Founded in 1866, the American University of Beirut is a teaching-centered research university based on the American liberal arts model of higher education. AUB has over 8,000 students and 800 faculty members. The University encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to graduate men and women committed to creative and critical thinking, lifelong learning, personal integrity, civic responsibility, and leadership.
AUB is accredited in the US by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and includes six faculties: Arts and Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Architecture, Agricultural and Food Sciences, Health Sciences, and Business. AUB offers more than 130 programs leading to bachelor's, master's, MD, and PhD degrees. The main language of instruction is English.
Learn more about how you can join the American University of Beirut. AUB seeks applicants with a proven record of academic excellence, intellectual vitality, and civic responsibility. In accordance with its founding mission and its equal opportunity policy, the University admits students regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or nationality.
The vibrant and dynamic research environment at AUB enhances the educational experience for all and serves the wider communities—local and global—by advancing knowledge in a wide range of disciplines.
Recognizing and honoring our responsibility for others has been an integral part of AUB’s mission since the earliest days. Today, AUB is at the forefront of addressing the most pressing concerns of this country, this region, and its people.
To ensure the University can continue to inspire current and future generations of smart and able students who can rise to this challenge, we are embarking on a transformative capital campaign, BOLDLY AUB: The Campaign to Lead, Innovate, and Serve.
Recognises outstanding engagement, initiative, integrity and commitment to student activities.
Honours exceptional compassion, reliability and dedication in supporting peers through OSA initiatives.
Awarded to a graduating female student who exemplifies outstanding commitment to community service and volunteerism.
Celebrates social awareness, civic responsibility and meaningful, lasting contributions to the community.
Highlights ideas and solutions that challenge norms and enhance learning beyond the classroom.
Recognises initiatives that promote mental, physical, social and environmental health within the community.
Empowers students with skills, opportunities and connections to thrive in future careers.
Rewards unexpected partnerships that achieve breakthrough impact through creative synergy.
Outstanding club modelled on organisation, innovation and impact for student involvement.
Exemplifies excellence in leadership, collaboration and contribution to campus life.
Recognises organisations with strong potential and growing positive impact.
Honours a cabinet that demonstrates the highest standards of teamwork and collaboration.
Acknowledges exceptional spirit of excellence, exceeding expectations in a memorable way.
Honours holistic impact on student life through professionalism, leadership and purpose-driven innovation.
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