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    Requirements

    ​If a student completes less than 54 credits (30 freshman and 24 sophomore) at another recognized institution of higher learning, the following documents will be required to apply as a transfer student:

    1. High school records during the last 3 years of high school (grades 10-11-12)
    2. ​SAT1 scores
    3. Updated official university transcript
    4. Detailed syllabi of all courses taken
    5. Certified copy of high school diploma or secondary school certificate, based on at least twelve years of schooling (ex: Lebanese Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, GCE, high school diploma etc.)
    6. English language requirement (upon admission)

    Admission in this case is competitive and equally based on the above requirements (high school grades + SAT scores). Please go to freshman/sophom​ore admission​ for more information.

    On the other hand, if a student completes 54 or more credits (30 freshman and 24 sophomore) at another recognized institution of higher learning, the following documents will be required:

    1. Updated official university transcript
    2. Detailed syllabi of all courses taken
    3. Certified copy of high school diploma or secondary school certificate, based on at least twelve years of schooling (ex: Lebanese Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, GCE, High School Diploma etc.)
    4. ​English l​anguage requirement (upon admission)

    Admission in this case is based on university GPA and each faculty has its own requirements. For more info on GPA requirements, please contact the faculty concerned. 

    You may get transferable credits for courses taken at another university, only if the courses match AUB requirements in term of contents and grades. You may check the general guideline and note that any transferable credits will be determined only after you submit your complete AUB application and upon the recommendation of the department(s) concerned.​

    We usually consider applications for transfer from all universities which are accredited by the ministry of higher education in their home countries.


    IMPORTANT NOTE:  All students (Lebanese or non-Lebanese) must secure from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) - Equivalence Committee  (English, Arabic) (Beirut, UNESCO Palace area), either the equivalence of their diplomas or the permission to enter the freshman class.  The Equivalence Committee requires the students to have their official papers such as the original final high school or university grades and diplomas authenticated from countries where they studied: Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Lebanese Embassy.  Failure to submit the equivalence/permission to the Office of Admissions by course registration date will result in registration hold and delay/refusal of the residency permits for non-Lebanese students.
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    Deadlines

    2023-24 Transfer

    The deadline to apply as a transfer student (any level) for the spring term 2023–24 is end of October 2023.

    2024-25 Transfer​

    The deadline to apply as a transfer student (less than 54  credits) for the fall term ​2024-25  is end of April 2024.​
    The deadline to apply as a transfer student (54 ​or more credits) for the fall term 2024-25 is end of April 2024​.

    Apply

    ​Applicants wishing to transfer to AUB, must do the following:

    1- ​​Apply online

    2- Check the documents requested in the application, which may include the following:

    • Photocopy of ID or passport
    • Updated official university transcript
    • Detailed course syllabus for all courses taken
    • Certified copy of high school diploma or secondary school certificate
    In addition to the following, if transferring with less than 54 credits (30 freshman + 24 sophomore):
    • High school records during the last 3 years of high school (grade 10-11-12).
    • SAT1 exam.

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    3- ​Submit your official documents to the following address:​

    American University of Beirut
    Office of Admissions
    P.O.Box: 11-0236
    Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020
    Lebanon

    Telephone: (+961) 1 374374
    Extension: 2890

    Applicants living in North America can send their mail to AUB's New York Office address:
    American University of Beirut
    C/O Office of Admissions
    3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor
    New York, NY 10017-2303, USA
    Tel: 212-583-7678
    Fax: 212-583-7650

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    4- Pay the application fee ($50)

    The non-refundable application fee can be paid in one of the following ways:

    Online: You can pay (ex: with credit card) while submitting your application online.

    Cash: You can pay at the Cashier's Office in AUB, by presenting the email (application receipt) with your AUB application ID number.

    Cash at OMT: Present your confirmation email  at any OMT branch, and verify that your name and AUB ID# are correctly listed on the OMT receipt. 

    Whish Money (Whish App): You can transfer your fees directly from the Whish application or visit any Whish Money branch or agent to execute your financial transactions.

    Wire Transfer: You can wire transfer the application fee to one of our bank accounts (listed below) and please make sure to include the Transfer Instruction referring to your applicant's full name: "Admissions application fee for applicant's full name."

    Lebanon Bank Address
    Citibank, N.A.
    BERYTUS Parks BCD,
    Reg. No. 69781 BDL 115
    P.O. Box 11-1535
    Beirut, Lebanon

    Lebanon bank account details
    Swift Code:                  CITILBBE
    Account Name:            American University of Beirut

    USD Account #:           600224395 (USD currency for fresh money Transfers only)
    USD IBAN:                   LB22 0115 0000 0000 0006 0022 4395  ​


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    For further inquiries and clarifications, please check our FAQs and do not hesitate to contact us at the AUB Office of Admissions.

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