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Transfer

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:

High school records during the last 3 years of high school (grades 10-11-12)
SAT scores (How to send your SAT scores)
Updated official university transcript
Detailed syllabi of all courses taken
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.)
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/sophomore 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:

Updated official university transcript
Detailed syllabi of all courses taken
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.)
English language 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), except those who graduated from AUB or the Lebanese University, 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.

Deadlines

Transfer 2024-25

Applying for	Application Start Date	Application Deadline	Latest SAT Session Considered*	Decision Notification Date
Transfer (<54 credits) to Spring 2024-25	September 2, 2024	October 31, 2024	October 2024	by end of December 2024
Advanced Transfer (≥54 credits) to Spring 2024-25	September 2, 2024	October 31, 2024	N/A	As per each Faculty

Transfer 2025-26

Applying for	Application Start Date	Application Deadline	Latest SAT Session Considered*	Decision Notification Date
Transfer (<54 credits) to Fall 2025-26	September 2, 2024	April 30, 2025	April 2025	by end of May 2025
Transfer (<54 credits) to Spring 2025-26	September 1, 2025	October 31, 2025	October 2025	by end of December 2025
Advanced Transfer (≥ 54 credits) to Fall 2025-26	September 2, 2024	April 30, 2025	N/A	As per each Faculty
Advanced Transfer (≥ 54 credits) to Spring 2025-26	September 1, 2025	October 31, 2025	N/A	As per each Faculty

*Note: SAT registration deadlines are approximately 1-2month before the SAT test session date. To know more about the SAT exam and its registration, please refer to: www.collegeboard.org

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).
SAT exam.

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

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.

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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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