--- title: "Lebanese American University (LAU) โ€” Lebanon | Arman Education" description: "Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for Lebanese American University (LAU) in Lebanon." canonical_url: "https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university" locale: en meta: "og:description": "Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for Lebanese American University (LAU) in Lebanon." "og:image": "https://armaneducation.com/og/country-lebanon-en.png" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Lebanese American University (LAU) โ€” Lebanon" "twitter:image": "https://armaneducation.com/og/country-lebanon-en.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://armaneducation.com/llms.txt) Lebanon ยท Beirut # **Lebanese American University (LAU)** Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for Lebanese American University (LAU) in Lebanon. [**Consulting for this university**](https://armaneducation.com/en/contact?country=lebanon) [**Official site**](https://www.lau.edu.lb) ## **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** **bachelor****English** ### **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](https://www.lau.edu.lb/fees/2026-2027/) **bachelor****English** ### **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](https://www.lau.edu.lb/fees/2026-2027/) **bachelor****English** ### **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](https://www.lau.edu.lb/fees/2026-2027/) **MD****English** ### **Doctor of Medicine (MD)** 39,165 USD annual tuition (new students 2026-2027) [Source](https://www.lau.edu.lb/fees/2026-2027/) **doctorate****English** ### **Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)** 30,555 USD annual tuition Deadline: Graduate fall 2027: 31 Mar 2027 [Source](https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply/graduate.php) **master****English** ### **Master of Business Administration (MBA)** 1,022 USD per credit (2026-2027) Deadline: Fall 2027: 31 Mar 2027; spring 2027: 30 Nov 2026 [Source](https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply/graduate.php) ## **Faculties and schools** - [Arts and Sciences](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/arts-and-sciences) - [Business](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/business) - [Engineering](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/engineering) - [Architecture and Design](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/architecture-and-design) - [Pharmacy](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/pharmacy) - [Medicine (Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/medicine-gilbert-and-rose-marie-chagoury-school-of-medicine) - [Nursing (Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing)](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/nursing-alice-ramez-chagoury-school-of-nursing) - [School of Architecture and Design](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/school-of-architecture-and-design) - [School of Arts and Sciences](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/school-of-arts-and-sciences) - [Adnan Kassar School of Business](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/adnan-kassar-school-of-business) - [School of Engineering](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/school-of-engineering) - [Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/gilbert-and-rose-marie-chagoury-school-of-medicine) - [Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/alice-ramez-chagoury-school-of-nursing) - [School of Pharmacy](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/lebanese-american-university/faculties/school-of-pharmacy) ## **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. 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