Lebanese American University (LAU)
LAU The Lebanese American University is a leading, nonsectarian, private higher education institution in Lebanon. It operates under a charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
In the fall 2015 semester, LAU had more than 8,300 students enrolled.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Majors
| Discipline | Degree | Offered in |
| Arabic Language and Literature | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Architecture | B.Arch. | Byblos[1] |
| Bioinformatics | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Biology | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Business | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Chemistry | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Communication Arts | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Civil Engineering | B.E. | Byblos[2] |
| Computer Engineering | B.E. | Byblos[2] |
| Computer Science | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Economics | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Education | B.A. | Beirut |
| Electrical Engineering | B.E. | Byblos[2] |
| English | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Fashion Design (in collaboration with ELIE SAAB) | B.A. | Beirut[3] |
| Fine Arts | B.A. | Beirut |
| Graphic Design | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| History | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Industrial Engineering | B.E. | Byblos[2] |
| Interior Architecture | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Interior Design | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Mathematics | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Mechanical Engineering | B.E. | Byblos[2] |
| Mechatronics Engineering | B.E. | Byblos[2] |
| Multimedia Journalism | B.A. | Beirut |
| Nursing | B.S. | Byblos[4] |
| Nutrition | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Performing Arts | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Petroleum Engineering | B.E. | Byblos[2] |
| Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program | B.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Pharmacy | B.S. | Byblos |
| Philosophy | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Political Science | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Political Science/International Affairs | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Psychology | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Social Work | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Teaching Diploma | T.D. | Beirut |
| Television and Film | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Translation | B.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
Undergraduate Minors
Areas of concentration that can be taken up concurrently with a major.
| Discipline | Offered in |
| Actuarial Science | Beirut and Byblos |
| Advertising | Beirut |
| Arabic Language and Literature | Beirut |
| Biology | Beirut and Byblos |
| Business | Beirut and Byblos |
| Chemistry | Beirut and Byblos |
| Computer Science | Beirut and Byblos |
| Conflict Analysis and Resolution | Beirut and Byblos |
| Digital Media | Byblos |
| Economics | Beirut and Byblos |
| English | Beirut and Byblos |
| Environmental Science | Beirut and Byblos |
| Fine Arts | Beirut and Byblos |
| Gender Studies | Beirut and Byblos |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | Beirut and Byblos |
| Islamic Art, Architecture and Design | Beirut and Byblos |
| Legal Studies | Byblos |
| Mathematics | Beirut and Byblos |
| Nutrition | Beirut and Byblos |
| Packaging | Byblos |
| Philosophy | Beirut |
| Political Science/International Affairs | Beirut and Byblos |
| Psychology | Beirut and Byblos |
| Sociology | Beirut and Byblos |
| Visual Arts | Beirut and Byblos |
Graduate and Professional
| Discipline | Degree | Offered in |
| Actuarial Science | E.M.A. | Beirut (Executive Center @ Solidere) |
| Applied Economics | M.A. | Beirut |
| Business Administration | E.M.B.A. | Beirut (Executive Center @ Solidere) |
| Business Administration | M.B.A. | Beirut |
| Business Law | LL.M. | Beirut |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | M.S. | Byblos |
| Computer Engineering | M.S. | Byblos |
| Computer Science | M.S. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Economics of the Middle East(upcoming*) | M.Sc. | Multiple locations[5] |
| Education | M.A. | Beirut |
| Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management | M.S. | Byblos |
| International Affairs | M.A. | Beirut and Byblos |
| Islamic Art and Architecture | M.A. | Beirut |
| Medicine | M.D. | Byblos |
| Migration Studies | M.A. | Beirut |
| Molecular Biology | M.S. | Byblos |
| Pharmacy | Pharm.D. | Byblos |
| Women and Gender Studies | M.A. | Beirut |
[1] The first two years may be taken in Beirut.
[2] The first year may be completed in Beirut.
[3] Only the first (foundation) year may be taken in Byblos.
[4] Only the first semester of the sophomore year may be completed in Beirut.
[5] The programme is jointly offered by Philipps-Universität Marburg and Lebanese American University (LAU). Find out about the program location and duration.
* Pending completion of formalities with the New York State Education Department.
