Haigazian University

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Haigazian University, a private institution in Beirut, Lebanon, offers a distinctive liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on ethics, community service, and critical thinking. It is particularly recognized for its programs in Business Administration, Computer Science, and Psychology, alongside its unique offerings in Armenian Studies. For international students, the university provides a welcoming, English-speaking environment with a diverse student body, fostering a rich cross-cultural experience. All programs are taught in English, making it accessible for non-Arabic speakers. Its commitment to a holistic education, blending academic rigor with a strong sense of community and cultural heritage, makes it a unique choice in the region.

Background

Haigazian University (Arabic: جامعة هايكازيان; Armenian: Հայկազեան Համալսարան, pronounced Haygazyan Hamalsaran) is a higher education institution founded in 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon as Haigazian College. For a brief period starting 1992, the name was changed to Haigazian University College before the institution adopted the present name in 1996. It offers programs leading to Bachelor's degrees in the Arts and Sciences as well as Business Administration and Economics, in addition to Master's degrees in the Arts, Sciences and Business Administration. English is the main language of instruction, although some courses are offered in Armenian and Arabic. All degrees from Haigazian are recognized by the Lebanese government and the Association of International Colleges and Universities. It is supported by the Armenian Evangelical community, and was established primarily to meet the needs of the large Lebanese-Armenian population. However, the university is open to all students, regardless of race, nationality, or creed, and has professors and student body from all sections of Lebanese society.

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