American University of Beirut
Lebanon · Public University
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Beirut Arab University is a university in Lebanon, mainly located in Beirut, for students who want to study at an institution with a clear local base and a public website for direct follow-up. It suits applicants who are ready to confirm programme options and admissions details on the university’s own site.
Beirut Arab University is mainly located in Beirut. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so the specific subject areas and degree options available for international applicants should be checked on the university’s official website.
International applicants should use the university’s official website to check how to apply, what documents are required, and whether any programme-specific conditions apply. The university does not publish a full admissions guide in the information available here, so confirm entry requirements and deadlines directly with the admissions office.
The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Beirut will depend on housing, transport, and daily spending, so plan for those separately.
The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check visa steps, document translation requirements, payment currency, and whether the chosen programme is available to international applicants.
Lebanon has 24 universities, so Beirut Arab University sits in a relatively small national higher education market. Its main Beirut location and public university status make it a straightforward option to compare against other Lebanese universities on programme fit, admissions rules, and total cost rather than on size or published rankings.
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.
It is mainly located in Beirut, Lebanon.
It is a public university.
It was founded in 1960.
http://www.bau.edu.lb/
Beirut Arab University (BAU) (Arabic: جـامعة بيروت العربية, romanized: Jāmʻah Bayrūt al-ʻArabīyah) is a Lebanese private university mainly located in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded by the Lebanese Waqf El-Bir wal Ihsan Society in 1960.
Indicative annual tuition
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
Lebanon · Public University
Lebanon · Public University
Lebanon · Public University
Lebanon · Public University
Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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