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Lebanon

The below listed admission requirements are based on what we most often see from institutions within this country. However, when institutions provide a different grading scale or a different degree format, academic credentials will be reviewed on an individual basis to determine acceptable degrees and GPAs.

Academic Credentials Required for Admission:

Attested transcripts and certificate of degrees in native language required. Attested English translation of transcripts and certificate of degrees required.

Acceptable Attested English Translations:
  • Institution Translation
  • Ministry of Education Translation
  • Any Government Translation from Institution's Country
  • Any U.S. Government Agency Translation
  • ATA (American Translators Association)
Acceptable Attested Credentials:
  • Official Letterhead/Transcript Paper
  • Original Seal or Stamp, & Signature of Registrar
  • Received in Sealed Envelopes Directly from the Institution
Toefl Required:

Required

TOEFL Exceptions:
Exception: American University of Beirut (Beirut, Lebanon) - TOEFL not required if (within the last 5 years) received a graduate degree or attended 2 years of full time study.
Comparable Bachelor's Degrees:
  • Certificat d'Aptitude au Professorat
  • Certificat d'Aptitude au Professorat de I'Enseignement Secondaire (CAPES)
  • Diplome d'Architecte
  • Diplome de Docteur en Medecine
  • Diplome d'Ingenieur
  • Diplomes des Grandes Ecoles
  • Ingenieur
  • Licence - 4 years
  • Maitrise - if have 3 year Licence
Full Status Admission Minimum GPA Requirements:
  • 12/20
  • 80% - American University of Beirut