The University encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to graduate men and women committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity, civic responsibility, and leadership.
Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (4)
- BAR Architecture
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Construction Engineering
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- BAR Architecture
- BFA Graphic Design
Computer Science & IT (2)
Business & Management (1)
- B.B.A. Business Administration
Social Sciences (1)
About
History
Founded in 1866, the American University of Beirut bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. A teaching-centered research university, AUB has around 800 instructional faculty and a student body of around 8,000 students.
Education
The American University of Beirut has long been admired for the strength and breadth of its academic programs and its commitment to a broad-based liberal arts education. All entering undergraduate students are required to complete a number of general education courses that provide them with the opportunity to explore many different disciplines. The University’s Faculties of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, Health Sciences, Medicine (which includes the Rafic Hariri School of Nursing), and the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business offer more than 120 undergraduate and graduate programs.
Research
Research Committees:
- Research at the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Research at the Faculty of Medicine
- Research at the Rafic Hariri School of Nursing
- Research Committee - Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Research Committee - Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
- Research Committee - Faculty of Health Sciences
Career
The Career and Placement Services, which is part of the Student Affairs Office, provides guidance and resources to students and AUB graduates for their life-long career development by facilitating their exploration of career options and development of effective career life planning skills. It is further committed to assist organizations in meeting their hiring needs for the mutual benefit of students and AUB graduates as well as employers.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
244 -7
2019
237 -2
2018
235
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
351 50
2019
401 100
2018
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
541 60
2019
601 79
2018
680
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
601
2018
601
2017
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The American University of Beirut (AUB) is a Middle States accredited university located in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded in 1866 as a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher learning, functioning under a charter from the State of New York Board of Regents. New York Office / Debs Center is the Corporate and Administrative Headquarters of AUB in the United States [Photo Gallery].
Housing services
AUB offers its students the opportunity to live in its residence halls and share a rich community life on its beautiful campus. AUB provides quality housing facilities and services to ensure a wholesome living environment that enables students to thrive personally and academically.
Library services
AUB offers its students the opportunity to live in its residence halls and share a rich community life on its beautiful campus. AUB provides quality housing facilities and services to ensure a wholesome living environment that enables students to thrive personally and academically.
ICT services
Our mission is to provide and sustain excellent Information Technology services that are:
- Efficient, reliable, secure, innovative and cost effective
- Strategically aligned with the academic, healthcare and administrative goals
- Targeted towards improving the quality of patient experience and student campus life
Medical services
AUBMC is an academic medical center dedicated to the passionate pursuit of improving the health of the community in Lebanon and the region through the delivery of exceptional and comprehensive quality care to our patients, excellence in education and training, and leadership in innovative research.
Student Life
Campus life
- Located in Ras Beirut, AUB's main campus has a total of 64 buildings. The 60.9 acre (246,459 square meter) campus overlooking the Mediterranean Sea includes athletic fields, private beach, bird sanctuary, and a repository of native and non-native trees and shrubs.
- It also comprises seven dormitories, the AUB Medical Center, the Charles W. Hostler Student Center, five libraries, computer labs, Archaeological Museum, Natural History Museum, and one of Lebanon's few geological collections.
Accreditation
The American University of Beirut (AUB) operates under a charter granted by the Education Department of the State of New York in 1863, which registers the Universitys degree programs. AUB degrees are also recognized by the Lebanese government through the equivalence committees of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
Student Reviews
Yaaaasss's review
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
one of the greatest experiences in my life. self-growth and development are very prominent features of this university experience. the involvement in the student life (clubs and varsities) helped me grow as i have met diverse people from different backgrounds who each taught me new values and beliefs.
A second home
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The American University of Beirut offered me a great and elite education in the MENA region. I have gained all my skills and experiences through the hard work I put in the university and what it demanded. The university took care of its students through different aspects from education to mental health and financial aid. It is my second home.
Goldmine of Opportunities (for those who work)
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The university has alot of rigor when it comes to theory. We could use more hands on experience and lab work by the third year, as many of us venture into internships lacking some basics. While the courses have projects, and there are several labs that accompany the courses, there are lots of loopholes that students take to score high while avoiding any grasp on the...
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