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Lebanese American University (LAU)

Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for Lebanese American University (LAU) in Lebanon.

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Key facts

City
Beirut
Type
Private
Founded
1924
Students
Not yet verified
Language of instruction
English (official language of instruction)
International student fees
2026-2027 'fresh' USD, one schedule not split by nationality. Undergraduate per term / per credit: Arts and Sciences programmes 10,815 / 902 (Education, English, Psychology, Political Science/International Affairs, Translation 9,702 / 809; Mathematics 10,773 / 898); Business 11,487 / 957; Engineering 11,776 / 982; Architecture and Design 11,865 / 989; Pharmacy B.S. 12,590 / 1,049; Nursing (new students) 8,295 / 692; Freshman 9,765 / 812. Annual: MD (new students) 39,165; PharmD 30,555. Graduate per credit 902-1,043 USD (MBA 1,022). Online master's 580 USD per credit.Source
Application dates
Undergraduate: spring 2027 30 Nov 2026; fall 2027 Phase I 1 Nov 2026 (SAT by October 2026), Phase II 15 Jan 2027 (SAT by December 2026); financial aid 15 Nov 2026 (spring) and 30 Apr 2027 (fall). Graduate: spring 2027 30 Nov 2026; fall 2027 31 Mar 2027.Source

Admission and application

Beirut and Byblos campuses. Merit scholarships worth 100% of tuition are for Lebanese citizens. Founding year and enrolment not read from the pages used (null). Programme durations in years not published on the fee page.

Language requirement: Minimum (one of): LAU EEE 102; TOEFL iBT 80 (or 4.5 on the 1-6 scale; institutional TOEFL not accepted); SAT EBRW 460; ACT Writing 7; IELTS 6.5; Duolingo 115. Lower scores place students in the Intensive English Program; the score also sets the first English course (ENG009, ENG101, ENG102 or ENG202).

  1. Apply online (60 USD fee, Visa/Mastercard online, cash via OMT or BLOM Bank) or via Common App.
  2. Submit passport copy, Grade 10-11 transcripts, certified certificates and SAT I scores, plus English proof (SAT EBRW, TOEFL, IELTS, ACT Writing, Duolingo or LAU EEE).
  3. Provide permission from the MEHE Equivalence Committee to enrol in the freshman programme; declaring a major needs the Lebanese Baccalaureate equivalency and LAU freshman requirements.
  4. Activate the LAU portal (credentials within 3-10 working days), apply for aid or housing, then contact the International Services office after acceptance.

Programmes

bachelorEnglish

Computer Science

10,815 USD per term; 902 USD per credit (2026-2027)

Deadline: Fall 2027 Phase I 1 Nov 2026; Phase II 15 Jan 2027

Source
bachelorEnglish

Business (B.S.)

11,487 USD per term; 957 USD per credit (2026-2027)

Deadline: Fall 2027 Phase I 1 Nov 2026; Phase II 15 Jan 2027

Source
bachelorEnglish

Civil Engineering (B.E.)

11,776 USD per term; 982 USD per credit (2026-2027)

Deadline: Fall 2027 Phase I 1 Nov 2026; Phase II 15 Jan 2027

Source
MDEnglish

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

39,165 USD annual tuition (new students 2026-2027)

Source
doctorateEnglish

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

30,555 USD annual tuition

Deadline: Graduate fall 2027: 31 Mar 2027

Source
masterEnglish

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

1,022 USD per credit (2026-2027)

Deadline: Fall 2027: 31 Mar 2027; spring 2027: 30 Nov 2026

Source

Faculties and schools

Accommodation

On-campus housing exists (LAU guide) and the International Services office assists with housing around the campuses; the guide estimates accommodation within Beirut at 600-1,000 USD per month and outside Beirut at 400-660 USD. Residence-hall fee table not read.

Highlights

  • Describes itself as an accredited American higher-education institution (university page).
  • Students from 78 nationalities (Apply page).
  • Medical insurance, school liability and NSSF are added to fee statements unless waived with proof of other coverage.

Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.

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