Middle East University (MEU)

Middle East

The University’s academic programs and awarded degrees are recognized and accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Learning.

Additionally the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities (AAA), Maryland, USA, has granted tertiary status to the University.

The University also has an association agreement with La Sierra University (LSU) in California, USA. This denotes that LSU has examined and approved the curricula of the university and is satisfied that the policies announced in the University’s Academic Catalog are academically sound.

Beside the association with LSU, the University also maintains an international partnership with Andrews University (AU), Michigan, USA, which allows students to pursue an external BBA or BA degree directly through MEU.

The University is a member of the Arab Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (Arab ACRAO), the Federation Sportive Universitaire du Liban (FSUL) and the Association of Lebanese Universities.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with Teaching Diploma
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (External Degree)
  • Bachelor of Arts in History
  • Bachelor of Arts in Religion
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Concentrations: Accounting, Economics, Finance and Banking, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (External Degree)
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design and Digital Media
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
  • Teaching Diploma (Concentrations: Elementary Education, Secondary Education)

General Requirements

To be eligible for a bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, and BBA) from the university, a student must complete or achieve:

  • The degree’s general education, department requirements (core and concentration), electives, and cognates during a minimum period of six semesters. A maximum period of six academic years is allowed to complete the bachelor’s degree, beginning with the freshman class; five academic years beginning with the sophomore class; three beginning with the junior class; and two beginning with the senior class. Failure to comply with the permitted period requires the student to petition the Academic Affairs Committee for further consideration.
  • The Freshman Class Program (30 credits), if required, during a minimum period of one academic year.
  • The final two semesters in residence at the university.
  • At least 30 upper-division credits of the major area in residence.
  • A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 (“C”) in all courses used to meet the degree requirements and a minimum of 2.25 with no grades lower than “C-” in the major or the department requirements (core and concentration), cognates, and department electives.