American University of Beirut

​​​​​​​Master's Degrees Programs within FAS

For more information, please take a look at the AUB Catalogue entries for each program.

Humanities

• MA in Arabic Language and Literature​
  
• MA in Archaeology 
• MA in Art History and Curating
  
• MA in English Language
  
• MA in English Literature​
• MA in History
  
• MA in Philosophy
  

Social Sciences

• MA in Anthropology
  
• MA in Clinical Psychology
  
• MA in Economics
  
• MA in Education
  
• ​MA in Financial Economics 
  
• MA in Media Studies
  
• MA in Political Studies
  
• MA in Psychology
  
• MA in Public Administration
  
• MA in Public Policy and International Affairs
  
• MA in Sociology
  

Sciences​

• MS in Biology
  
• MS in Chemistry
  
• MS in Computer Science
  
• MS in Geology
  
• MS in Mathematics
  
• MS in Physics
  
• MS/MA in Statistics (Currently Frozen)
  

Interdisciplinary

• MA in Middle Eastern Studies (CAMES)
  
• MA in Transnational American Studies (CASAR)   (Currently frozen)​
  
• MA in Islamic Studies (CAMES)
  

Inter-Departmental

• MS in Computational Sciences
  

Inter-Faculty

• MS in Environmental Policy Planning​

Online Petitions and Forms

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If you have any further questions, please visit the OPFS-FAQ website

Thesis and Project

Students completing their master's degree must complete a thesis or project.

General Rules and Regulations of Master's Thesis and Project
To learn more about rules and regulations regarding the Master's Thesis or Project, please check the AUB Graduate Catalogue section: General University Academic Information​.

Thesis and Project Forms
After successfully defending your thesis/ project, you must fill out this form and submit it to the office of the registrar. ​

Thesis Deadlines​
Find out important dates and deadlines for: approval of thesis/project proposal, defense dates and library deposits​

​Graduate Fellowship and Assistantship Program (GFAP)

New incoming graduate students can apply for a GFAP position through their online application
Current graduate students can apply for a GFAP position through their own specific department

Rules and Regulations for GFAP Positions:

• If the student is placed on Academic Probation, he/she will lose their GFAP position
• Prospective Students are not considered for GFAP positions
• Any GFAP who withdraws from a course or withdraws from the University or whose contract is terminated has to reimburse the University for the tuition fees supported for the specified semester
• Assistantships do not cover fees for undergraduate courses