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Beirut Arab University

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Beirut Arab University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    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.

  2. What you can study

    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.

  3. Getting in

    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.

  4. What it costs

    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.

  5. Coming from abroad

    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.

  6. How it compares

    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.

Questions about Beirut Arab University

Where is Beirut Arab University mainly located?

It is mainly located in Beirut, Lebanon.

What type of institution is Beirut Arab University?

It is a public university.

When was Beirut Arab University founded?

It was founded in 1960.

What is the university website?

http://www.bau.edu.lb/

Overview

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.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Lebanon.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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