AUB
AUB - American University of Beirut
- Transfer applications, Spring 2026-27Closes Oct 31
- 46programs in 6 faculties
- $50Application fee
- $732–$1,044per credit
Programs
46AUB offers 46 undergraduate programs across six faculties.
Carried over from 2025-2026, not yet confirmed for 2026-2027: the program count and the program list (see majors.xlsx).
Source:AUB Undergraduate Catalogue 2026-27
- TODO: add program-specific source URLs for the starred majors. They currently share a URL with another program in the same department, or point at a department-level catalogue page because AUB hasn't published a dedicated program page.
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (MSFEA)12 programs
- ArchitectureSchool of Architecture and Design
- Graphic DesignSchool of Architecture and Design
- Landscape ArchitectureSchool of Architecture and Design
- Chemical Engineering *Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy
- Chemical Engineering *Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy
- Civil EngineeringCivil and Environmental Engineering
- Construction EngineeringCivil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer and Communications Engineering (CCE)Electrical and Computer Engineering
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS)22 programs
- Arabic Language and LiteratureArabic and Near Eastern Languages
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Education / Elementary *
- English Literature
- Studio ArtsFine Arts and Art History
- Art HistoryFine Arts and Art History
- History *History and Archaeology
- Archaeology *History and Archaeology
- Mathematics *
- Applied Mathematics *
- Statistics *Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Studies *Political Studies and Public Administration
- Public Administration *Political Studies and Public Administration
- Psychology
- Sociology and Anthropology *Sociology, Anthropology, and Media Studies
- Media and Communication *Sociology, Anthropology, and Media Studies
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 2027-28
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 2026-27 - 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 2026-2027)
All figures are in USD per credit. 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)
- $881
- FAS - Humanities & Social Sciences
- $855
- FAS - Sciences
- $907
- FAS - Financial Economics
- $1,044
- Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences (FAFS)
- $924
- Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (MSFEA)
- $1,022
- Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)
- $953
- Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB)
- $990
- Rafic Hariri School of Nursing (HSON)
- $732
- Faculty of Medicine (FM) - Years 1–4
- $47,903/year (flat)
Other mandatory fees per year
FeeAmount (USD)
- General deposit (refundable, paid once)
- $200
- Social activity fee
- $37/year
- Health Insurance Plan (HIP) - 12 months
- $408
- Technology fee
- $218/semester ($109 summer)
- Late registration fee
- $100
- NSSF fee
- LBP 8,400,000/year
Sources:AUB Tuition and Fees 2026-2027 (PDF)Tuition Calculator
Scholarships
23University-offered scholarships
Around 80% of students who apply for financial aid receive some form of assistance.
Carried over from 2025-2026, not yet confirmed for 2026-2027: the "around 80% of financial-aid applicants receive assistance" figure.
Merit scholarships
| Scholarship | Coverage | Eligibility | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUB Merit Scholarship | Full tuition | 10 awards/year to newly admitted undergraduates with outstanding academics | Maintain 3.5 GPA per term; renewable for normal study period + 1 term |
| Early Admission Scholarship | 30% of tuition | Granted to Early Admission recipients | Enroll in accepted major first term; maintain 3.5 GPA |
| Early Action Scholarship | 25% of tuition | Granted to Early Action recipients | Same as above |
| Early Decision Scholarship | 20% of tuition | Granted to Early Decision recipients | Same as above |
| SAT Scholarship | 10% of tuition | Based on SAT scores (automatic) | Maintain 3.5 GPA per term |
| Lebanese Baccalaureate Scholarship | Full tuition | Top 3 students in each of the 4 Lebanese Bac sections (12 awards total) | Maintain 3.5 GPA per term |
| Liberal Arts Scholarship | 70% of tuition | Students in Arabic, Archaeology, Art History, Education, English, History, Philosophy, Sociology-Anthropology, or Studio Arts. Apply after freshman year | Maintain 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@
Sources:Office of Financial AidFinancial Aid Application Deadlines
Faculty and department-specific scholarships
Beyond the university-wide programs above, individual faculties and external donors fund scholarships targeting specific programs. AUB's Office of Advancement lists 600+ named scholarships; the most notable faculty-level ones are listed below.
Carried over from 2025-2026, not yet confirmed for 2026-2027: all faculty/department-specific and externally funded scholarships listed below (check each donor/faculty page).
FAFS - Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences
| Scholarship | Coverage | Eligibility | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raji & Fawzieh Sinno Scholarship | Up to full tuition (3–4 years) | Newly admitted Agricultural Sciences undergraduates; merit-based (grades, leadership, extracurriculars, community involvement) | Maintain good academic standing; paired with a faculty mentor; placed as undergraduate research assistant |
| Carmen & Ray Debbane Scholarship | Full tuition (2 awards/year, 3–4 years) | New FAFS undergraduates with outstanding academic qualifications (merit-based) | Academic achievement and promise |
| Sami Moussa Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Students pursuing degrees in agriculture; demonstrates financial need; good academic standing | Preference for students from Deir Mimas and South Lebanon. Contact: as26@ |
MSFEA - Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture
OSB - Suliman S. Olayan School of Business
| Scholarship | Coverage | Eligibility | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOM Bank Scholarship | Varies | Two undergraduates (one Lebanese, one Syrian) in OSB | Financial need |
| Chalhoub Group Scholarship | Varies | Business students with financial need | - |
| OSB General Scholarship | Varies | Business students with financial need | - |
Source:Current Scholarships
Cross-faculty / externally funded
AUB maintains 600+ named donor scholarships across all faculties, many tied to specific regions of Lebanon, nationalities, or fields of study. Browse the full list on the Office of Advancement website.
Other aid (US and Canadian students)
- US Federal Direct Stafford and PLUS Loans
- for US citizens/permanent residents. Apply annually via studentaid.gov.
- Canadian Grants and Loans (OSAP)
- contact your home province's student aid office.
Source:Catalogue - Financial Aid
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
- Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)
- 1,270
- Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB)
- 1,270
- Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (MSFEA) - most programs
- 1,350
- MSFEA - Fine Arts & Landscape Architecture
- 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 (fall term) or mid-December (spring term).
Source:AUB Catalogue 2026-27 - Admissions
Carried over from 2025-2026, not yet confirmed for 2026-2027: the Early Merit "top 25% class rank" rule and the transfer SAT thresholds (54 / 24 credits) - not restated on the 2026-27 catalogue pages checked.
English proficiency
All teaching at AUB is conducted in English. Students must demonstrate proficiency via one of the following (undergraduate thresholds):
TestMinimum Score
English proficiency scores must be submitted by mid-August for the fall term and mid-December for the spring term.
Carried over from 2025-2026, not yet confirmed for 2026-2027: the minimum scores and validity periods in the table above (the AUB English-requirements page did not expose them).
Contacts
| Department | Phone | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Admissions (Undergraduate) | +961-1-374374 ext. 2890 | admissions@ | First 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. 3503 | grad-admissions@ | Same hours as above |
| Office of Financial Aid | +961-1-374374 ext. 3160 | faid@ | Building 20 near Medical Gate. Mon–Fri: 8am–4:30pm (Sep–May), 8am–2:30pm (Jun–Aug) |
| Financial Aid - US/Canadian Loans | +961-1-374374 ext. 3167/3162 | isa@ | - |
| Office of the Registrar | +961-1-350000 | registrar@ | - |
| Office of the Comptroller (fees/billing) | +961-1-350000 | compt_sas@ | - |
| Office of Communications | +961-1-350000 | communications@ | General & media inquiries |
| Visitors Bureau | +961-1-350000 | visitors@ | Campus tours |
| Main Switchboard (Beirut) | +961-1-340460 / 350000 | - | - |
| New York Office | +1-212-583-7600 | - | 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor, NY 10017 |
Mailing address: American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon
Carried over from 2025-2026, not yet confirmed for 2026-2027: the Registrar, Comptroller, Communications, Visitors Bureau, Switchboard and New York office rows.