Lebanese American University

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   The short answer

   Lebanese American University is a university in Lebanon that offers undergraduate and graduate study, plus professional degrees in Pharm.D. and M.D. It suits students who want an American-style institution with campuses in Beirut, Byblos, and New York.

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   What you can study

   You can study 34 bachelor's degree programs and 26 master's degree programs, along with Pharm.D. and M.D. degrees. The institution is a secular private American university with campuses in Beirut, Byblos, and New York.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should check the official website for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and programme-specific conditions. The university is chartered by the board of regents of the University of the State of New York and is recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education, but you should still confirm the exact admission route with the admissions office.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee for international students here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Costs in Lebanon will also depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. Also check which campus you would attend, what visa documents you need, whether your programme has any language or subject prerequisites, and how your qualifications are evaluated.

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   How it compares

   Among Lebanon’s 24 universities, this one stands out for combining a secular private American model with recognized and accredited status, plus campuses in three locations. If you want a broad programme choice rather than a narrow specialist path, it is one of the more flexible options to compare.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.