American University of Beirut

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The American University of Beirut (AUB) offers a world-class liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on research and academic excellence, making it a leading institution in the Middle East. It is particularly renowned for its faculties of Medicine, Engineering, Public Health, and Arts & Sciences. International students, comprising a significant portion of the diverse student body from over 70 countries, will find a welcoming environment with all programs taught in English and robust support from the Office of International Programs for exchange and study abroad. AUB stands out as a non-sectarian institution deeply rooted in the region, fostering critical thinking and civic engagement within a vibrant campus life in Beirut. Its distinctive characteristic is its role as a beacon of knowledge and a hub for intellectual discourse in the Arab world.

Background

The American University of Beirut (AUB; Arabic: الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت, romanized: al-Jāmiʿa l-Amērkiyya fī Bayrūt) is a private, non-sectarian, and independent university chartered in New York with its main campus in Beirut, Lebanon. AUB is governed by a private, autonomous board of trustees and offers programs leading to bachelor's, master's, MD, and PhD degrees. AUB has an operating budget of $423 million with an endowment of approximately $768 million. The campus is composed of 64 buildings, including the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC, formerly known as AUH – American University Hospital) (420 beds), four libraries, three museums and seven dormitories. Almost one-fifth of AUB's students attended secondary school or university outside Lebanon before coming to AUB. AUB graduates reside in more than 120 countries worldwide. The language of instruction is English. Degrees awarded at the university are officially registered with the New York Board of Regents.

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