First in Lebanon.
First in Cyprus.
Now EQUIS-Accredited.

Business Education at AUB now holds two global accreditation crowns, AACSB and EQUIS, across both shores of the Mediterranean.
AACSB logo EQUIS logo

A Milestone, in Four Numbers

1st
In Lebanon
The first business school in Lebanon to earn EQUIS accreditation.
1st
In Cyprus
The first business education institution in Cyprus to earn EQUIS accreditation.
2
Accreditation Crowns
Global accreditation crowns held simultaneously: AACSB and EQUIS.
5th
In MENA
One of only five EQUIS-accredited business schools in the region.

What EQUIS Is

EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation is a globally recognised mark of excellence for business and management education. It involves rigorous evaluation based on criteria such as academic programmes, faculty quality, research output, internationalisation and corporate relevance.

Strategy & Governance

A connected strategic vision across Beirut and Paphos.

Programs & Student Experience

6-degree programs benchmarked against international peers and shaped by learning goals, student voice, and international benchmarking.

Faculty & Research

Faculty that connect research, teaching, and practice.

Internationalization

A network of partner institutions across Europe, MENA, and beyond — and a faculty body that mirrors it.

Corporate Connections

Active partnerships with regional and international employers. Advisory boards drawn from MENA, Europe, and beyond.

Ethics, Responsibility & Sustainability

A commitment to responsible leadership, societal contribution, and sustainable impact. BSIS-labeled in 2024.

Resources & Operations

Academic and student support systems that enable quality across locations. Facilities, libraries, and student support built to international standard.

Impact & Continuous Improvement

Leading in regional and international rankings. Evidence-based reflection, improvement, and contribution to the region and beyond.

What It Takes

EQUIS accreditation is not simply received. It is earned.

It follows years of self-assessment, evidence gathering, documentation, peer review, and dialogue with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and partners.

For Business Education at AUB, the process brought together work across Beirut and Paphos, demonstrating not only what has been achieved, but how the schools continue to improve.

Rooted in the region.
Recognized by the world.

Across Beirut and Paphos, AUB's business education community is built on a common academic vision. EQUIS accreditation recognizes the strength of this connection: two locations, aligned around quality, relevance, impact, and internationally benchmarked standards.

Six perspectives on what changed the day EQUIS arrived.

student
For Students
Your Degree, Globally Benchmarked
EQUIS strengthens confidence in the education students receive. It signals that programs, learning experiences, faculty engagement, and student support have been reviewed against international standards.
[Quote from a current student — 2 sentences, specific and unscripted.]
faculty and staff
For Faculty & Staff
Recognition for the Work
EQUIS recognizes the teaching, research, mentorship, engagement, and continuous improvement led by faculty & staff across the business education community. Not as a single achievement but rather as a confirmation.
[Quote from a faculty member / staff.]
alumni
For Alumni
A Stronger Name to Carry Forward
As AUB's business education reputation grows, alumni benefit from enhanced institutional visibility and international recognition.
[Quote from a recent alum working internationally.]
employers
For Employers
Talent You Can Trust
Graduates from a school that meets the same standard as the most respected institutions in Europe and North America. Hired with confidence. Onboarded without surprise.
[Quote from a real recruiter or partner.]
parents
For Parents
Confidence in the Choice
For parents and families, EQUIS offers added confidence that their children are studying in a business education environment recognized for quality, care, and international standards.
[Quote from a parent of a current student.]
region
For the Region
A Statement for Lebanon, Cyprus, and MENA
This milestone shows that business education built in the region can meet global standards while remaining connected to regional realities and needs.
[Quote from a regional partner, employer, or government / EU figure.]

Seventeen Years. Two Crowns.
One Continuous Commitment.

2009
AACSB Earned
The 100th business school outside the US to earn AACSB Accreditation.
2014
AACSB Reaffirmed
The first five-year review confirms continued progress and commitment.
2019
AACSB Reaffirmed Through the Storm
Reaffirmation arrives as Lebanon enters its deepest economic crisis. The standard does not change.
2024
EFMD BSIS Label Earned
Independent recognition of OSB's social and economic impact on its community.
2025
AACSB Reaffirmed & Extended
Reaffirmation extended to business programs at FoB at AUB Mediterraneo in Paphos.
2026
EQUIS Earned
A second global accreditation crown. The story continues.

The Standard We Now Hold Ourselves To

EQUIS is not a finish line. It is a benchmark — for every cohort, every program, every research project, every partnership, and every graduate. The work continues across Beirut and Paphos, with a renewed commitment to quality, relevance, responsibility, and impact.