
SAT Scholarship (20%)	20% of tuition, one semester	SAT ≥ 1200	Full-time (min 12 credits)
SAT Scholarship (40%)	40% of tuition, one semester	SAT ≥ 1300	Full-time (min 12 credits)
Academic Scholarship (20%)	20% of tuition	Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.4/4.0	Full-time (12+ credits, excluding remedial); automatic consideration

Need-based aid

ProgramCoverage

Financial Aid Upon AdmissionDetails: Sophomore, full-time, demonstrated financial need; GPA ≥ 2.3 in first semester; good academic standing in final 3 years of high school

Up to 40% of tuition for two consecutive semesters

Work-Study Grant (WSG)Details: Current students apply via SIS by Mar 10, 2026; new students submit Financial Aid Application by Jun 30, 2026

Need-based grant with work component

Sibling GrantDetails: Two or more siblings simultaneously enrolled

40–60% family discount

Requirements

SAT

The SAT is required for all freshman applicants per the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE):

TrackMinimum SAT

Arts track

870

Sciences track

950

Source:NDU Admissions

Per-faculty / per-program SAT minimums beyond the MEHE thresholds are not published publicly. NDU provides a Faculty Requirements PDF via the Office of Admissions — contact admission@ndu.edu.lb for faculty-specific cutoffs.

SAT waiver: Applicants without SAT scores can take the NDU Entrance Exams (English Entrance Test + Math Aptitude Test) on campus. The Fall 2026 entrance exam date is June 5, 2026.

High-school grades

• Official transcripts for Grades 10, 11, and 12.
• A recognized secondary school certificate is required: Lebanese Baccalaureate, French Bac, Technical Bac, IB Diploma, US High School Diploma, etc.
• An equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education is required for non-Lebanese curricula.
• Minimum baccalaureate grades trigger automatic merit scholarships (see Scholarships above).

English proficiency

NDU operates in English. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by one of the following:

TestAccepted

TOEFL iBTOfficial scores submitted

Yes

IELTS AcademicOfficial scores submitted

Yes

NDU English Entrance Test (EET)Taken on campus if no standardized test

Yes

Source:NDU Admissions

Specific minimum TOEFL / IELTS scores and EET placement levels are not published on the NDU admissions overview. Applicants who do not meet the minimum threshold are placed in the Intensive English Program before starting regular coursework. Contact admission@ndu.edu.lb for current cutoffs.

Contacts

Campus / Office	Phone	Email	Address
Main Campus (Zouk Mosbeh)	+961-9-208000 / +961-9-218950	communications@ndu.edu.lb	P.O. Box 72, Zouk Mikael, Lebanon. Fax: +961-9-225164
Office of Admissions — Main Campus	+961-9-208000	admission@ndu.edu.lb	Main Campus
North Lebanon Campus (NLC — Barsa, Koura)	+961-6-416101 / 2 / 4	admission_nlc@ndu.edu.lb	Barsa, Koura. Fax: +961-6-416103
Shouf Campus (SC — Deir El Qamar)	+961-5-511202	admission_shouf@ndu.edu.lb	Deir El Qamar. Fax: +961-5-511203

Mailing address: Notre Dame University–Louaize, P.O. Box 72, Zouk Mikael, Lebanon.

Source:NDU Contact Us

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At a glance

• 59programs in 7 faculties
• $30Admission application
• $380–$470per credit
• admission@ndu.edu.lbOffice of Admissions — Main Campus

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