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American University of Beirut  
The American University of Beirut, known as “AUB,” is one of the oldest universities in the Middle East. The University was founded in 1866 as an independent non-sectarian institution of higher learning. The University works to empower its students and encourages them to aspire to a richer personal and professional life. For more than a century, AUB graduates have made significant contributions to the development of the Arab world and, in their professions, to the global community.

A teaching-centered research University where English is the language of instruction, AUB offers a rigorous curriculum in the American liberal arts along with strong professional preparation. AUB stresses high academic standards and maintains a commitment to critical thinking, open debate and mutual tolerance. Overlooking the Mediterranean, the campus offers students a lovely natural environment. AUB is also a part of a dynamic cosmopolitan center where the region’s diverse peoples, culture, and traditions blend.

For more information on the American University of Beirut, the University’s admissions procedures and the Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies visit the websites below.