1.  How do I apply for university housing?

The process starts with your specific Dean sending your name to the Housing Department for consideration for either on/off campus housing depending on availability.  You will then be contacted by the Housing Department and asked to fill in a Housing Application online.

2.  Who gets priority for on-campus housing?

AUB gives priority and preference to new foreign faculty recruited from abroad.

3.  What is the difference in rent between on-campus and off-campus housing?

On-campus rent is paid entirely by the faculty member whereas off-campus rental is subsidized by the University in that AUB pays 60% and the tenant pays 40% of the ceiling for the faculty member's specific category outlined in the rental ceiling schedule.  On-campus rental cost will vary according to the size of the apartment and its location. 

4.  Is the lease for an off-campus apartment in my name or AUB's?

Normally the lease agreement would be in the name of the University.

5.  If the rent for my off-campus apartment is higher than the ceiling for my category, how much do I end up paying?

When the rent of the off-campus unit is higher than the ceiling, the faculty members pays 40% plus any additional amount over and above the ceiling.

6.  What are other costs I am responsible for if I live in an on-campus apartment?

You are responsible for the payment of electricity, telephone, cable TV, parking fees and internet access.

7.  What are other costs I am responsible for if I live in an off-campus apartment?

You are responsible for the payment of all utilities, maintenance, repair costs, municipal taxes, and other costs and charges related to the occupancy of the premises.

8.  What furniture does AUB provide for on/off campus apartments?

Please refer to the Furniture Loan section of this website.  Kindly note that the University does not provide items that are not listed in the schedule.

 N.B.: For additional information please contact the Housing Department.