American University of Beirut

Overview

The American University of Beirut (AUB) is a prestigious private research university in Lebanon, founded in 1866. It is one of the most influential institutions in the Middle East, known for its liberal arts tradition and its elite medical and engineering schools. AUB plays a vital role in the region's intellectual and cultural development.

Subject Areas

• Agriculture and Forestry
• Biological Sciences
• Education
• Languages, Literature and Linguistics
• History, Philosophy and Theology
• Archaeology
• Art, Performing Art and Design
• Architecture
• Economics and Econometrics
• Business and Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Other Health
• Computer Science
• General Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Psychology
• Chemistry
• Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
• Physics and Astronomy
• Mathematics and Statistics

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Program data derived from International Education Costs dataset. Values shown in USD.

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