APPLICANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
UNIVERSITY: American University of Beirut (AUB)
LOCATION: MAIN CAMPUS: Hamra, Bliss OFF CAMPUS: Street
ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE NAME , EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER:
1- Office of Admissions ([email protected])
2- 01-374374 EXT: 2890 OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM AND 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
SECTION A I- UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: List of Undergraduate Degrees: Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS)
Agribusiness Agriculture Food Sciences and Management Landscape Architecture Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS)
Applied Math (BA) Applied Math (BS) Arabic Language and Literature Archaeology Art History Biology Chemistry Computer Science Economics Education/Elementary English Language English Literature Geology History Mathematics Mathematics Media and Communication Petroleum Studies
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Philosophy Physics Political Studies Public Administration Psychology Sociology-Anthropology Statistics Studio Arts Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB)
Business Administration (Concentrations in: Accounting, Business Information, Decision Systems, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management and Marketing) Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (SFEA)
Architecture Graphic Design Civil Engineering Construction Engineering (BS) Computer and Communications Engineering Computer Science and Engineering ( Effective Fall 2020-2021) Electrical and Computer Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering (BS) Chemical Engineering (BEN) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)
Health Communication Environmental Health Medical Laboratory Sciences Medical Audiology Sciences Medical Imaging Sciences Faculty of Medicine (FM), Hariri School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (for applicants with technical nursing background)
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List of Hit/New Undergraduate Degrees:
Health Communication (under the Faculty of Health Sciences - FHS) Computer Science and Engineering ( under Faculty of Engineering –SFEA)
List of Minors and requirements:
All majors could be taken as minors.( not upon Admissions)
For requirements, the student needs to check with the Registrar’ office.
Double Majors and requirements:
All majors could be taken as minors.(not upon Admissions )
For requirements, the student needs to check with the Registrar’ office.
II - TUITION FEES BY MAJOR / MINOR:
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Freshmen USD 753
Humanities and Social Sciences USD 731
Sciences USD 775
Financial Economics USD 892
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES USD 789
MAROUN SEMAAN FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND USD 874 ARCHITECTURE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES USD 814
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SULIMAN S. OLAYAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS USD 846
RAFIC HARIRI SCHOOL OF NURSING USD 626
III - LANGUAGE OF TEACHING (ENGLISH/FRENCH)
English
IV - UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (FRESHMEN- SOPHOMORE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE II- SOPHOMORE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE) School records of Grades 10 and 11 SAT Scores ( including essay )
V- ENTRANCE EXAMS AND PASSING GRADES FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS. No Entrance Exams
VI- IMPORTANT DATES (EARLY ADMISSIONS- REGULAR ADMISSIONS- LATE ADMISSIONS- ENTRANCE EXAMS):
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Deadline for Early Admission: October 31 ,2019
Deadline for Regular Admission: December 20,2019
During April (dates not set yet) VII - OPEN DOORS DATES:
VIII - SHADOWING DATES: N/A
SECTION B
I- HOW TO APPLY? (ONLINE OR HARDCOPY)WHAT IS THE FEE?
BOTH ONLINE + HARD COPY.
ONLINE: 50$ HARD COPY: 80$
II- IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER? IF YES, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS?
YES, IF THE APPLICANT WAS A STAFF DEPENDENT
III- WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED WITH THE APPLICATION? IS THERE ANY FEE?
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- Undergraduate admission application (form 1-4 pages) - A photocopy of your identity card or passport (same as mentioned in application) - One recent passport-size colored photograph - Freshman or sophomore/transfer forms (form 2a or 2b) - The school records for the first and second secondary years - Recommendation (Freshmen only) - SAT I scores for tests taken within the required deadlines - A non-refundable application fee of LL120,000 or USD80
IV- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS?
IF THE STUDENT MEETS THE CRITERIA OF EARLY ADMISSION, HE/SHE IS DIRECTLY ACCEPTED. ACCEOTANCES ARE SENT BY JANAURY. V- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REGULAR AND LATE ADMISSIONS?
REGULAR ADMISSION IS MORE COMPETITIVE BASED.
VI- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED? IF APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED IN PERSON, THE APPLICANT RECEIVES AN APPLICATION RECEIPT WITH THE APPLICATION ID WRITTEN ON IT.
IF APPLICATION IS SUBMIITED ONLINE; A NOTIFICATION EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO STUDENT WITH AUB ID NUMBER MENTIONED.
VII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED?
IF THE APPLICATION IS MISSING ANY DOCUMENT, APPLICANT WILL BE NOTIFIED BY AN EMAIL.
VIII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT I GOT ACCEPTED/REJECTED?
BY EMAIL
IX- IF I DO NOT GET ACCEPTED THE FIRST TIME, DO I GET ANOTHER CHANCE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
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YES, THE APPLICANT CAN APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING SEMESTER.
X- DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS UPON ADMISSIONS? IF YES, HOW DO I APPLY AND WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS AND THE PERCENTAGES?
• Financial Aid (Partial need based support) –Deadline December 20,2019 Normal financial aid need based grant between 10% and 70% based on financial need and partially on high school grades
Merit (100% Tuition, Top 10 entering students)
Merit Scholarship: Each year AUB awards full-tuition merit scholarships to 10 new undergraduates with outstanding academic qualifications.
• Lebanese Baccalaureates Scholarship (100% Tuition, Top 5 in each of the branches) Lebanese Baccalaureate Scholarships Around 15 full-tuition scholarships to the top 5 of the four tracks of the Lebanese Baccalaureate in conjunction with the National Council for Scientific Research.
Work Study Students can apply for work study to the office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Students can work a maximum 20 hours per week and they are paid by the hour.
Flexible Loans (Local and U.S. Federal Direct)
Liberal Arts Scholarship (70% Tuition Support) • Arabic Language and Literature • Archaeology • Art History • Education/Elementary • English Language; English Literature • History • Philosophy • Sociology-Anthropology • Studio Arts • The scholarship covers up to 70% of the tuition fees.
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• 40 incoming sophomore students majoring in the mentioned ten fields will be sponsored throughout their undergraduate education at AUB, provided they remain in good academic standing.
Nursing (60% Tuition Support + 30% Loan + 10% Work Study)
Hariri School of Nursing Scholarship: 60% (Financial Aid + HSON Scholarship) To financial aid applicants who show commitment to nursing and who have a good academic standing. In addition, students might be eligible to: • Request 30% bank loan • Apply for the work study program to cover the remaining 10% of the tuition fees.
XI- HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP PERCENTAGE THROUGHOUT MY MAJOR?
THE APPLICANT MUST MAINTAIN A GPA OF 70 TO AVOID LOSING THE FINANCIAL AID GRANT.
XII- IF I APPLY TO A MAJOR AND THEN I DECIDE I WANT TO CHANGE, CAN I DO THAT? EXPLAIN THE PROCESS
STUDENTS CAN TRANSFER TO OTHER MAJORS THROUGH AN APPLICATION THAT THEY SUBMIT TO THE CONCERNED FACULTY THROUGH THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE.
XIII- ADMISSIONS WEBSITE HYPERLINK
http://website.aub.edu.lb/admissions/Pages/index.aspx
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XIV- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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APPLICANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020
UNIVERSITY: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LOCATION: MAIN CAMPUS: OFF CAMPUS: Ashrafieh 1-Zahle Mouallaka Avenue 2- Sidon Northern Entrance Nazih Bizri Boulevard ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR , EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER:
1- Ziad Doueiry ( [email protected]) , +961 3 728705
OFFICE HOURS: Weekdays from 8:00 till 17:00
SECTION A I- UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES:
List of Degrees:
Faculty of Arts & Sciences:
Undergraduate degrees: • Advertising • Journalism • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Graphic Design • Arts & Interior Planning • Fine Arts in Graphic Design • Fashion Design in Graphic Design • Computer Science • Information and Communications Technology • International Affairs • English Studies • Translation
Graduate degrees:
• Computer Science - MS • Information and Communications Technology - MS • Communication Arts - MA
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Faculty of Business & Economics:
Undergraduate degrees:
• Business Accounting • Economics • Finance • Hospitality Management • Business Management • Management Information Systems • Business Marketing • Marketing & Advertising • Travel and Tourism Management
Graduate degrees:
• Master of Business Administration • MS in Business Administration Emphasis Accounting • MS in Business Administration Emphasis Finance • MS in Business Administration Emphasis Economics • MS in Business Administration Emphasis Hospitality Management • MS in Business Administration Emphasis Management • MS in Business Administration Emphasis Management Information Systems • MS in Business Administration Emphasis Marketing
Faculty of Health Sciences:
Undergraduate degrees:
• Clinical Laboratory Sciences • Optics & Optometry • Radiologic Sciences • Forensic Science • Nursing • Nutrition and Food Science
Graduate degrees:
• Biotechnology track DNA Technologies • Biotechnology track Forensic Science • Bio-analytical Toxicology • Optics and Optometry
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Faculty of Engineering:
Undergraduate degrees:
• Computer & Communications Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Mechatronics Engineering
Graduate degrees:
• Computer & Communications Engineering - MS • Mechatronics Engineering - MS • Biomedical Engineering - MS
Specialty Programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences: • Molecular Biology • Applied Toxicology • Biomedical Sales and Marketing • Optics and Optometry
Teaching Diploma in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
List of Hit/New Undergraduate Degrees:
BS in Management with Emphases in: • Human Resources Management • International Business Management • Enterprise Business Analytics • Enterprise Project Management • Hospital Management
BS in Finance with Emphasis in: • Financial Engineering
BS in Economics with Emphasis in: • Engineering Economics and Planning
BS in Marketing with Emphasis in: • Digital Marketing
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BS in Computer Science (leading to LPI 101,CCNA 1, 2, 3 & 4, IT Essentials, CCNA Security, ICDL,ODCA, & SCJP certificates) with Emphases in: • Data Science • Game Design • Mobile Computing
BS in Information and Communications Technology with Emphases in: • Cybersecurity • Computer Forensics • System Administration
BA in Advertising with Emphases in: • Social Media • Creative Production
BA in Graphic Design with Emphases in: • Multimedia Design • Product Design • Visual Design & Communication
BA in Arts & Interior Planning with Emphases in: • Furniture Design & Manufacturing • Restoration & Cultural Heritage • Virtual Merchandising & Lighting
List of Minors and requirements:
Admission to minors: 1- Candidates may not apply for minors before completing 60 credits beginning with their freshman class and 30 credits beginning with their sophomore year; in brief, they should be in junior standing. 2- Candidates following an arts major and decided to select a minor in Arts should complete a minimum of 6 courses to be determined by the Dean of the Faculty. 3- Candidates following an arts major and decided to select a minor in a Science major should complete prerequisite courses selected by the Dean of the Faculty before taking the 6 courses required for a minor in their field of interest and vice versa.
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Double Majors and requirements:
Students who wish to major in a second academic discipline in the same academic faculty (school) must complete all of the following requirements: 1. Complete all the courses required for the first degree (first major). 2. Complete all core requirements of the new major (not less than 30 credit hours). 3. Make sure that courses which satisfy requirements of the first major are not counted twice. 4. Complete a senior project in the new discipline Once the above conditions are satisfied, the student will receive the degree in the first major (one degree will be awarded), and a certification testifying to the completion of all requirements of the second major. The transcript of record shall also show that the student has satisfied all requirements for the second major.
Students who wish to major in a second academic discipline in an academic faculty (school) different from the one of their original major must complete the following requirements: 1. Complete all core and major requirements of the new major. 2. Complete a senior project in the new discipline. Once the above conditions are satisfied, the student will receive a degree for each major he/she has completed (two degrees will be awarded). The transcript of record will show that two degrees were awarded.
AUST students may work for two BA or two BS degrees from the same faculty provided they complete all core and major requirements for both majors, but ONLY ONE DIPLOMA and a certification testifying to the completion of all requirements for the second major will be awarded.
II - TUITION FEES BY MAJOR / MINOR:
UNDEGRADUATE PROGRAMS TUITION FEES $220/ CREDIT GRADUATE PROGRAMS TUITION FEES $320/ CREDIT TEACHING DIPLOMA TUITION FEES $265/ CREDIT III - LANGUAGE OF TEACHING (ENGLISH/FRENCH)
English in the English Section French in the French Section
IV - UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (FRESHMEN- SOPHOMORE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE II- SOPHOMORE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE)
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Admission to freshman:
High School based on 12 years of schooling, counting from elementary one grade, + Permission to follow a foreign non - Lebanese program + SAT I tests
Admission to Sophomore:
Official Lebanese Bacc. II Official Technical Lebanese BT3 French Baccalaureate International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (with 7 different subjects: 5 at Ordinary level and 2 at Advanced level, excluding Arabic). International Baccalaureate (IB) with 6 subjects (3 at standard level, 3 at higher level)
German Abitur, Italian Maturita, All Arab Government Secondary Certificates
V- ENTRANCE EXAMS AND PASSING GRADES FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS.
English Entrance Exam (EEE):
The AUST English Entrance Exam (EEE) is required from all applicants, on the basis of which students will be placed in the appropriate English Program.
Math Placement Tests (MPT):
The Math Placement Test is required from all applicants according to the following criteria: - The Math I Placement Test is required from all candidates following the Arts and Business majors, and candidates following the Information Communications Technology (ICT) major. - Math II Placement Test is required from all candidates following the Sciences majors.
French Entrance Exam:
The AUST French Entrance Exam (FEE) is required from all applicants to the French Section, on the basis of which students will be placed in the appropriate French Program. VI- IMPORTANT DATES (EARLY ADMISSIONS- REGULAR ADMISSIONS- LATE ADMISSIONS- ENTRANCE EXAMS):
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Early Admission
Students with a minimum cumulative average of 80% in their last two years of secondary education may apply to AUST prior to receiving the results of the Official Lebanese Government Secondary Certificate (Previously Lebanese Baccalaureate part II), or its equivalent, under a special early admission plan. Admission of such students will be contingent upon presenting proof of having received the Official Lebanese Government Secondary Certificate or its equivalent as recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education. Students with such conditional acceptance will not be allowed to register until all admission requirements are met.
Regular Admission
Applications must be received no later than May 31st for admission to the Summer Session; September 15th for admission to the Fall Semester; and, before the end of January for admission to the Spring Semester.
Entrance Exams:
Selected dates from 9:00 am till 2:00 pm for ( EEE & Math)
TBA VII - OPEN DOORS DATES:
TBA After discussion and collaboration with the VIII - SHADOWING DATES: school
SECTION B
I- HOW TO APPLY? (ONLINE OR HARDCOPY)WHAT IS THE FEE?
1-STUDENTS MAY APPLY ONLINE USING AUST WEBSITE : WWW.AUST.EDU.LB 2- STUDENTS MAY WALK IN AND APPLY A HARDCOPY APPLICATION AT THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE
II- IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER? IF YES, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS?
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FOR EARLY ADMISSIONS APPLICATION ARE FREE OF CHARGE
NB: EARLY ADMISSIOSN DEADLINE IS APRIL 30, 2018
III- WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED WITH THE APPLICATION? IS THERE ANY FEE? For the sophomore class • Official Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalency • Four recent passport-size photo • Certified Individual extract of record that is no longer than 6 months • Certified family extract of record that is no longer than 6 months • Certified school record of the last two year • Scores of International TOEFL and other entrance exams (if applicable) • A nonrefundable application Fee of $50 or the equivalent in other currencies • A nonrefundable application Fee of $50 for the English Entrance Exam (if required) • A nonrefundable application Fee of $50 for the Math I or Math II Entrance Exam (if required)
For the Freshman class • Freshman program is available for students who obtain the permission from the Lebanese Ministry of Education (Special conditions prevail) • High School Diploma • Certified school record of the last two year • Take the required SAT I Subject Tests • Four recent passport-size photo • Certified Individual extract of record that is no longer than 6 months
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• Certified family extract of record that is no longer than 6 months
IV- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS?
TO SECURE SUITABLE SCHEDULE SOME MAJORS HAVE LIMITED PLACES SUCH AS THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES V- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REGULAR AND LATE ADMISSIONS?
VI- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED?
AN AUTOMATED REPLY IS SENT A FOLLOW UP EMAIL WILL BE SENT WITHIN 2 WEEKS
VII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED?
COMPLETE APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF SUBMISSION
VIII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT I GOT ACCEPTED/REJECTED?
THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE WILL CONTACT THE STUDENT CONCERNED
IX- IF I DO NOT GET ACCEPTED THE FIRST TIME, DO I GET ANOTHER CHANCE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
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YOU CAN REAPPLY AND THE ADMISSION’S COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION
X- DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS UPON ADMISSIONS? IF YES, HOW DO I APPLY AND WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS AND THE PERCENTAGES?
• Academic Scholarships: 20-30% on tuition fees • Emergency Grants (Deceased father): 15% on tuition fees • Siblings Grants: 10% on tuition fees • Work Study Grants: 10-30% on tuition fees • Sports Scholarship: up to 30% on tuition fees
Merit Scholarship: • Ranking in Schools: 50% on tuition fees, 1st rank in class 30% on tuition fees, 2nd rank in class 20% on tuition fees, 3rd rank in class
• Ranking in Official Exams: 100% on tuition fees, Top 10 Achievers in the Lebanese Official Baccalaureate II 100% on tuition fees, Top 10 Achievers in the Lebanese Technical Baccalaureate third part
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XI- HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP PERCENTAGE THROUGHOUT MY MAJOR?
Students will keep their Financial Aid as long as they maintain a GPA of 2.0 and above
Students will keep their Merit Scholarship as long as they maintain a GPA of 3.5 and above
XII- IF I APPLY TO A MAJOR AND THEN I DECIDE I WANT TO CHANGE, CAN I DO THAT? EXPLAIN THE PROCESS
Change of Major
Students who wish to transfer from one major to another may do so only after completing at least one semester in their current major or in the major to which they have been admitted. Students who change major will be allowed to drop the lowest two grades obtained in their previous major. Admission to a new major must be approved by the chairperson of the academic unit to which the student has applied and by the Registrar; if approved, the change becomes effective as of the beginning of the following semester.
XIII- ADMISSIONS WEBSITE HYPERLINK
HTTPS://S1.AUST.EDU.LB/
XIV- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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APPLICANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
UNIVERSITY: ESA Business School & ESSEC Business School
LOCATION: Beirut, Clemenceau OFF CAMPUS: Paris, Cergy
ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE NAME , EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER:
NibaL EL-KADI
OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday : 9am to 5pm
SECTION A I- UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: - Bachelor in Business Administration
List of Hit/New Undergraduate Degrees: n.a
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List of Minors and requirements: n.a
Double Majors and requirements: n.a
II - TUITION FEES BY MAJOR / MINOR:
Registration: 300 USD per year Registration: 300 USD per year
Pedagogic fees: 500 USD for the Pedagogic fees: 500 USD for the whole program whole program
Tuition: 6 800 USD per semester (3 Tuition: 6 800 USD per semester (3 semesters at partner rate for the semesters at partner rate for the ESSEC double degree) ESSEC double degree)
III - LANGUAGE OF TEACHING (ENGLISH/FRENCH) English and French
IV - UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (FRESHMEN- SOPHOMORE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE II- SOPHOMORE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE)
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V- ENTRANCE EXAMS AND PASSING GRADES FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS. No Entrance Exams
SAT Jury interview
VI- IMPORTANT DATES (EARLY ADMISSIONS- REGULAR ADMISSIONS- LATE ADMISSIONS- ENTRANCE EXAMS):
Early admission December 3rd Other dates will be posted on the website
N.a VII - OPEN DOORS DATES:
VIII - SHADOWING DATES: n.a
SECTION B
I- HOW TO APPLY? (ONLINE OR HARDCOPY)WHAT IS THE FEE?
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HTTP://INSCRIPTION.ESA.EDU.LB/
II- IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER? IF YES, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS?
120$ NON REFUNDABLE
III- WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED WITH THE APPLICATION? IS THERE ANY FEE?
1. Copie de votre CV (si vous avez déjà fait des stages )
2. Copie de votre diplôme : Baccalauréat dès qu’elle sera disponible
nde 3. Copie des relevés de notes des classes suivantes : 2 , 1ère et celui de la Terminale
4. Copie de votre pièce d’identité.
5. Une photo type passeport ( avec votre nom écrit à l’arrière)
6. Deux lettres de recommandation
7. Copie du résultat de l’épreuve anticipée du baccalauréat.
8. Résultat du S.A.T1. ( code de l’Université sur collegeboard : 6921)
IV- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS?
NO DIFFERENCE
V- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REGULAR AND LATE ADMISSIONS?
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VI- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED?
APPLICANT RECEIVES AN EMAIL WITH A PDF DOCUMENT
VII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED?
WHEN APPLICANT SETTLES APPLICATION FEE
VIII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT I GOT ACCEPTED/REJECTED?
RECEIVING A LETTER
IX- IF I DO NOT GET ACCEPTED THE FIRST TIME, DO I GET ANOTHER CHANCE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
DECISIONS ARE FINAL
X- DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS UPON ADMISSIONS? IF YES, HOW DO I APPLY AND WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS AND THE PERCENTAGES?
A scholarship of excellence may be acquired if the student obtained a “mention Très Bien” on the Baccalaureate (up to 50% of tuition fees) or “Mention Bien” on the baccalaureat (up to 25% of tuition fees).
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XI- HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP PERCENTAGE THROUGHOUT MY MAJOR?
BY MAINTAINING A REQUIRED GPA
XII- IF I APPLY TO A MAJOR AND THEN I DECIDE I WANT TO CHANGE, CAN I DO THAT? EXPLAIN THE PROCESS
WE HAVE 1 MAJOR
XIII- ADMISSIONS WEBSITE HYPERLINK
HTTP://WWW.ESA.EDU.LB/EN/BACHELOR-IN-BUSINESS- ADMINISTRATION-BBA
XIV- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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APPLICANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
UNIVERSITY: Lebanese American University
LOCATION: MAIN CAMPUS: New York- OFF CAMPUS: USA (headquarters), Beirut & Byblos- Lebanon ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE NAME , EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER:
Mrs. Grace Saliba Saad [email protected] 09-547262 ext: 2208
OFFICE HOURS: Mondays to Fridays 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (winter schedule) 7:30 am – 2:30 pm (summer schedule)
SECTION A I- UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES:
Applied Physics
Arabic Language and Literature
Architecture
Bioinformatics
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
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Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
English
Fashion Design (in collaboration with ELIE SAAB)
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
History
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Industrial Engineering
Interior Design
Interior Architecture (Interior Design)
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Medicine
Multimedia Journalism
Nursing
Nutrition
Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program
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Performing Arts
Petroleum Engineering
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Political Science
Political Science/International Affairs
Psychology
Social Work & Community Development
Television and Film
Translation
List of Hit/New Undergraduate Degrees:
NEW MAJORS:
B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering B.E. in Petroleum Engineering B.S. in Bioinformatics B.S. in Applied Physics B.A in Fashion Design (in collaboration with ELIE SAAB) B.A. in Television and Film B.A. in Performing Arts B.A. in Communication B.A. in Translation
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List of Minors and requirements: Actuarial Studies
Advertising and Public Relations
Animation
Arabic Language and Literature
Audiovisual Production
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Climate Change & Sustainability Policy
Computer Science
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Construction Management
Creative and Journalism Writing
Digital Media
Economics
English
Environmental Science
Fine Arts
Food Science & Management
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Gender Studies
History
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Islamic Art and Architecture
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Multimedia Journalism
Nutrition
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Photography
Political Science/International Affairs
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Work and Community Development
Sociology
Visual Arts
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Double Majors and requirements:
Students can double major upon completion of the first year of studies. Each program has its own requirements and regulations. Students enrolled in two majors, pay only for one.
II - TUITION FEES BY MAJOR / MINOR: • Students taking 12–18 credits are charged a flat fee per semester. Any credits beyond 18 are added at the per-credit rates shown below. • Students taking fewer than 12 credits are charged per credit. • Students taking summer courses are charged per credit.
MAJOR SEMESTER CREDIT
Bachelor of Architecture 10,200 854
BA in Arabic Language and Literature 8,382 698 BA in Communication 9,319 779
Arts/Communication
BA in Education 8,382 698
BA in English 8,382 698
BA in Fashion Design 10,200 854
BA in Fine Arts 10,200 854
BA in History 8,382 698
BA in Multimedia Journalism 9,319 779
BA in Performing Arts 9,319 779
BA in Philosophy 8,382 698
BA in Political Science 8,382 698 BA in Political Science/International 8,382 698
Affairs
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BA in Psychology 8,382 698 BA in Social Work & Community 8,382 698
Development
BA in Television and Film 9,319 779
BA in Translation 8,382 698
BE in Civil Engineering 10,154 848
BE in Computer Engineering 10,154 848
BE in Electrical Engineering 10,154 848
BE in Industrial Engineering 10,154 848
BE in Mechanical Engineering 10,154 848
BE in Mechatronics Engineering 10,154 848
BE in Petroleum Engineering 10,154 848
BS in Applied Physics 9,319 779
BS in Bioinformatics 9,319 779
BS in Biology 9,319 779
BS in Business 9,938 827
BS in Chemistry 9,319 779
BS in Computer Science 9,319 779
BS in Economics 9,938 827
BS in Graphic Design 10,200 854
BS in Hospitality 9,938 827
BA in Interior Architecture 10,200 854
BS in Interior Design 10,200 854
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BS in Mathematics 9,275 775 BS in Nursing 7,135 597
BS in Nutrition 9,319 779 BS in Nutrition and Dietetics — 773
(Coordinated Program)
BS in Pharmacy 10,850 906
Freshman 8,423 701
III - LANGUAGE OF TEACHING (ENGLISH/FRENCH)
English
IV - UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (FRESHMEN- SOPHOMORE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE II- SOPHOMORE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE) -Completed application form (either online or hard copy) -Official high school transcripts for Grade 10, 11 and 12. -SAT I scores -Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalent (High School Diploma with Freshman Enrollment permission or French Baccalaureate with Equivalency) V- ENTRANCE EXAMS AND PASSING GRADES FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS. Admissions to LAU is on a competitive basis; the higher the SAT scores and grades, the higher the chance of being admitted.
VI- IMPORTANT DATES (EARLY ADMISSIONS- REGULAR ADMISSIONS- LATE ADMISSIONS- ENTRANCE EXAMS):
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Deadline to Apply for Admission: • Regular Fall 2020: Jan. 31, 2020 • Late Fall 2020: Jul. 15, 2020
Deadline to Apply for Financial Aid: • New students for Fall 2020: Nov. 16, 2019 -Apr. 15, 2020
Deadline to apply for the Merit Scholarship: • Jan. 31, 2020
Deadline to apply for the Athletic Scholarship: • Apr. 15, 2020
Individual and group visits are more than welcome VII - OPEN DOORS DATES: anytime throughout the year. To book yours, kindly contact your LAU representative. VIII - SHADOWING DATES:
SECTION B
I- HOW TO APPLY? (ONLINE OR HARDCOPY)WHAT IS THE FEE?
• You can apply online for $65 OR; • you can fill-out and submit a hard copy application form for $85
II- IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER? IF YES, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS?
Yes, each year we give “prepaid applications” to a specific number of top students. Prepaid applications are LAU applications free of charge.
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III- WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED WITH THE APPLICATION? IS THERE ANY FEE? No extra fees imposed for extra documents nor for the financial aid application. The documents required for admissions are: • A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant • Original transcripts of grades 10, 11 and 12 • Official SAT I scores • A clear photocopy of the student’s ID card • A clear photocopy of the family’s civil status record (for Lebanese and Arab nationals) • A certified copy of the Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalent once available IV- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS? It is always advisable to submit your application before the regular admissions deadline because: • You can secure your place earlier in the major of your choice • You can benefit from regular admission advice and orientation • You get your acceptance early in March 2020, so you have plenty of time to make a decision • You can appeal to the decision of your application in case it got rejected V- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REGULAR AND LATE ADMISSIONS?
It is not preferred to apply during the late admissions. Even though you may be able to secure a place at LAU, you might not be able to fully benefit from LAU’s financial aid and scholarships. Additionally, it might be too late to sit again for the SAT exam.
VI- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED?
Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email from LAU with your LAU username, password and unique ID number once your file is processed.
VII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED?
You can check the status of your application by logging in your LAU portal using your LAU username and password.
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VIII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT I GOT ACCEPTED/REJECTED?
Upon issuing a decision regarding your application, LAU will send you an sms. You can also check the status of your application by logging in your LAU portal.
IX- IF I DO NOT GET ACCEPTED THE FIRST TIME, DO I GET ANOTHER CHANCE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN Yes. If your application was rejected, an admission officer will contact you to explain the different steps you can take in order to higher your chance of admission. For example, if your application got rejected because of low Grade 11 grades, you will be asked to provide us with an updated transcript of grade 12 grades, once you do, your file will be re-sent to the admissions committee for review. X- DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS UPON ADMISSIONS? IF YES, HOW DO I APPLY AND WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS AND THE PERCENTAGES?
LAU offers more than $36 million US dollars in terms of financial aid and scholarships every year. • If you wish to apply for financial aid, you need to submit your regular application first, then use the LAU username and password to start your online application for financial aid. • There are various scholarships that LAU can offer you: 1- Merit scholarships (100% of tuition). Print it out from the website, fill-it-out and submit it along with your admission application. It is granted to a specific number of top students. 2- Bacc. Scholarships (50% of tuition). No application required; automatically given to high school students who score: -17/20 in GS and LS (Lebanese Bacc.) -16.5/20 in ES (Lebanese Bacc.) -14.25/20 in LH (Lebanese Bacc.) -18/20 in the French Bacc. 3- SAT scholarships (50% of tuition). No application required; automatically given to high school students who score 1400/1600 4- Entrance scholarships (10-50% Of tuition fees). An automatic scholarship, given upon acceptance. It is granted based on a combination of the student’s SAT scores and high school grades. 5- Honor scholarships for current LAU students (10-50% of tuition) 6- Athletic scholarships (10-15% of tuition fees). Print the application out from the website, fill-it-out, and submit it along with your admission application. 7- CNRS scholarships (100% of tuition fees + $500 monthly stipend) given to the top 5 students from each section in the Lebanese baccalaureate. 8- University scholarship program for public high school students in partnership with USAID
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9- Tomorrow’s leaders scholarship program in partnership with MEPI
XI- HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP PERCENTAGE THROUGHOUT MY MAJOR?
• In order to maintain your financial aid, you have to maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA • Each scholarship has its own conditions to maintain.
XII- IF I APPLY TO A MAJOR AND THEN I DECIDE I WANT TO CHANGE, CAN I DO THAT? EXPLAIN THE PROCESS
Yes, you can make changes/updates to your application until July 15, 2020. If you wish to change majors, you can send us an email with your request to [email protected] or [email protected] with your full name and LAU ID number.
XIII- ADMISSIONS WEBSITE HYPERLINK
HTTPS://ADMISSIONS.LAU.EDU.LB/APPLY/
XIV- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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APPLICANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021 UNIVERSITY: NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY
LOCATION: MAIN CAMPUS: OFF CAMPUS: ZOUK MOSBEH, LEBANON BARSA-KOURA, LEBANON DEIR EL KAMAR-SHOUF, LEBANON ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE NAME , EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER:
1-Mrs. NELLY EL-KHAZEN, [email protected] 09 208000 EXT: 2019
2-MRS. NAYLA BASBOUS, [email protected]. 09 208000 EXT: 2485 OFFICE HOURS: 8: 00 A.M TO 4: 00 P.M
SECTION A
I- UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: List of Undergraduate Degrees: RAMEZ CHAGOURY FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, ARTS & DESIGN (FAAD) Bachelor of Architecture 172 credits Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design 136 credits Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design 102 credits Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design 102 credits Bachelor of Arts in Photography 102 credits Bachelor of Arts in Music 99 credits with the following emphasis: • Musicology • Musimedialogy • Jazz Music
Master of Arts in Design 36 credits Master of Arts in Music 36 credits Master of Architecture – Sustainable 30 credits Master of Architecture - Urban Design 30 credits
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & ECONOMICS (FBAE) Bachelor of Science in Economics 90 credits Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting 92 credits Bachelor of Business Administration - Banking & Finance 92 credits Bachelor of Business Administration Int’l Business Management 92 credits Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing 92 credits Bachelor of Entrepreneurship 92 credits Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Engineering 99 credits Bachelor of Business Administration with the following emphasis: 92 credits • Distribution and Logistics Management • Human Resources Management • Management Bachelor of Hotel Management and Tourism with the following emphasis: • Food & Beverage Management 104 credits Page 1 / 11
• Hospitality Management 103 credits • Travel & Tourism Management 103 credits • Hospitality Events Management 103 credits
Master of Business Administration (General M.B.A.) 39 credits Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 39 credits with the following emphasis: • Finance • Human Resources Management • Project Management Master of Science in Financial Risk Management 30 credits Master of Science in Business Strategy* 30 credits
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (FE) Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 150 credits Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communication Engineering 150 credits Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 150 credits Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 150 credits Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering 150 credits Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering 150 credits Master of Science in Civil Engineering 30 credits Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering 30 credits Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering 30 credits
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES (FH) Bachelor of Arts in Education Basic Education and Teaching Diploma 120 credits Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with the following emphasis: Radio/TV 103 credits Journalism and Electronic Media 102 credits Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Marketing 102 credits Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 97 credits with the following emphasis: • Clinical • Educational • Industrial Bachelor of Arts in English Language 102 credits Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpretation Translation 108 credits Interpretation 108 credits Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Sport 99 credits Teaching Diploma in English 21 credits Teaching Diploma in Mathematics 21 credits Teaching Diploma in Education 21 credits Teaching Diploma in Life Science 21 credits Teaching Diploma in Physical Education 21 credits Teaching Diploma in Arabic Literature 21 credits Teaching Diploma in Chemistry 21 credits Teaching Diploma in Physics 21 credits Teaching Diploma in Computer Science 21 credits Teaching Certificate 18 credits Teaching Certificate in Arabic Language and Literature 18 credits Page 2 / 11
Master of Arts in English Language and Literature 30 credits with the following emphasis: • Applied Linguistics and TEFL • Literature Master of Arts in Translation 36 credits with the following emphasis: • Translation • Interpretation Master of Arts in Media Studies 39 credits with the following emphasis: • Television Management and Production • Electronic Journalism and Public Relations • Advertising Master of Arts in Education 33 credits with the following emphasis: • School Management and Educational Leadership • Special Education • Educational Technology Master of Arts in Psychology - Educational Psychology 36 credits
FACULTY OF LAW & POLITICAL SCIENCE (FLPS) Bachelor of Law 140 credits Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 105 credits with the following emphasis: • NGOs Bachelor of Arts in Political Science American Studies 105 credits Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Euro-Mediterranean Studies 105 credits Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Diplomacy 105 credits Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration 105 credits Certificate in Legal & Regulatory Compliance 6 credits Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing Compliance 6 credits
Master of Arts in Political Science 36 credits with the following emphasis: • NGOs • Human Rights Master of Arts in International Affairs and Diplomacy 36 credits with the following emphasis: • International Law Master of Arts in Public Administration
FACULTY OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCES (FNAS) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 94 credits with the following emphasis: • Computer Science • Information Technology • Computer Graphics and Animation Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences 94 credits Bachelor of Science in Mathematics 90 credits Bachelor of Science in Biology 92 credits Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry 92 credits Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science 92 credits Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 92 credits Bachelor of Science in Business Computing with the following emphasis: 94 credits
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• Business Computing • Management Information Systems Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems 91 credits Bachelor of Science in Physics 95 credits
Master of Science in Actuarial Science 30 credits Master of Sciences in Computer Science 30 credits Master of Sciences in Biology 36 credits Master of Sciences in Financial Mathematics 33 credits Master of Sciences in Mathematics 33 credits Master of Sciences in Astrophysics 36 credits Master of Sciences in Industrial Chemistry 36 credits With the following emphasis: • School Management and Educational Leadership • Special Education • Educational Technology
FACULTY OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES (FNHS) Bachelor of Science in Food Safety and Quality Management 93 credits Bachelor of Science in Health Communication 90 credits Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology 103 credits Bachelor of Nursing 105 credits Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics 95 credits Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics-Coordinated Program 102 credits
Master of Science in Human Nutrition 35 credits Master of Science in Food Safety and Quality Management 36 credits
List of Hit/New Undergraduate Degrees:
BBA in Entrepreneurship BS in Health Communication
List of Minors and requirements:
RAMEZ CHAGOURY FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, ARTS & DESIGN (FAAD) Graphic Design 18 credits Jazz 15 credits Photography 18 credits
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & ECONOMICS (FBAE) Accounting 15 credits Finance 15 credits Economics 15 credits Management 15 credits Marketing Management 15 credits Entrepreneurship 15credits Distribution and Logistics Management 15 credits Human Resources Management 15 credits Food and Beverage Management 20 credits Hospitality Services Management 18 credits Travel and Tourism 16 credits Page 4 / 11
Events Management 16 credits
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (FE) Engineering Management 18 credits
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES (FH) English 18 credits Translation 16 credits Physical Education and Sport 15 credits Advertising and Marketing 18 credits Radio and Television 17 credits Journalism 18 credits Arabic Language and Literature 15 credits Public Relations 18 credits Philosophy 18 credits Sociology 15 credits Psychology 18 credits
FACULTY OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCES (FNAS) Geographic Information Systems 15 credits Actuarial Sciences 18 credits Mathematics 15 credits Physics 16 credits Biology 17 credits
FACULTY OF LAW & POLITICAL SCIENCE (FLPS) Political Science 18 credits International Affairs and Diplomacy 18 credits Public Administration 18 credits Middle Eastern Studies 18 credits Strategic Studies 18 credits Gender Studies 18 credits Peace and Conflict Studies 18 credits Euro Mediterranean Studies 18 credits American Studies 18 credits
FACULTY OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES (FNHS) Nutrition 15 credits Food Safety and Quality Management 15 credits
Requirements: Minors are not stand-alone degrees. They can only be taken while the student is registered in an undergraduate degree. Only 2 courses can be double-dipped.
Double Majors and requirements:
Students can request to double major. LAC courses will be waived for the second degree. Only 2 courses can be double-dipped.
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II - TUITION FEES BY MAJOR / MINOR:
> UNDERGRADUATE TUITION FEES
Tuition / Credit Hour (Engineering) L.L. 690,000L.L.
Tuition / Credit Hour (Architecture) L.L. 645,000L.L.
Tuition / Credit Hour (Business) L.L. 580,000L.L.
Tuition / Credit Hour (All Others) L.L. 560,000L.L.
Tuition / Intensive English Course L.L. 4,230,000L.L.
Tuition / Credit Hour (Auditing) 75% of credit tuition
> GRADUATE TUITION
Tuition / Credit Hour (Engineering) L.L. 1,100,000L.L.
Tuition / Credit Hour (Architecture) L.L. 965,000L.L.
Tuition / Credit Hour (Business) L.L. 910,000L.L.
Tuition / Credit Hour (All Others) L.L. 845,000L.L.
Tuition / Credit Hour (Remedial Courses) L.L. 745,000L.L.
Auditing / Credit Hour per Semester 75% of credit tuition
III - LANGUAGE OF TEACHING (ENGLISH/FRENCH)
ENGLISH
IV - UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (FRESHMEN- SOPHOMORE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE II- SOPHOMORE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE)
Freshman Requirements Non-Lebanese students or students who have followed a High School program for at least three years may apply to the Freshman Class. They must hold a secondary school certificate (Grade 12) recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education. Applicants to the Freshman Class are required to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test SAT I prior to registration as required by the Lebanese Ministry of Education for the equivalence of the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II. SAT II tests, which correspond to the Freshman Sciences or Arts streams, should be taken during the Freshman year. SAT I includes Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and Math. SAT II (Arts) includes Math 1C plus two SAT II Subjects Tests. SAT II (Sciences) includes Math 2C plus two of the following science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). The required minimum score for the combined SAT I and SAT II is 2600 for Page 6 / 11
Freshman Arts and 2750 for Freshman Sciences (old scores) whereas 2150 for Freshman Arts and 2300 for Freshman Sciences (new scores). Moreover, applicants to the Freshman Class must obtain a written authorization from the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education. This document will allow students to pursue their higher education on the basis of a foreign program.
Sophomore And First Year Admission Requirements To be eligible for the Sophomore or First Year Class, applicants must hold the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II or its equivalent, as determined by the Lebanese Ministry of Education. The strand of the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II (General Sciences, Literature and Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics, Life Sciences) must correspond to the requirements of the desired program of study of the respective Faculties at NDU. Applicants must accumulate a certain composite score (CS) required by these Faculties to be admitted in their respective majors. This score is calculated by allocating 55% weight to the last 2 years’ school averages and 45% to NDU Math Aptitude Test or Math for SAT I.
V- ENTRANCE EXAMS AND PASSING GRADES FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS.
All applicants must satisfy a minimum level of English proficiency to be admitted. Notre Dame University recognizes one of the following instruments to measure this level: • EET (English Entrance Test), administered by NDU, OR • TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language), OR • Writing Section of Old SAT I / Reading & Writing Section of Redesigned SAT I OR • IELTS (International English Language Testing System), EET Score Ranges Accepted Corresponding English Courses 600 and above Accepted ENL 213 (Sophomore Level) 550 - 599 Accepted ENL 110 (3 credits - Remedial) 500 - 549 Accepted ENL 105 (3 credits - Remedial) 400 - 499 Accepted ENL 002 (9 credits - Intensive)
TOEFL iBT Score Ranges Accepted Corresponding English Courses 91 and above Accepted ENL 213 (Sophomore Level) 79 - 90 Accepted ENL 110 (3 credits - Remedial) 69 - 78 Accepted ENL 105 (3 credits - Remedial) 54 - 68 Accepted ENL 002 (9 credits - Intensive)
Redesigned SAT I Writing Accepted Corresponding English Courses Score Ranges 32 and above Accepted ENL 213 (Sophomore Level) 29-31 Accepted ENL 110 (3 credits - Remedial) 23-28 Accepted ENL 105 (3 credits - Remedial) 18-22 Accepted ENL 002 (9 credits - Intensive)
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IELTS Score Ranges Accepted Corresponding English Courses 6.5 and above Accepted ENL 213 (Sophomore Level) 6 Accepted ENL 110 (3 credits - Remedial) 5.5 Accepted ENL 105 (3 credits - Remedial) 5 Accepted ENL 002 (9 credits - Intensive) IELTS Score Ranges Accepted/Rejected Corresponding English Courses VI- IMPORTANT DATES (EARLY ADMISSIONS- REGULAR ADMISSIONS- LATE ADMISSIONS- ENTRANCE EXAMS):
Important admission dates and deadlines for the academic year 2019-2020 Applicants may retrieve their Letter of Admission along with the registration process guideline on-line from the university website, or collect them from the Office of Admissions. In case of missing documents, applicants are encouraged to pass by the Office of Admissions Counter for further assistance.
Semester Application Timeline Spring Semester, 2019 Monday, Sep. 30, 2019 - Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 Fall Semester, 2019 Monday, Sep. 30, 2019 - Thursday, July 23, 2020
Semester Dates Application Deadline Examination Dates Decision Spring Semester, 2019 Nov. 27, 2019 Nov. 30, 2019 Wed. 18, 2019 Early Admission, Fall 2019 Nov. 27, 2019 Nov.30, 2019 Jan. 31, 2020 Regular Admission I, Fall 2019 Feb. 26, 2020 Feb. 29, 2020 Mar. 20, 2020 Regular Admission II, Fall 2019 May 20, 2020 May 23, 2020 June 17, 2020 Regular Admission III, Fall 2019 July 23, 2020 July 28, 2020 Aug.21, 2020
Open Doors Main Campus April 3, 2020 VII - OPEN DOORS DATES: Open Doors Shouf Campus November 7, 2019 Open Doors North Lebanon Campus November 14, 2019 VIII - SHADOWING DATES: November 18-29 Nov-2019 March 9-20, 2020
SECTION B
I- HOW TO APPLY? (ONLINE OR HARDCOPY)WHAT IS THE FEE? to apply online, follow the link: https://sis.ndu.edu.lb/iApply/
Applications could be picked up from the office of admissions. Application fee is: L.L 100,000
II- IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER? IF YES, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS?
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Not Applicable
III- WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED WITH THE APPLICATION? IS THERE ANY FEE?
The following documents must be submitted with each application form: • A Secondary School Record for the last three academic years (Grades 10, 11 and 12); • A Letter of Recommendation from the Principal; • A photocopy of the National Identity Card or Passport; • Two recent passport-size photos; and • A certified copy of Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II or its equivalence. Applicants must either sit for the NDU Entrance Exams or submit scores of external exams (TOEFL, SAT I, and IELTS). Freshman applicants must additionally submit: o An official school document attesting that they have completed and passed their High School requirements or High School Diploma; o A certified copy of the written authorization from the Equivalence Committee; and o Scores of SAT I (upon submission of the application), and SAT II (once available. Note: SAT II scores should be submitted before the end of the second Freshman semester). Applicants must submit original or certified copies of all the required documents. All submitted documents, whether the applicant has been accepted or not, become the property of NDU
IV- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS? kindly contact the Office of Admissions at 09-208000 or by email: [email protected]” Thank you.
V- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REGULAR AND LATE ADMISSIONS? kindly contact the Office of Admissions at 09-208000 or by email: [email protected]” Thank you.
VI- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED?
when you apply online, you receive a confirmation email. when applying at the office of admissions, you are given a receipt.
VII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED?
check the ADMISSIONS SITE OR COME IN PERSON TO THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.
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VIII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT I GOT ACCEPTED/REJECTED?
check the ADMISSIONS SITE OR COME IN PERSON TO THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.
IX- IF I DO NOT GET ACCEPTED THE FIRST TIME, DO I GET ANOTHER CHANCE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
if you were not accepted because of your low composite score, you can reapply by repeating the entrance exams which would give you the opportunity to raise your grades
X- DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS UPON ADMISSIONS? IF YES, HOW DO I APPLY AND WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS AND THE PERCENTAGES?
you can receive financial aid upon admission. please CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS or the financial aid office for further details.
XI- HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP PERCENTAGE THROUGHOUT MY MAJOR?
Students shall continue to benefit from the Undergraduate Scholarship upon completing 12 credits at the Sophomore level while maintaining a GPA above 3.40/4.00, as per the following: 3.40 XII- IF I APPLY TO A MAJOR AND THEN I DECIDE I WANT TO CHANGE, CAN I DO THAT? EXPLAIN THE PROCESS A petition can be filled requesting a change of major. The student’s file will be evaluated based on the initial school and entrance exams grades submitted with the application. Page 10 / 11 XIII- ADMISSIONS WEBSITE HYPERLINK HTTP://WWW.NDU.EDU.LB/ADMISSIONS XIV- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS NOT APPLICABLE. Page 11 / 11 APPLICANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021 UNIVERSITY: Université Antonine LOCATION: MAIN CAMPUS: OFF CAMPUS: Baabda Zahle Branch & Mejdlaya Branch ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE NAME , EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER: 1-Ryan Abboudy 05-927000 Ext : 1141 [email protected] 2- Elias Maalouf 05-927000 Ext : 1144 [email protected] 3- Laura Antoun 05-927000 Ext : 1144 [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: 7:45 Till 16:15 from Monday to Friday 8:00 Till 12:00 Saturdays SECTION A I- UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: List of Undergraduate Degrees: 1- Bachelor of Business Administration 2- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Telecommunications 3- Bachelor in Advertising 4- Bachelor in Audiovisual 5- Bachelor in Graphic design 6- Bachelor in Journalism and Communication 7- Bachelor in Physiotherapy 8- Bachelor in Nursing 9- Bachelor in Dental Laboratory Technology 10- Bachelor of arts in Theological Science and Pastoral Studies 11- Bachelor of arts in Music 12- Bachelor of arts in Physical Education and Sports List of Hit/New Undergraduate Degrees: Faculty of Music and Musicology – Music-Therapy Program Faculty of Public Health – Dental Laboratory Program Page 1 / 8 Faculty of Sports Sciences – Physical Education, Sports Management, and Coaching and Training Programs. List of Minors and requirements: Students can easily choose between plenty of elective courses according to their interest. Double Majors and requirements: Students must consider that no courses will overlap in their schedule, and meet all the Admissions requirements II - TUITION FEES BY MAJOR / MINOR: 1- Bachelor of Business Administration - 210 $ / credit 2- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Telecommunications - 245 $ / credit 3- Bachelor in Advertising - 215 $ / credit 4- Bachelor in Audiovisual - 215 $ / credit 5- Bachelor in Graphic design - 215 $ / credit 6- Bachelor in Journalism and Communication - 215 $ / credit 7- Bachelor in Physiotherapy - 225 $ / credit 8- Bachelor in Nursing - 144 $ / credit 9- Bachelor in Dental Laboratory Technology - 185 $ / credit 10- Bachelor of arts in Theological Science and Pastoral Studies - 26 $ / credit 11- Bachelor of arts in Music - 126 $ / credit 12- Bachelor of arts in Physical Education and Sports - 183 $ / credit III - LANGUAGE OF TEACHING (ENGLISH/FRENCH) French, English and Arabic IV - UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (FRESHMEN- SOPHOMORE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE II- SOPHOMORE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE) Page 2 / 8 - Lebanese baccalaureate or its equivalent by the MEHE - Admissions Requirements ( including Admissions documents and Entrance exams) V- ENTRANCE EXAMS AND PASSING GRADES FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS. 1- Bachelor of Business Administration *French section: English placement test *English section: English Placement test 2- Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Telecommunications *French section: Math + Physics + English Placement test + French Placement test *English section: Math + Physics + English Placement test 3- Bachelor in Advertising French Placement test + English placement test + General Knowledge + interview 4- Bachelor in Audiovisual French Placement test + English placement test + General Knowledge + interview 5- Bachelor in Graphic Design *French Placement test + English placement test + General Knowledge + interview 6- Bachelor in Journalism *French section: French Placement test + English placement test + General Knowledge + interview *English section: English placement test + General Knowledge + interview 7- Bachelor in Physiotherapy *English placement test + interview 8- Bachelor in Nursing *French Placement test + English Placement test + Interview ) 9- Bachelor in Dental Laboratory Technology *English Placement test + Interview + Dental Drawing + Manuel dexterity test 10- Bachelor of arts in Theological Science and Pastoral Studies *No Tests required Page 3 / 8 11- Bachelor of arts in music *French section: English placement test + French Placement test + Interview *English section: English Placement test + Interview 12- Bachelor of arts in physical education and sports *French section: English placement test + French Placement test + Capacity Test + Medical Test *English section: English Placement test + Capacity Test + Medical Test VI- IMPORTANT DATES (EARLY ADMISSIONS- REGULAR ADMISSIONS- LATE ADMISSIONS- ENTRANCE EXAMS): -Applications Submission starting October 2019 *Early Admissions: Session 1: 15th of February 2020 *Regular Admissions: Session 2 : 21st and 22nd of May 2020 Session 3 : 9h and 10th of July 2020 Session 4 : TBD VII - OPEN DOORS DATES: 26th & 27th March 2020 VIII - SHADOWING DATES: Upon students’ Requests SECTION B I- HOW TO APPLY? (ONLINE OR HARDCOPY)WHAT IS THE FEE? Ua.edu.lb -> Admissions - > Applications to Download -> Undergraduate Program Students must fully fill the application form and return back to the Admissions Office 70 $ : Application fees 50 $ : Exams fees (If Available) II- IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER? IF YES, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS? Page 4 / 8 Students who submit their applications for the early Admissions session, won’t be paying the application fees (70$) III- WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED WITH THE APPLICATION? IS THERE ANY FEE? -2 recent colored passport-size photos -2 photocopies of the applicant’s identity card /individual status record or passport -Photocopy of the family status record -A certified transcript of the school records for the last 3 years of secondary education -One certified copy of the Lebanese baccalaureate or its equivalence by the ministry of education and higher education IV- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS? Student who submit their applications in the early Admissions session: -If the student was accepted, he will reserve his place since certain faculties accept limited number of students per year. -Free Application fees V- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REGULAR AND LATE ADMISSIONS? In late Admissions, students will not have another chance to change their major before the academic year starts, some departments get to maximum capacity and the admissions probability to those departments will be critical. VI- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED? We are working on an online application. Until now, students must submit their applications at the Admissions office VII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED? Page 5 / 8 Each and every student will have a test schedule showing the tests required, the time and the date. VIII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT I GOT ACCEPTED/REJECTED? Results are published on a special link communicated with students when submitting their applications and when sitting for the entrance exam(s). IX- IF I DO NOT GET ACCEPTED THE FIRST TIME, DO I GET ANOTHER CHANCE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN Students who fail to pass the test, can sit for another test scheduled in an upcoming session. Students will repay the entrance exam fees. X- DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS UPON ADMISSIONS? IF YES, HOW DO I APPLY AND WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS AND THE PERCENTAGES? Students can contact the financial aid office after submitting their applications. *The scholarship upon Admissions is as follow: Based on Grade 12 School Records 14/20 – 14.99/20 = 50 % on the first semester 15/20 and > = 75 % on the first semester Based on the official exam: 14/20 = 50 % on the whole academic year 16/20 = 100% on the whole academic year *Sports scholarships *Scale of fees: Students are allowed to pay their tuition fees in several installments. *Financial aid on admissions: These aids are available to students with financial needs as determined by the Office of Social Affairs. Students will know the reduction rate prior to registration. *Student employment: Page 6 / 8 Work paid by the University to students in order to finance their schooling. *Sibling discount: In case of two siblings enrolled at UA, a 10% discount will be given to one of them. In case of three siblings, a 10% will be given to the second and a 20% to the third. XI- HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP PERCENTAGE THROUGHOUT MY MAJOR? Undergraduate Honors Scholarship (awarded by semester): 85-86.99 = 25% 87-89.99 = 50% 90-91.99 = 75% 92 > = 100% XII- IF I APPLY TO A MAJOR AND THEN I DECIDE I WANT TO CHANGE, CAN I DO THAT? EXPLAIN THE PROCESS Students can change major within the admissions cycle (if admissions sessions are still running) through the Admissions office. If students already enrolled in courses, an internal transfer process is required. (between faculties and Office of the Registrar) XIII- ADMISSIONS WEBSITE HYPERLINK http://ua.edu.lb/french/admission-a-lua/dossiers-de-candidature XIV- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS In the name of Université Antonine, the Admissions Office thank you in advance for all your efforts and wish you a fruitful Academic year 2019-2020. Thank you Page 7 / 8 Page 8 / 8 APPLICANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021 UNIVERSITY: La Sagesse LOCATION: MAIN CAMPUS: Furn El OFF CAMPUS: Achrafieh Chebbak ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE NAME , EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER: 1-Layale Merhej/ 01-291091/ [email protected] 2-Nelly Jarrouj / 01-291091/ [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 till 4:30 SECTION A I- UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: List of Undergraduate Degrees: 1- Engineering Degree : • Biological and Food Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Computer and Telecommunications Engineering • Mechatronics 2- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. 3- Bachelor of Law. 4- Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 5- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy . 6- Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging. 7- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery. 8- Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( Bridging Program for TS students). 9- Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging ( Bridging Program for TS students). 10- Bachelor in Canon Law. 11- Bachelor of Political Sciences and International Relations. 12- Bachelor in Ecclesiastical Sciences. 13- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. 14- Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems. 15- Freshman Program: • Freshman Arts • Freshman Sciences Page 1 / 8 List of Hit / New Program: Freshman Program: • Freshman Arts • Freshman Sciences List of Minors and requirements: Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management: • Hotel Operations and Logistics • Food and Beverage Management • Travel and Tourism Management • International Events Management Faculty of Engineering ( Polytech) : 1. Biological and - Food Engineering: - Biotechnology - Food Industries - Toxicology and Microbiology - Processes 2. Chemical Engineering: - Petroleum and Engineering Process - Organic and Pharmaceutical Industry - Industrial Processes for Environment 3. Biomedical Engineering: - Biomechanics - Bioinformatics - Biomedical Instrumentation 4. Computer and Telecommunications Engineering : - Software Engineering - Computer Networks and Security - Industrial computer and instrumentation 5. Mechatronics: - Industrial Devices Design - Automated Engineering System Page 2 / 8 Faculty of Economics and Business Administration : BS in Business Administration : 1- Accounting - Auditing 2- Economics - International Business & Economic Development 3- Finance - Financial Engineering 4- Management - Entrepreneurship & Innovation - Human Resource Management 5- Marketing - Digital Marketing & Social Media - Supply Chain Management 6- MIS - Business Intelligence BS in Management Information Systems (MIS) : 1- Business Intelligence Double Majors and requirements: Double Majors in Political Sciences and International Relations II - TUITION FEES BY MAJOR / MINOR: Faculty of Law: 300.000 LL / 315.000 LL per credit (Undergraduate) Faculty of Economics & Business Administration:300.000 LL / 315.000 LL per credit (Undergraduate) Faculty of Political Sciences and I.R: 300.000 LL / 315.000 LL per credit (Undergraduate) Faculty of Public Health: 300.000 LL/ 315.000 LL per credit (Undergraduate) Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management : 300.000 LL / 315.000 LL / 447.000 LL per credit (Undergraduate) Faculty of Engineering: 300.000 LL / 727.500 LL per credit Faculty of Religious and Ecclesiastical Sciences : 39.000 LL / 78.000 LL / per credit (Undergraduate) Faculty of Canon Law : 39.000 LL / 78.000 LL / 300.000 LL / 315.000 LL ( Undergraduate) III - LANGUAGE OF TEACHING (ENGLISH/FRENCH) Page 3 / 8 English , French , Arabic IV - UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (FRESHMEN- SOPHOMORE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE II- SOPHOMORE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE) THE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE, OR ITS OFFICIAL EQUIVALENCE CERTIFIED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION V- ENTRANCE EXAMS AND PASSING GRADES FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS. o Faculty of Law: French or English and Arabic o Faculty of Economics and Business Administration : French, English and Math o Faculty of Political Sciences and I.R: French or English and Arabic o Faculty of Public Health: French , Biology & Meeting o Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management : Interview o Faculty of Engineering: French , English, Math, Physics and Chemistry o Faculty of Religious and Ecclesiastical Sciences : No Entrance Exam o Faculty of Canon Law : No Entrance Exam o Freshman Program: File studying VI- IMPORTANT DATES (EARLY ADMISSIONS- REGULAR ADMISSIONS- LATE ADMISSIONS- ENTRANCE EXAMS): 1- Early Admission ( Without Entrance Exams & according to the students grades ) From January 21, 2020 till April 08, 2020 2- Regular Admission ( With Entrance Exams ) Starting April 2020 till September 2020 3- Entrance Exams: July – August – September Page 4 / 8 All Faculties: Tuesday , February 25, 2020 VII - OPEN DOORS DATES: Faculty of Tourism & Hotel Management : Monday , March 9 , 2020 VIII - SHADOWING DATES: According to school’s request SECTION B I- HOW TO APPLY? (ONLINE OR HARDCOPY)WHAT IS THE FEE? ONLINE AND HARDCOPY FEES OF PRE REGISTRATION : 65$ ( ALL FACULTIES ) FEES OF REGISTRATION : 200$ ( ALL FACULTIES )/ 300$ FACULTY OF TOURISM & HOTEL MANAHEMENT (fees may change without prior notice) II- IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER? IF YES, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS? THERE IS NO APPLICATION FEE WAIVER III- WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED WITH THE APPLICATION? IS THERE ANY FEE? 1- Individual Civil Status certificate not more than 6 months old (for Military: Status N◦ 2) 2-Recent Family Civil Status certificate not more than 6 months old, (for the Lebanese applicants who are not covered by the NSSF) 3-2 recent passport photos 4-Copy of the Lebanese baccalaureate, or its official equivalence certified by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education 5-School Certificate or transcript of the last year of secondary school 6-Original certificate from the National Social Security Fund for those who are covered or its equivalence ( issue date not exceeding three months), otherwise, an enrollment fees settlement of LBP 205.000, for enrollment fees at the NSSF for one year 7-Results SAT, ACT, USJ test d’aptitude, Cambridge, English exam, EEE, Toefl, DELF etc. Early Admission: Transcript of the last 2 years of secondary school Additional documents are required for the Freshman Program Page 5 / 8 FEES OF PRE REGISTRATION : 65$ ( ALL FACULTIES ) FEES OF REGISTRATION : 200$ ( ALL FACULTIES )/ 300$ FACULTY OF TOURISM & HOTEL MANAGEMENT (fees may change without prior notice) IV- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS? THE EARLY ADMISSION ALLOWS STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR DIFFERENT FACULTIES WITHOUT DOING THE ENTRANCE EXAMS. STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED ACCORDING TO THEIR SCHOOLS GRADES. V- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REGULAR AND LATE ADMISSIONS? STUDENTS MUST DO THE ENTRANCE EXAMS. THEY ARE ACCEPTED OR REJECTED ACCORDING TO THE TESTS RESULTS. VI- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED? THE STUDENT SUBMITS BY HIMSELF HIS APPLICATION. VII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED? THE STUDENT’S APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED ONCE HE SUBMITS HIS DOCUMENTS AND GETS REGISTERED FOR THE ENTRANCE EXAM. VIII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT I GOT ACCEPTED /REJECTED? THE RESULTS ARE POSTED ON SAGESSE WEBSITE: WWW.ULS.EDU.LB IX- IF I DO NOT GET ACCEPTED THE FIRST TIME, DO I GET ANOTHER CHANCE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN Page 6 / 8 YES, ACCORDING TO THE STUDENT’S FILE. X- DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS UPON ADMISSIONS? IF YES, HOW DO I APPLY AND WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS AND THE PERCENTAGES? FINANCIAL AID IS POSSIBLE AT ULS AFTER STUDYING THE STUDENTS FILES. STUDENTS CAN ALSO BENEFIT FROM THE PROTOCOLS SIGNED BETWEEN ULS AND: 1- LEBANESE ARMY 2- GENERAL SECURITY 3- INTERNAL SECURITY N.B: SPECIAL SCHOLORSHIPS ARE OFFERED TO POLYTECH STUDENTS WHO HAVE HIGH SCORES ON THE OFFICIAL LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE EXAM OR ITS EQUIVALENT (FRENCH BACC). STARTING OCTOBER, THE STUDENT CAN APPLY TO THE SOCIAL OFFICE WHERE HIS FILE IS STUDIED TO DECIDE WHAT TYPE OF FINANCIAL AID HE CAN GET, THE CONDITIONS, PERCENTAGES AND OTHER DETAILS. XI- HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP PERCENTAGE THROUGHOUT MY MAJOR? Page 7 / 8 BY APPLYING TO THE SOCIAL OFFICE EVERY YEAR. XII- IF I APPLY TO A MAJOR AND THEN I DECIDE I WANT TO CHANGE, CAN I DO THAT? EXPLAIN THE PROCESS EACH STUDENT CAN CHANGE HIS MAJOR BY APPLYING FOR THE NEW ONE. XIII- ADMISSIONS WEBSITE HYPERLINK HTTP://WWW.ULS.EDU.LB/FR HTTP://WWW.ULS.EDU.LB/FR/ADMINISTRATION/ORIENTATION-ET- ADMISSION XIV- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OUR ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION OFFICE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE FOR ANY INFORMATION OR HELP. Page 8 / 8 TABLE OF CONTENT ABOUT UOB CAMPUSES UOB AT A GLANCE FACULTIES Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology Faculty of Arts and Sciences Faculty of Business and Management Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Health Sciences Issam M. Fares Faculty of Technology Faculty of Library and Information Studies Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences St. George Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education LIFE AT UOB FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID FEES AND EXPENSES Application and entrance exam fees Tuition fees Residence fees UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION GRADUATE ADMISSION ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS Entrance requirements Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Language proficiency requirements Intensive english program Special Orientation Program (SOP) IMPORTANT DATES APPLICATION FORM MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION, & STUDENT AFFAIRS Dear Student, We are pleased that you are considering the University of Balamand (UOB), a lively and multicultural community of several campuses for your tertiary education. The University of Balamand is an independent university grounded in the American model of education offering a wide range of programs designed to fit the needs of every type of learner. We at UOB dedicate ourselves to high standards in teaching, learning, and researching. We do believe that your learning experience at UOB will not only underpin all your future endeavors, but also prepare you to play a positive role in your society and become an active agent of change. At UOB you can enjoy a vibrant student life with numerous opportunities to develop and meet people. You can join more than 50 student-run clubs and societies and more than 25 sports and athletics teams; you will have plenty of opportunities to meet your cultural or sports interests. I encourage you to visit our campuses and meet our highly qualified faculty and staff members, talk to current students or even connect with one of our alumni to learn about the curriculum, facilities and campus life! We also welcome you to experience university life first-hand by enrolling in our shadowing program and spending a couple of days at any of our campuses. I urge you to go through this publication to understand the admission process, requirements, deadlines, financial aid and scholarship programs in order to make an informed decision and to make sure your application is lodged in on time. Sincerely, WALID MOUBAYED Dean of Admissions, Registration, & Student Affairs 01 About the University of Balamand ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND 19,746+ The University of Balamand is a private, non-profit, independent, Lebanese educational institution of higher GRADUATES ACROSS learning. It is dedicated to the study of the arts, sciences, and professional fields that serve the interests of the community of Lebanon and the Arab East. The University is committed to excellence in these fields and is ALL CAMPUSES forward-looking in the spirit of the 21st Century. Accordingly, the University holds the view that thought without application and relevance to human needs is incomplete. Conversely, practicality and applied knowledge not based on thought, tradition, morality, and spirit is lacking. The University is open to all; it does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, sex, nationality, or physical disability. The University is administered by the President, assisted by Vice-Presidents, Deans, Directors, and other Officers. The President and his assistants are accountable to a Board of Trustees of 25 members. ACCREDITATION The University of Balamand is accredited by ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance RANKING Institute) under a six-year unconditional institutional The University of Balamand was ranked 3rd in Lebanon accreditation that is valid until September 30th, 2021. and among the top 36 Universities in the Arab World according to the QS World University Rankings®. The ranking was based on academic and employer reputation, faculty to student ratio, and published papers per faculties among other prestigious criteria. ACCREDITATION The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Balamand has earned ABET accreditation for its five Bachelor of Science programs. Read More AMONG THE 3rd IN LEBANON TOP 36 UNIVERSITIES IN THE ARAB WORLD 03 University of Balamand Campuses University of Balamand Campuses 04 UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND ACHRAFIEH CAMPUS BEINO, AKKAR CAMPUS The Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of The Issam M. Fares Faculty of Technology (IFFT) has CAMPUSES Medicine and Medical Sciences and the Saint George its own campus in Beino - Akkar, North Lebanon. Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education have some The main objective of this campus is to help develop of their facilities located in the Achrafieh district of the remote region by making high quality education Beirut. The Achrafieh campus is located next to the accessible to everyone. The Beino, Akkar campus The University of Balamand has five Lebanese based campuses. Each campus has its own personality, Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, one offers majors in various fields. The campus opened its and all are friendly, respectful and welcoming communities where you will feel at home. No matter of the oldest in the country. doors in October 2012. which campus you choose, we are committed to help you achieve your academic and career goals in The St. George Health Complex, with its advanced a supportive environment with world-class facilities. facilities, has been critical in initiating the medical program and attracts students from Lebanon and the The University of Balamand operates and manages the University of Balamand in Dubai (UOBD). region. SOUK EL GHARB, ALEY CAMPUS The 48,000 square-meter campus is strategically AL KURAH CAMPUS DEKOUANEH CAMPUS In December 2019, the Faculty of Health situated on one of the most beautiful locations of The Kurah campus, located on a hill overlooking the The Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) is Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Mount Lebanon, offering a much needed choice Mediterranean in the west and offering views of the the first national institution for higher education in Sciences and the Saint George Faculty of for students in the region, from Beirut, and from seasonally snow-capped mountains of Lebanon in Lebanon. Since its creation in 1944, ALBA stands Postgraduate Medical Education (classes and surrounding areas. The campus opened its doors in the east, is spread over 500,000 square meters of out as a leader in the field of Fine Arts and Design in administration offices) will relocate to the September 2014 and offers a variety of majors from undulating terrain forested with small oak trees. This the Middle East. In 1988, l’Académie Libanaise des headquarters of the University of Balamand, business and management, to mass communication, campus comprises over thirty buildings distributed Beaux-Arts (ALBA) joined the University of Balamand. l’Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA), sciences (pre-med), engineering and health sciences. across different areas. Dekouaneh. While the twinning of the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences and the Saint George Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education with St. George’s Hospital remains. KURAH 80KM BEIRUT DEKOUANEH 6KM BEIRUT BEINO, AKKAR 124KM BEIRUT DEKOUANEH 6KM BEIRUT SOUK EL GHARB 20KM BEIRUT UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND AT A GLANCE 9 FACULTIES, 1 INSTITUTE The University of Balamand offers one of the largest ranges of undergraduate and graduate degrees in Lebanon in various faculties. 1,420+ 580+ 5,560+ Scholarship Recipients International Currently Enrolled Students For The Academic Year 1,550+ ACADÉMIE LIBANAISE Students from 18-19 Faculty And HEALTH SCIENCES 40 countries Staff Members 1 DES BEAUX-ARTS 6 ISSAM M. FARES FACULTY OF INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY 2 7 TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION FULL LIST OF INTERNATIONAL ARTS AND SCIENCES 8 STUDIES AFFILIATIONS 3 www.balamand.edu.lb/Affiliations BUSINESS AND MEDICINE & MEDICAL SCIENCES 4 MANAGEMENT 9 POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL 5 ENGINEERING 10 EDUCATION UOB offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees: RUSSIA CANADA BELGIUM, CROATIA, FRANCE, GERMANY, 3 13 ITALY, UNITED KINGDOM CYPRUS UNITED STATES University Diplomas 57 Teaching Diplomas 55 Graduate GREECE, Undergraduate ROMANIA Degrees Degrees 100+ PARTNER 28 1 Postgraduate BRAZIL Medical Specialty UNIVERSITIES 1 Degree 1 Degree Programs Doctor of AUSTRALIA Doctor of Philosophy Medicine Faculty majors 08 1/ ACADÉMIE LIBANAISE DES BEAUX-ARTS Dekouaneh Campus MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ARCHITECTURE 1. Etudes Architecturales F 4 License Niveau DELF B2 Epreuve de dessin Perception de l’espace 2. Architecture F 4+2 Master Entrevue ARTS DÉCORATIFS Section Arts Graphiques et Publicité 3 License 3. Graphisme et Publicité F 3+2 Master 3 License 4. Illustration – Bande Dessinée F 3+2 Master Niveau DELF B2 3 License Epreuve de dessin 5. Animation 2D/3D F 3+2 Master Entrevue 3 License 6. Création Multimédia F 3+2 Master Section Architecture d’Intérieur 7. Architecture d’Intérieure F 3 License Niveau DELF B2 3+2 Master Epreuve de dessin Perception de l’espace Entrevue Section Design 8. Design Produit F 3 License Niveau DELF B2 Epreuve de dessin Perception de l’espace Entrevue 9. Design Global F 3+2 Master Diplôme en Sciences Humaines Ingénierie ou École d‘art ARTS VISUELS 10. Arts Visuels F & E 3 License Niveau DELF B2 and English Proficiency 3+2 Master Exams Dossier Entrevue 09 Faculty majors Faculty majors 10 CINÉMA ET RÉALISATION AUDIOVISUELLE Section Cinéma 11. Réalisation Audiovisuelle F 3 License Niveau DELF B2 2/ Epreuve de dessin 12. Réalisation Cinéma F 3+2 Master Entrevue Television department ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS 13. Television and Digital Media E 3 B.F.A. English Language Proficiency Exams 3+2 M.F.A. Drawing INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY Interview MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS INSTITUT D’URBANISME 1. Theology A & E 4 B.Th. Language Proficiency Exams 14. Architecture du Paysage F & E 4 License Niveau DELF B2 and English Language 4+2 M.A.O.T. Language Proficiency Exams Proficiency Exams 4+2 M.Th. Epreuve de dessin Perception de l’espace 3 Ph.D. Following a Master Degree Entrevue 15. Aménagement du Paysage F 2 Master Diplômes en Génie Civil, Architecture, Licences en Sociologie, Économie ou Géographie/ Diplôme d’une Grande École de Commerce ou de Gestion 3/ 16. Design Urbain F 2 Master Licence en Architecture, en Architecture du paysage, en Design Urbain MODE FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 17. Design de Mode F 3 License Niveau DELF B2 and English Language MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Proficiency Exams Epreuve de dessin 1. Arabic Language and Literature A 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams Dossier & E or F 3+1 T.D. Entrevue 3+2 M.A. POUR ÊTRE ADMIS EN MASTER, LE CANDIDAT DOIT AVOIR UNE LICENCE AU MOINS DANS LE 2. Biology E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams DOMAINE CONSIDÉRÉ OU CEUX PRÉCISÉS. 3+1 T.D. 3+2 M.S. 3. Chemistry E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams 3+1 T.D. AL Kurah Campus 3+2 M.S. MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 4. Christian Muslim Studies E 2 M.A. Language Proficiency Exams Following a Bachelor Degree 1. Architectural Studies E 4 B.S. Language Proficiency Exams 5. Computer Science E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams B.S. Tracks: 3+1 T.D. E 4+2 M.Arch. Drawing 2. Architecture Space Perception Exam - Information Systems Interview - Software Engineering 3. Interior Architecture & Design E 3 B.F.A. 3+2 M.F.A. M.S. Tracks: E 3+2 M.S. Language Proficiency Exams 4. Computer Graphics and Interactive 3 B.F.A. - Information Systems E Media 3+2 M.F.A. Language Proficiency Exams - Software Engineering Drawing 3 B.F.A. - Health information Systems 5. Graphic Design E Interview 3+2 M.F.A. 6. Art Teaching Diploma E 1 T.D. Following a B.S.or B.F.A. Al Kurah Campus Souk El Gharb - Aley Campus (only in English) 11 Faculty majors MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 6. Education E or F 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams Faculty of Arts & Sciences M.A. Tracks: 3+1 T.D. - Curriculum and Educational 3+2 M.A. Management scholarship support for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). - Educational Technology %25 7. English Language and Literature E 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams 3+1 T.D. scholarship support for the Master of Arts (M.A.). 3+2 M.A. %50 English Language Teaching E 2 M.A. Language Proficiency Exams, scholarship support for the top 5 students seeking a Bachelor of Sciences Following a Bachelor Degree %50 (B.S.) in Mathematics. 8. Environmental Sciences E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams 3+2 M.S. scholarship support for the top 5 students seeking a Bachelor of Sciences 9. French Language and Literature F 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams %50 (B.S.) in Environmental Sciences. 3+1 T.D. 3+2 M.A. 10. Food Science and Technology E 2 M.S. Language Proficiency Exams, Following a Bachelor Degree 11. History A & E 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams 3+2 M.A. 12. Languages, Translation A, E 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams Diploma Tracks: & F 3+1 Diploma - Translator - Interpreter 3+2 M.A. 13. Mass Media and Communication E 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams B.A. Tracks: - Journalism and Broadcast 3+2 M.A. Journalism, - Radio, TV, and Film: Performance and Production, - Marketing Communication 14. Mathematics E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams 3+1 T.D. 3+2 M.S. 15. Philosophy E or F 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams 3+2 M.A. 16. Physical Education E or F 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams M.A. Tracks: 3+1 T.D. Medical Exam & Physical Exam - Physical Conditioning 3+2 M.A. - Physical Activity & Health - Sports Management 17. Physics E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams 3+1 T.D. 18. Political Science E 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams and International Affairs 3+2 M.A. 19. Psychology E or F 3 B.A. Language Proficiency Exams M.A. Tracks: 3+2 M.A. - Clinical Psychology - Developmental & School Psychology Al Kurah Campus Souk El Gharb - Aley Campus (only in English) 13 Faculty majors Faculty majors 14 4/ 5/ FACULTY OF FACULTY OF ENGINEERING BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Chemical Engineering E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams M.S. Tracks: 3+2 M.S. E 2 M.S. Language Proficiency Exams, - Petroleum Engineering 1. Accounting and Finance E 5 B.E. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams Following a Bachelor Degree - Food Processing 5+1 M.S. - Industrial Processes Engineering 2. Business Administration E 3 B.B.A. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams B.B.A. Tracks: 3+1 T.D. 2. Civil Engineering E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams - Accounting & Auditing M.S. Tracks: 3+2 M.S. - Banking & Finance - Structural E 5 B.E. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams - Marketing - Transportation 5+1 M.S. - Management - Construction Management - Earthquake M.B.A. Tracks: E 3+2 M.B.A. G.M.A.T. / Language Proficiency Exams - Geotechnical - Accounting - Water Resources - Air Transport Management - Ocean Engineering - Finance - Environmental Engineering - Healthcare Management - Engineering Management - Human Resources Management - Materials Engineering - Management - Marketing 3. Computer Engineering E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams M.S. Tracks: 3+2 M.S. 3. Economics E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams - Cyber Systems 3+1 T.D. E 5 B.E. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams - Telecommunications & Networking 5+1 M.S. 4. Financial Economics E 2 M.S. Language Proficiency Exams, - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Following a Bachelor Degree Learning 5. Human Resources Management E 2 M.H.R.M. Language Proficiency Exams, Following a Bachelor Degree 4. Electrical Engineering E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams M.S. Tracks: 3+2 M.S. 6. Tourism and Hotel Management E 3 B.B.A. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams - Biomedical E 5 B.E. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams - Power & Energy M.S. - Telecommunications & Networking 5+1 - Control & Automation THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO 5. Engineering Management E 2 M.S. Language Proficiency Exams Following a B.S. Degree or Diploma in Engineering for undergraduate students based %60 on SAT scores and school grades and 6. Environmental Engineering E 2 M.S. Language Proficiency Exams also granted to students enrolled in Following a B.S. Degree or Diploma in Engineering graduate programs based on their academic performance. 7. Mechanical Engineering E 3 B.S. SAT/ Language Proficiency Exams M.S. Tracks: 3+2 M.S. - Thermo-Fluids E 5 B.E. SAT/ Language Proficiency Exams - Manufacturing 5+1 M.S. - Solid Mechanics - Management - Aeronautical Engineering Al Kurah Campus Souk El Gharb - Aley Campus (only in English) 15 Faculty majors Faculty majors 16 6/ 7/ FACULTY OF ISSAM M. FARES HEALTH SCIENCES FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Health Promotion E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams 1. Agricultural Engineering F 3 B.Tech. SAT or Math Test / B.Tech. Tracks: Language Proficiency Exams 2. Public Health and Development E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams - Animal Production - Food Industry Sciences 3+2 M.P.H - Plant Production 3. Medical Laboratory Sciences E 3 B.S. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams M.S. Tracks: 3+2 M.S. 2. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering E 3 B.Tech. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams - Microbiology and Immunology B.Tech. Tracks: - Molecular Biology - Avionic - Laboratory Management E 2 Professional Language Proficiency Exams - Airframes and Engines Master Following a B.S. Degree 3. Business Management and E or 3 B.Tech. SAT or Math Test / Language Proficiency Exams 4. Nursing E or F 3 B.S. SAT or Math Test / Administration F M.S. Tracks: Language Proficiency Exams - Neonatology and Pediatric Care 4. Civil Engineering & Construction E or 3 B.Tech. SAT or Math Test / F Language Proficiency Exams - Adult Care with four areas of E 3+2 M.S. concentration: Adult, Gerontology, 5. Information Technology F 3 B.Tech. SAT or Math Test / Oncology, and Traumatology and Language Proficiency Exams Emergency Care 5. Nutritional Sciences E 3 B.S. SAT/ Language Proficiency Exams 6. Mechatronics Engineering E or 3 B.Tech. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams B.S. Tracks: F - Nutrition and Dietetic 7. Telecommunications E or 3 B.Tech. SAT / Language Proficiency Exams - Food Science and Quality Assurance & Networks Engineering F - Community Nutrition - Clinical and Dietetics Internship Diploma* minimum of 6 months Following a Bachelor Degree UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS MAJORING IN NURSING, PUBLIC HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENCES OR HEALTH PROMOTION WILL RECEIVE %30 financial support Full scholarship is granted to the top 6 %100 undergraduate students seeking B.S. in Nursing at the Al Kurah Campus. Al Kurah Campus Dekouaneh Campus Al Kurah Campus Dekouaneh Campus Souk El Gharb - Aley Campus (only in English) Beino - Akkar Souk El Gharb - Aley Campus (only in English) Beino - Akkar 17 Faculty majors Faculty majors 18 8/ 10/ FACULTY OF ST. GEORGE FACULTY OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Library and Information Science E 3 B.L.S. Language Proficiency Exams M.L.S. Tracks: 3+2 M.L.S. RESIDENCY PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - Library and Information Science - School Library and Media Center 1. Anatomical Pathology 1. Cardiology - Information and Digital Resource 2. Anesthesiology 2. Endocrinology Management 3. Dermatology 3. Gastroenterology 2. Museum Studies and Cultural E 2 M.M.C.M. Language Proficiency Exams 4. Family Medicine 4. Hematology and Medical Oncology Heritage Management Following a Bachelor Degree 5. Internal Medicine 5. Infectious Diseases E or F 1 University Language Proficiency Exams 3. School Library Media Center 6. Laboratory Medicine 6. Nephrology Training Program Diploma Following a Bachelor Degree 7. Medical Imaging -Neurology 7. Pulmonary Diseases & Intensive Care Medicine 8. Obstetrics and Gynecology APPLICANTS FOR THE FELLOWSHIP 9. Ophthalmology PROGRAM MUST HAVE COMPLETED THREE 9/ 10. Orthopedic Surgery YEARS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE FACULTY OF 11. Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 12. Pediatrics MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 13. Psychiatry 14. Surgery MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS * Cardiothoracic Surgery Language Proficiency Exams 1. Biomedical Sciences E 2 M.S. * General Surgery Following a B.S. Degree * Neurosurgery 2. Cognitive Behavior Therapy E 2 M.C.B.T. Language Proficiency Exams * Pediatric Surgery Following a Master in Clinical Psychology * Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery or in Counseling or M.D. Psychiatry * Urology * Vascular Surgery 3. Medicine E 4 M.D. Language Proficiency Exams, M.C.A.T. exam, and interview Following a Bachelor Degree MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED 100% YEARLY TO: 50% YEARLY TO MED I applicant who ranks first among all Continuing medical students who rank 2nd and applicants to medical school. 3rd at the end of MED I, MED II, and MED III. FOR ADMISSION CRITERIA AND APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES AND ST. GEORGE FACULTY OF POSTGRADUATE Continuing students who rank first at the MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED end of MED I, MED II, and MED III. 25% YEARLY TO MEDICAL EDUCATION, PLEASE VISIT: Continuing medical students who rank in the http://balamand.edu.lb/AdmissionsFOM upper 20% of the class at the end of MED I, MED II, and MED III. Al Kurah Campus Souk El Gharb - Aley Campus Dekouaneh Campus 235+ YEARLY STUDENT EVENTS ACROSS ALL CAMPUSES LIFE AT UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND The University strives to provide a very active and enriching campus life outside the classroom. For this purpose, the Office of Student Affairs encourages and supports the formation of clubs and societies that cover the wide range of interests of its students. With over 50 clubs and societies, including 25 sports teams, endless events, and volunteering opportunities, there is something for everyone. We have a wide range of facilities, programs and campus events to keep you healthy, active and well entertained, making sure our students experience outside the classroom is memorable. JOIN A CLUB OR SOCIETY GET FIT, STAY FIT With a large number of student-run clubs and Join our volleyball, soccer, futsal, basketball, track societies, you will have plenty of opportunities to and field, tennis, table tennis, swimming, badminton, meet your cultural or academic interests. squash, handball, martial arts, rugby, or parkour team, or take advantage of our on-campus Sports Center, which offers a range of services to keep you fit and healthy while you study. DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APPLICATION UOB-OSA A mobile application created to assist you in navigating the main campus and to notify you about club activities and events, sports tournaments, and announcements. For more Information /OSAUOB FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES When you get to the University of Balamand, you will have plenty of help. Here are a few of the ways we support your health, wellbeing and academic achievement. ACADEMIC SERVICES CAREER GUIDANCE To enable you to develop an employability edge, the Career Services Center offers you PERSONAL SERVICES access to the right type of coaching and mentoring. The center delivers professional workshops and seminars to enable you to COUNSELING ACCOMMODATION ORIENTATION develop the knowledge to effectively transition This free and confidential counseling service Living on or close to campus can enhance Orientation is your official start to university from study to work and supports you to build is available to assist you with personal, study your university experience. There are a life and your opportunity to meet your the skills and gain the insights needed to stand or work related difficulties. number of accommodation options for you classmates, explore your campus, complete out to employers. to choose from, including: your registration, and learn everything you - On-campus university residences need to start. HEALTH AND MEDICAL - Off-campus independently-run student LIBRARY Located in Al Kurah campus, the health housings SPORTS COMPLEX The University of Balamand main library center provides primary healthcare and first Sports and recreational facilities are accessible (Issam M. Fares Library Learning Center aid services to UOB students and staff. to all students of all skills, abilities and [IFLLC]) is located at the heart of the “Path of GETTING THERE interests. We endeavor to provide our students Learning”. The IFLLC offers different facilities, All campuses are easily accessible via public with an enriching environment for learning including classrooms, computer labs, IT SERVICE ON CAMPUS transportation. On and off-campus bus and personal growth. e-classrooms, videoconference rooms, group- Students at UOB can access campus-wide shuttle is available at the main campus. study rooms, and meeting rooms. The UOB wireless internet and have free access to use POSTAL SERVICE library system includes, in addition to the computer labs. A full service Liban Post office is available in IFLLC, two ALBA libraries (one in Dekouaneh BANKING SERVICE Al Kurah campus. and one in the main campus), the Library A branch of Intercontinental Bank of Lebanon of the St. John of Damascus Institute of (IBL) is located in front of Al Kurah campus. PARKING Theology, the Medical Library in Achrafieh Ample parking spaces are available on and campus, the Souk El Gharb campus library, around all campuses. and the Issam M. Fares Faculty of Technology Library in Akkar campus. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID At the University of Balamand, we offer a range of scholarships recognizing exceptional academic or FINANCIAL AID GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP sporting performance. Other types are designed to support students experiencing financial hardship. Financial aid is offered to students whose financial Students enrolled in graduate programs may earn situation cannot cover the educational cost. Financial financial support through the Graduate Assistantship aid can cover from 10% to 40% of the tuition fees Program. Applicants can apply for graduate for undergraduate. To be eligible for financial aid, assistantship at the Dean’s office of their respective applicants need to apply by October 1st for new faculty. students joining the Fall Semester and mid-February SCHOLARSHIPS for new students joining the Spring Semester. Students with outstanding academic qualifications are SIBLING GRANT The Application for Financial Aid is available at the When two or more siblings are enrolled at UOB, they eligible for the merit scholarships. Financial Aid Office and online at: are entitled to a fee reduction. The second sibling is awarded 7.5%, and the third sibling is awarded http://www.balamand.edu.lb/ 12.5% reduction. PERCENTAGE ELIGIBILITY RENEWAL CONDITIONS FinancialAid No application is needed to qualify for this grant. Newly admitted students who rank first and 100 % second in the Lebanese baccalaureate official DEFERRED PAYMENT merit scholarships exam in each of the Lebanese Governorates. These scholarships are renewable at the beginning of each academic year provided that the recipients Deferred payment is handled during the registration Students ranking among the top 20% in their maintain a cumulative average of 85 or above. process through the Comptroller’s Office (Monthly school in Grade 10 and 11 and are in the top four installments with 0% interest). in the SAT scoring 1450 or above. Deadline: Apply Early Admission Newly admitted students who rank third in STUDENT WORK MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS 75 % the Lebanese baccalaureate official exam in The University of Balamand provides assistance (DEAN’S HONOR LIST) merit scholarships each of the Lebanese Governorates. These scholarships are renewable for each to students interested in obtaining on-campus academic year provided that the recipients 100 % scholarship for the following semester for top employment to defray part of their educational Students ranking among the top 20% in their maintain a cumulative average of 83 or above. 4 continuing undergraduate full time students with expenses through a Student Work Program. school in Grade 10 and 11 and are in the top six in semester general average of 95 & above (over 100). the SAT scoring 1400 or above. Student work can cover from %10 to %20 of the Deadline: Apply Early Admission Representative scholarship for the following semester tuition fees (depending on major). Newly admitted students who rank fourth and for full time continuing undergraduate students with semester general average of 85 & above (over 100). 50 % fifth in the Lebanese baccalaureate official The Application for student work is available online at: merit scholarships exam in each of the Lebanese Governorates. These scholarships are renewable for each academic year provided that the recipients http://www.balamand.edu.lb/ Students ranking among the top 20% in their maintain a cumulative average of 80 or above. studentwork school in Grade 10 and 11 and are in the top ten REFER TO EACH FACULTY′S in the SAT scoring 1300 or above. Deadline: Apply Early Admission PAGE TO KNOW ABOUT ITS SUPPORTED PROGRAMS. 25 Fees and expenses Fees and expenses 26 FEES AND EXPENSES 2019-2020 Application and Entrance Exam Fees NON-REFUNDABLE FEE (USD) PROGRAM TUITION PER YEAR (USD) APPLICATION Undergraduate Application 80 Doctorate in Business Administration 13,770 Graduate Application 100 Executive MBA 25,500 Post-Graduate 110 Clinical & Dietetics Internship 7,650 MED I 30,396 ENTRANCE EXAM Languages (per test) 50 MED II 29,519 Scientific Subjects (per test) 50 MED III 28,113 MED IV 26,775 TOEFL 110 Drawing Exam 50 Space Perception Exam 50 Interview 50 Medical Examination 90 Physical Examination 50 Residence Fees Tuition Fees ROOMS FALL/SPRING SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE (USD) GRADUATE (USD) Single $1,750 $875 PROGRAM Tuition/Credit Hour Tuition/Credit Hour Double $1,000 $500 Freshman 478 Arts & Sciences: - Non Scientific Disciplines 430 724 *The University of Balamand reserves the right to change any or all fees at any time without prior notice - Scientific Disciplines 478 706 Business Management 472 633 Health Sciences 482 712 Engineering 529 538 Technology 270 $ 15,927,798+ Library and Information 430 724 ALBA – Dekouaneh Campus 250 250 TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT FOR ALBA – Balamand Campus 404 510 OVERALL FINANCIAL SUPPORT Ph.D. - Cotutelle 2040 IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR *ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) offered at Dekouaneh Campus where French is the language of instruction. 2018-2019 27 Undergraduate Admission Graduate Admission 28 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION GRADUATE ADMISSION FRESHMAN APPLICANTS SOPHOMORE APPLICANTS ADMISSION INFORMATION REGISTRATION LOAD Applicants to freshman class should: Students can apply for admission to the sophomore Admission to a degree in the graduate programs Full-time students must enroll in at least 9 credit class at UOB if they hold a Lebanese Baccalaureate or is granted through the Office of Admissions and hours per semester and a maximum of 12 credit Hold a secondary school certificate based on 12 its equivalence, i.e., Registration, which receives and processes all hours. (See appropriate Faculty regulations) years of schooling, starting with Grade One. This French Baccalaureate, applications, evaluates credentials, and issues certificate must be awarded by government or Syrian Baccalaureate, notification letters. private schools and recognized by the Lebanese Jordanian Tawjihi, TRANSFER CREDITS Ministry of Education and by the University. German Abitur, Standards under which students are admitted Official government secondary school leaving for study in these programs are established and Obtain “permission” from the Equivalence Certificate, monitored by the departments and Faculties Students transferring to the graduate programs may Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Full IB Diploma. concerned. Acceptance into the graduate program be granted transfer credits up to 40% of the total Education allowing them to pursue their higher is based on the candidate meeting University credits required of the degree. Transferred credits education on the basis of a foreign program. Holders of General Certificate of Education (GCE) admissions requirements and the recommendation of apply only to courses in which the applicant had and General Certificate of Secondary Education the Faculty Graduate Admission Committee. earned a minimum grade of 80 and equivalent in Take, prior to their admission, SAT. (GCSE) who completed at least 6 subjects Ordinary content to courses offered at UOB. Take, either prior to their admission or during level (6 O-Level courses) and 3 A-Level subjects (or equivalent; whereby 1 A-Level = 2 AS-Level courses), The concerned Department/Faculty decides on the their Freshman year, SAT Subject Tests as follows: ADMISSION ON PROBATION may also apply for admission to the sophomore class equivalency of courses. • Science track: students must undertake the at UOB. Mathematics II (obligatory) plus two of the An applicant may be admitted on probation if he following: Biology, Chemistry or Physics. To has an undergraduate cumulative general average of promote on to sophomore year, students must For specific GCE requirements for certain majors, at least 75/100 or its equivalent as evaluated by the score a minimum of 2,300. please check: Department the applicant wishes to join. • Arts track: students must undertake http://www.balamand.edu.lb/GCE Mathematics I in addition to any two tests. To promote on to sophomore year, students must score a minimum of 2,150. For specific IB requirements for certain majors, please check: TRANSFER APPLICANTS http://www.balamand.edu.lb/ibdiploma Hold a Lebanese Baccalaureate or its official equivalent from the Lebanese Ministry of Education. Meet the admission requirements of UOB during their basic schooling. For specific AP program examinations, please check: Sophomore transfers must submit all required http://www.balamand.edu.lb/ apexaminations test scores on time. Junior or Senior Year Transfers: No need to submit SAT scores. ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) FRENCH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS SAT is a requirement for all undergraduate applicants except to those: Undergraduate and graduate applicants must pass the French Entrance Exam (Test de Positionnement) Applying to non scientific disciplines at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences or to Undergraduate and graduate applicants holding DELF/DALF with a degree level B2 or C1 will be admitted as Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Art. FREN 201. Students enrolling in majors that are taught in French. Undergraduate and graduate applicants holding DELF/DALF with a degree level B1 will be admitted as FREN Transfer students who have completed at least 20 credits. 102, they must successfully complete FREN 102 within the first semester of enrollment. Students are urged to contact the nearest testing center for more details related to SAT. When registering for SAT, applicants to the University of Balamand should INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM enter the UOB code: 2960, and request from the Educational Testing Service The intensive English Program is intended for applicants who have been selected for admission but have not to send the scores directly to the Office of Admissions & Registration. met the English Language Proficiency Requirement. To find the nearest testing center visit The program consists of three levels: ENGL001, ENGL002 and ENGL003. Students enrolled in ENGL 001/002 are entitled to register for an additional 6 remedial credits if applicants received their high school education in LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS the Arabic language. Prior to registering at the University of Balamand, students must demonstrate a level of English or French Students enrolled in ENGL003 may earn a maximum of 4 credits toward a degree while working towards language proficiency consistent with the requirements of their study program. This may be done in any one of achieving the level of English needed for carrying a full load in the regular program. the following ways: ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM (SOP) MINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED FOR MINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED FOR The Special Orientation Program is designed to prepare students who had their secondary education outside TEST UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES GRADUATE STUDIES Lebanon and those who have obtained the appropriate Technical Baccalaureate for the major of their choice. TOEFL (paper and pencil) 527 600 Cases are studied individually and acceptances are issued upon the recommendation of the Admissions Committee. TOEFL (iBT) 71 100 SAT (writing & language test) 22 - 25 > 28 IELTS 5.5 7.5 CES 162 191 31 Important dates Important dates 32 IMPORTANT DATES SPRING ADMISSION FALL ADMISSION SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) DATES 19-20 20-21 2019-2020 SAT DATES AND DEADLINES TEST DATE SAT SUBJECT REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9 20 31 30 DEC DEC JAN JUN October 5, 2019 September 6, 2019 November 2, 2019 October 3, 2019 Regular Admission Early admission Decision for early Regular admission December 7, 2019 November 8, 2019 for the spring deadline admission deadline March 14, 2020 February 14, 2020 May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020 EARLY ADMISSION June 6, 2020 May 8, 2020 To qualify for early admission, students must fulfill the following: 1- Submission of the application before December 20, 2019 2- Rank in the top 40% for each of the last two years of schooling prior to application (grades 10 &11) ALBA, DEKOUANEH CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXAMS 3- SAT scores (last session is that of December) as follows: 1,130 for Freshman, 1,190 for Sophomore Arts, (drawing, space perception, interview) 1,250 for Sophomore Sciences APPLICATION SUBMISSION EXAM DATES INTERVIEW Note that Admission is conditional upon receiving the student’s Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education. Students cannot register until all conditions are met. Applicants October 21 - November 29, 2019 December 5 and 7, 2019 Following week who are not granted early admission will be placed in the pool with regular admission applicants. February 17 to March 13, 2020 March 21, 2020 Following week Before June 3, 2020 (for residents abroad) July 14, 2020 Same Day All Applicants are urged to keep checking the University website (www.balamand.edu.lb) for any update regarding the Admission Status and extended Deadlines for Applications. ALBA, AL-KURAH CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXAMS (drawing, space perception, interview) IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY, WE’RE HERE TO HELP! EXAM DATES You could: December 7, 2019 • Come along to the University of Balamand Open Doors to explore our campus and chat to our academics. March 21, 2020 • Attend one of our Orientation Events. • Drop into our Orientation Centers, located at all our campuses, to meet with our July 4, 2020 Students Recruitment team. August 1, 2020 • Call us on +961 6 930 250 Ext: 3945 or email: [email protected] to enquire about any of our majors ENTRANCE & LANGUAGE EXAM DATES AT AL-KURAH CAMPUS APPLY ONLINE TO DECEMBER 14, 2019 JULY 11, 2020 THE UNIVERSITY AUGUST 8, 2020 OF BALAMAND http://www.balamand.edu.lb/Apply 33 Application documents required STUDENT APPLICATION FORM DOCUMENTS REQUIRED For official use Do not write in this box GENERAL Complete and signed application form Application number Three recent passport-size photographs (taken within the past 6 months) Campus where the application is received Attach a recent A photocopy of your Identity Card (for Lebanese Applicants) or Passport Balamand - Al Kurah Dekouaneh - Beirut colored passport-size A certified official secondary school certificate (Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalence from the Beino - Akkar Souk El Gharb - Aley photo Lebanese Ministry of Education) St. George Health Complex - Achrafieh SAT scores (if applicable) Date application received by Admissions Office Language Proficiency Test (if applicable) TOEFL IELTS SAT CES DELF-B2 SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR FOR WHICH TYPE OF ADMISSION YOU ARE APPLYING FRESHMAN GRADUATE Freshman Sophomore Transfer Fall Spring Year Second degree Graduate High school diploma A certified copy of diploma, transcript and two recommendation letters Permission to join the Freshman Program from the Lebanese Ministry of Education A diploma equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of FILL IN USING BLOCK LETTERS Education and Higher Education (if applicable) PERSONAL INFORMATION An official transcript and course description UNDERGRADUATE An application fee of 150,000 L.L. (100 USD) and/or Official grades report and Recommendation from l STUDENT’S FULL NAME (AS IN OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS) other fees for the placement tests, depending on the each of the schools you have attended during the major of choice past three years (English) First Name Father's Name Last Name An application fee of 120,000 L.L. (80 USD) and/ TRANSFER APPLICANTS or other fees for the placement tests depending on (Arabic) the major of choice Official Transcript including course description First Name Father's Name Last Name l MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME IN FULL (English) First Name Father's Name Last Name (Arabic) First Name Father's Name Last Name l GENDER Male Female l MARITAL STATUS Single Married Separated Divorced Widowed l MAIDEN NAME FOR MARRIED WOMEN (English) First Name Father's Name Last Name (Arabic) First Name Father's Name Last Name l DATE OF BIRTH (Day / Month / Year) / / Advanced course/programs, (e.g IB higher and standard level, A level, AP courses...) subjects taken earned or expected exam grade, if any, and date (month/year) of exam taken (or to be taken) l PLACE OF BIRTH City Province Country Advanced course / program Subject Grade Date l NATIONALITY SECOND NATIONALITY (if any) FAMILY REGISTRATION # PROVINCE PASSPORT # (if non-Lebanese) Advanced course / program Subject Grade Date l IS ANY OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY CURRENTLY AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY? Yes No If yes, please specify name of affiliated member Advanced course / program Subject Grade Date ID RELATION Father Mother Brother Sister Other Advanced course / program Subject Grade Date l HOME ADDRESS Building Street Quarter City Advanced course / program Subject Grade Date Country E-mail Home Phone # Mobile # l Programs to which you are applying for (Undergraduate applicants specify your first three choices, Graduate applicants specify your first two choices based on preferences) ACADEMIC INFORMATION Campus Faculty Major Language l Secondary school(s) or University (ies) which you have attended during the past three years: Name of Institution Address Date enrolled Language of instruction l Government or secondary school certificate you hold or expect to hold by the start of the semester for which l If you were previously enrolled at the University of Balamand, please write your ID # you are applying: LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE TECHNICAL BACCALAUREATE l Please specify the degree(s) you hold or expect to hold by the start date of the semester to which you are Arts and Humanities Literary BT applying General Sciences Scientific TS Life Sciences Social and Economic Name of the Degree in the language in which is delivered Date of Degree Sociology and Economics Specialization: Specialization: Grade 11: Literary Scientific l If you were not attending school or university last year, please indicate what your occupation was OTHER CERTIFICATES High School Diploma IGCSE IB Thanawia Amma Other (Please specify): EXAMINATION RESULTS PERSONAL STATEMENT SAT Username Password a. If you have a physical handicap or health condition which requires special consideration, please note: SCORE TEST DATE b. In considering your application for admission to the University of Balamand, the Admissions Committee will TOEFL Username Password try to know as much as possible about you. Please use the space provided below to write about yourself. Include SCORE TEST DATE hobbies and special interests you have. Explain how you became interested in Balamand and why you have decided to apply to this University. IELTS SCORE TEST DATE FRENCH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Diploma DELF DALF Level Date FINANCIAL INFORMATION FINAL STATEMENT How do you expect to meet the cost of your tuition and other expenses at the University of Balamand? Your signature in the line below indicates that all information provided in the application is true to your Parents Self Sponsor or Other Name of Sponsor/Other knowledge. Signature Date SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION For official use Do not write in this box STUDENT’S FULL NAME (AS IN OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS) Applicant Number NOTE TO SCHOOL PRINCIPAL This student is applying to the University of Balamand. Please fill out this form and return it to the applicant in a sealed envelope. The content in this recommendation will help us appraise the applicant’s eligibility. All data are confidential. SCHOOL INFORMATION Name of School Language of Instruction Address Applicant enrolled from (DATE) to (DATE) RECOMMENDATION Please inform us about any special talents, interests, and activities you have observed in the applicant. Was the applicant ever suspended for reasons of conduct that can affect his integrity at the University? Please explain. Please give your impressions of this applicant’s relative maturity and attitude towards school, teachers and fellow students. In comparison to other students at your school, indicate how you rate the applicant in terms of academic skills and potential. For each category, check (x) in the most appropriate box. | Average | Good | Excellent | Outstanding | No basis for or below Above Average (Top 10%) (Top 2-3%) judgement Academic acheivement Intellectual Curiosity Motivation Initiative, Independence Creativity Dsciplined Work Habits Potential for Growth ACADEMIC REPORT NOTE TO SCHOOL: Please fill out all grades below for years attended by the applicant at your school. Averages, Rank and Number of Students must be recorded for the University to complete its assessment. | Second secondary | Third secondary Scientific Literary General Sciences Arts and humanities | First Secondary Life Sciences Sociology and Economy Academic year Arabic Language Biology Chemistry Civics Computer English Language Fine Arts French Language Geography History Mathematics Philosophy, Civilization Physical Education Physics Sciences Sociology & Economy Technology Passing Grade Class Average Student Average Rank in Class Number of Students Principal’s Name in Block Letters Principal’s Signature Date School stamp APPLICANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021 UNIVERSITY: University Of Balamand (UOB) LOCATION: MAIN CAMPUS: OFF CAMPUS: BALAMAND - AL KURAH CAMPUS 1- DEKWOUNEH– BEIRUT CAMPUS 2- ST. GEORGE HEALTH COMPLEX – ASHRAFIEH CAMPUS 3- BEINO – AKKAR CAMPUS 4- SOUK EL GHARB – ALEY CAMPUS ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE NAME , EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER: 1- Mireille Tannous, [email protected], 06-930250 ext : 3945 2- George Farah, [email protected], 06-930250 ext: 3811 3- Abir Abdelrahman, [email protected], 01-562108/9 ext: 5107 4- Raymond Hajj, [email protected], 01-562108/9 ext: 5109 5- Mario Hajjar, [email protected], 01-480056, 01-502370 OFFICE HOURS: Fall/Spring Semesters: 08:00 till 16:30 Summer Semester: 08:00 till 14:00 SECTION A I- UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: List of Undergraduate Degrees: Agricultural Engineering B.Tech. (F) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering B.Tech. (E) Animation 2D/3D Licence (F) Arabic Language and Literature B.A. (A&E or F) Architectural Studies B.S. (E&F) Architecture d'Intérieure Licence (F) Architecture du Paysage Licence (F&E) Arts Visuels Licence (F&E) Biology B .S. (E) Business Administration B.B.A. (E) Business Management and Administration B.Tech. (EorF) Chemical Engineering B.S. (E) Chemical Engineering B.E. (E) Chemistry B.S. (E) Civil Engineering and Construction B.Tech. (EorF) Civil Engineering B.S. (E) Civil Engineering B.E. (E) Computer Engineering B.S. (E) Computer Engineering B.E. (E) Computer Graphics and Interactive Media B.F.A. (E) Page 1 / 15 Computer Science B.S. (E) Création Multimédia Licence (F) Design de Mode Licence (F) Design Produit Licence (F) Economics B.S. (E) Education B.A. (E) Electrical Engineering B.S. (E) Electrical Engineering B.E. (E) English Language and Literature B.A. (E) Environmental Science B.S. (E) French Language and Literature B.A. (F) Graphic Design B.F.A. (E) Graphisme et Publicité Licence (F) Health Promotion B.S. (E) Illustration - Bande Dessinée Licence (F) Information Technology B.Tech. (F) Interior Architecture and Design B.F.A. (E) Languages, Translation B.A. (A, E & F) Library and Information Science B.L.S. (E) Mass Media and Communication B.A. (E) Mathematics B.S. (E) Mechanical Engineering B.S. (E) Mechanical Engineering B.E. (E) Mechatronics Engineering B.Tech. (E or F) Medical Laboratory Sciences B.S. (E) Medicine M.D. (E) Nursing B.S. (E or F) Nutritional Sciences B.S. (E) Philosophy B.A. (E or F) Physical Education B.A. (E or F) Physics B.S. (E) Political Science and International Affairs B.A. (E) Psychology B.A. (E or F) Public Health and Development Sciences B.S. (E) Réalisation Audiovisuelle Licence (F) School Library Media Center Training Program Diploma (E or F) Telecommunications and Networks Engineering B.Tech. (E or F) Television B.F.A. (E) Theology B.Th. (A & E) Tourism and Hotel Management B.B.A. (E) B.A, B.B.A., B.S., B.F.A., B.Tech., B.L.S., Licence 3 years starting Sophomore Dipolma 1 year following a Bachelor degree B.A: Bachelor of Arts B.B.A: Bachelor of Business Administration B.S: Bachelor of Sciences B.F.A: Bachelor of Fine Arts Page 2 / 15 B.Tech: Bachelor of Technology B.L.S: Bachelor of Library Sciences List of Hit/New Undergraduate Degrees: Scholarship Support 25% scholarship support for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences 30% for the students majoring in Nursing or Public Health or Health Promotion at the Faculty of Health Sciences and 100% for top six students majoring in Nursing Main Campus 50% for the top five students majoring in Mathematics or Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences 40% top two applicants in Tourism and Hotel Management and Economics, 30% for the 3rd, 4th and 5th and 25% for the 6th through the 10th The Faculty of Business and Management offers scholarships up to 60% for undergraduate students based on SAT scores and school grades and also granted to students enrolled in graduate programs based on their academic performance. List of Minors and requirements: Any major could be a minor if the student meets the requirements of admissions to that major Double Majors and requirements: The students can register in two majors in the same time. II - TUITION FEES BY MAJOR / MINOR: Tuition Fees Faculties Undergraduate Tuition/Credit Hour/ USD Freshman 478 Arts & Sciences - Non Scientific Disciplines 430 - Scientific Disciplines 478 Business Management 472 Health Sciences 482 Engineering 529 Technology 270 Library and Information 430 ALBA – Dekouaneh Campus 250 ALBA – Balamand Campus 404 Ph.D. Cotutelle *ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) offered at Dekweneh Campus where French is the Language of Instruction Page 3 / 15 III - LANGUAGE OF TEACHING (ENGLISH/FRENCH) Indicated in Section A I- by Letters (A, F, E) A: Arabic F: French E: English IV - UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (FRESHMEN- SOPHOMORE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE II- SOPHOMORE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE) Freshman Applicants to Freshman Class should: • Hold a secondary school certificate based on 12 years of schooling, starting with Grade One. This certificate must be awarded by government or private schools and recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and by the University. • Obtain “permission” from the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education allowing them to pursue their higher education on the basis of a foreign program. • Take, prior to their admission, SAT. • Take, either prior to their admission or during their Freshman year, SAT Subject Tests as follows: - Students who choose the sciences track should take: Mathematics II (obligatory) plus two tests chosen from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. - Students who choose the arts track should take: Mathematics I (obligatory) plus any two tests. To be eligible for promotion to Sophomore Class the applicant should obtain a minimum cumulative total score (SAT + SAT Subject Tests) of: Sophomore Students can apply for admission to the sophomore class at UOB if they hold a Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalence, i.e., French Baccalaureate, Syrian Baccalaureate, Jordanian Tawjihi, German Abitur, Official government secondary school leaving Certificate, or Full IB Diploma. Holders of General Certificate of Education (GCE) and General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) who completed at least 6 subjects Ordinary level (6 O-Level courses) and 3 A-Level subjects (or equivalent; whereby 1 A- Level = 2 AS-Level courses), may also apply for admission to the sophomore class at UOB. For specific GCE requirements for certain majors, please check: http://www.balamand.edu.lb/GCE For specific IB requirements for certain majors, please check: http://www.balamand.edu.lb/ibdiploma For specific AP program examinations, please check: http://www.balamand.edu.lb/ apexaminations V- ENTRANCE EXAMS AND PASSING GRADES FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) SAT is a requirement for all undergraduate applicants. Exempted from SAT are: • Applying to non-scientific disciplines at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences or to Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Art. • Students enrolling in majors that are taught in French. • Transfer students who have completed at least 20 credits. Students are urged to contact the nearest testing center for more details on SAT. When registering for SAT, applicants to the University of Balamand should enter the UOB code 2960, and ask the Educational Testing Service to send the scores directly to the Office of Admissions & Registration. Page 4 / 15 Language Proficiency Requirements English Language Requirement Prior to registration at the University, students admitted to UOB must demonstrate a level of English proficiency consistent with the demands of a program carried on almost exclusively in the English language. This may be done in any one of the following ways: French Language Requirement (French majors or majors taught in French): Candidates must demonstrate a level of French language proficiency consistent with the requirements of their program of study. To ascertain this proficiency, the candidate must pass the French Entrance Exam (Test de Positionnement). The Undergraduate and graduate students who hold a DELF/DALF with a degree level B2 or C1 will be admitted as FREN 201. Applicants who hold a DELF/DALF with a degree level B1 will be admitted as FREN102, they must complete successfully FREN102 within the first semester of enrollment at the University. For more information about DELF/DALF, please contact l' Institut Français Du Liban or visit their website: www. institutfrançais-liban.com • Registration The French Language Requirement (Test de Positionnement) can be taken at UOB on published entrance exam dates. Refer to the below tables. Page 5 / 15 VI- IMPORTANT DATES (EARLY ADMISSIONS- REGULAR ADMISSIONS- LATE ADMISSIONS- ENTRANCE EXAMS): Exam Dates at Balamand for Language & Scientific Tests: December 14, 2019 August 8, 2020 July 11, 2020 ALBA, DEKOUANEH CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXAMS (drawing, space perception, interview) APPLICATION SUBMISSION EXAM DATE INTERVIEW October 21 to November 29, 2019 December 5 and 7, 2019 Following week February 17 to March 13, 2020 March 21, 2020 Following week Before June 3, 2020 (for residents abroad) July 14, 2020 Same Day ALBA, AL-KURAH CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXAMS (drawing, space perception, interview) December March 21, July 4, August 1, 7, 2019 2020 2020 2020 Souk El-Ghareb Campus: October 10, 2019 Saint George Health Complex – Ashrafieh Campus: October 15, 2019 VII - OPEN DOORS DATES: ALBA – Dekweneh Campus: October 16 till 19, 2019 Balamand Al-Koura – Main Campus : Octobre 24 & 25, 2019 Shadowing activity is usually scheduled by appointment; as Teacher’s day is a holiday, students prefer to make VIII - SHADOWING DATES: appointments on that day (March 9, 2020). SECTION B I- HOW TO APPLY? (ONLINE OR HARDCOPY)WHAT IS THE FEE? Page 6 / 15 Applications are accepted both in hardcopies as well as online on the following link: http://www.balamand.edu.lb/Apply II- IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER? IF YES, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS? NO III- WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED WITH THE APPLICATION? IS THERE ANY FEE? DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Page 7 / 15 IV- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS? Early Admission To qualify for the early admission, students must fulfill the following: • Submission of the applications by December 20, 2019. • Rank in the top 40% in each of the last two years of schooling prior to application (G10 & 11). • SAT scores (last session is that of December) as follows: Total Score SAT Freshman 1,130 Sophomore Arts 1,190 Sophomore Sciences 1,250 Decisions will be available by end of January. Note that Admission is conditional upon receiving the student’s Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education. Students cannot register until all conditions are met. Applicants who are not granted early admission will be placed in the pool with regular admission applicants. Page 8 / 15 EARLY ADMISSION MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS: MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS SAT ELIGIBILITY 100% SCHOLARSHIP (TOP 20% IN 1,450 AND ABOVE G10/11/12) 75% SCHOLARSHIP (TOP 20% IN 1,400 AND ABOVE G10/11/12) 50% SCHOLARSHIP (TOP 20% IN 1,300 G10/11/12) V- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REGULAR AND LATE ADMISSIONS? LATE AND REGULAR APPLICANTS WOULD MISS THE EARLY ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE VI- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED? Applicants will be appointed an ID Number once the application is deposited. VII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED? All Applicants are urged to keep checking the University website (www.balamand.edu.lb) for any update regarding the Admission Status and extended Deadlines for Applications. VIII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT I GOT ACCEPTED/REJECTED? All applicants are urged to keep checking the University website (www.balamand.edu.lb) for any updates regarding the Admission Status and extended Deadlines for Applications. IX- IF I DO NOT GET ACCEPTED THE FIRST TIME, DO I GET ANOTHER CHANCE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN Page 9 / 15 Applicants who are not granted early admission will be placed in the pool with regular admission applicants. X- DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS UPON ADMISSIONS? IF YES, HOW DO I APPLY AND WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS AND THE PERCENTAGES? Page 10 / 15 Page 11 / 15 XI- HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP PERCENTAGE THROUGHOUT MY MAJOR? XII- IF I APPLY TO A MAJOR AND THEN I DECIDE I WANT TO CHANGE, CAN I DO THAT? EXPLAIN THE PROCESS Page 12 / 15 The student should submit a petition to the Office of Admissions and Registration and the file would be transferred to the new major for studying XIII- ADMISSIONS WEBSITE HYPERLINK http://www.balamand.edu.lb/prospectiveStudents/Pages/ProspectiveStudents.aspx XIV- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Page 13 / 15 Page 14 / 15 Page 15 / 15 APPLICANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021 UNIVERSITY: HOLY SPIRIT UNIVERSITY OF KASLIK (USEK) LOCATION: OFF CAMPUS: Kaslik – Lebanon Chekka Zahle Rmeich USEK Medical Center in Jbeil ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE NAME , EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER: M. Nadim YARED [email protected] [email protected] +961 9 600 050 +961 9 600 532 +961 70 980 345 OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (from Monday to Friday) SECTION A I- UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES − Freshman: • Freshman Arts • Freshman Sciences − Humanities: • Bachelor of Arts in Conservation, Restoration of Cultural Property and Sacred Art • Bachelor of Arts in Conservation, Restoration of Cultural Property and Sacred Art: Sacred Art • Bachelor of Arts in History • Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Literature – Arabic Language and Literature Arabic • Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Literature – English Language and Literature English • Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Literature – French Language and Literature French Page 1 / 19 • Bachelor of Arts in Liturgy • Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and Translation • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy • Bachelor of Arts in Religious and Pastoral Education − Music and Performing Arts: • Higher and Specialized Music Education • Bachelor of Arts in Music – Music Education • Bachelor of Arts in Music – Music Industry • Bachelor of Arts in Music – Musicology • Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts − Social Sciences: • Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Television • Bachelor of Arts in Education – Basic Education • Bachelor of Arts in Education – Early Childhood Education • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Emphasis: * Clinical Psychology * Industrial Psychology • Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences – Labor and Social Intervention − Sciences: • Bachelor of Science in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry • Bachelor of Science in Biology • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science • Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (Coordinated program) SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING • Engineering Diploma in Agricultural Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Page 2 / 19 • Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences – Food Engineering PONTIFICAL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY • Bachelor of Arts in Theology SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN: • Bachelor and Master of Architecture (Combined program) • Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Visual Arts • Bachelor of Arts in Design and Applied Arts • Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media SCHOOL OF LAW AND POLITICAL SCIENCES • Law Degree • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations • Bachelor of Arts in Political Sciences SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES • Bachelor of Science in Health Fundamental Sciences • Doctor of Medicine • Bachelor of Science in Nursing Sciences USEK BUSINESS SCHOOL • Bachelor of Business Administration Emphasis: * Audit * Business Computing * Finance * Hotel Management * Management * Marketing * Transport and Logistics Page 3 / 19 List of Hit/New Undergraduate Degrees: - Opening of the StEER-Leb 1st Capacity Building; - University Counseling Center (UCC) which provides services like crisis intervention and orientation, confidential short-term counseling, groups and workshops and psychoeducational programs (awareness raising and prevention). List of Minors and requirements: 1- List of available minors: Agriculture and Food sciences: (OPEN TO ALL MAJORS ) • Minor in Food Packaging and Distribution • Minor in Sustainable Food Security • Minor in Sports Nutrition USEK Business School: (OPEN TO ALL MAJORS) • Minor in Management • Minor in Finance • Minor in Hotel Management • Minor in Marketing School of Engineering: (LIMITED TO ENGINEERING STUENTS) • Minor in Biomedical Engineering • Minor in Material Sciences & Engineering • Minor in Building Simulation • Minor in Computer Engineering • Minor in Electrical Installation • Minor in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering • Minor in Process Engineering • Minor in Information Assurance for Cybersecurity (Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering) Fine and Applied Arts: (OPEN TO ALL MAJORS) • Minor in Photography • Minor in Plastic Arts • Minor in Iconography • Minor in Sound Recording • Minor in Art and Architecture History • Minor in Interior Design Institute of History: (OPEN TO ALL MAJORS) • Minor in History of Lebanon and the Middle East School of Law and Political Sciences: (OPEN TO ALL MAJORS) Page 4 / 19 • Minor in Human Rights • Minor in Public Administration Letters: (OPEN TO ALL MAJORS) • Minor in Journalism and Communication • Minor in Arabic Language and Literature • Minor in Modern Languages and Translation • Minor in Italian Language and Culture School of Music and Performing Arts: (OPEN TO ALL MAJORS) • Minor in Musicology • Minor in Theater Philosophy and Humanities: (OPEN TO ALL MAJORS) • Minor in Basic Education • Minor in Philosophy • Minor in Psychology • Minor in Sociology • Minor in Social Intervention Higher Institute of Political and Administrative Sciences: (OPEN TO ALL MAJORS) • Minor in Middle Eastern Studies Faculty of Sciences: (OPEN TO ALL MAJORS) • Minor in Web and Mobile Programming • Minor in Actuarial Studies • Minor in Applied Chemistry • Minor in Chemistry • Minor in Biochemistry • Minor in Natural Sciences • Minor in Information Assurance for Cybersecurity (Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering) 2- Requirements: In order to enroll at any of the above-mentioned minors, candidates are required to be active students at USEK. You can chose any minor from any discipline as long as it is different from your major study. For example, you can’t have a minor in Finance if you are majoring in management; whereas if you are in Psychology you can surely have a minor in education. A minor is declared upon completing 30 credits of studies at the registrar office or online. The deadline for declaration of minors is the 13th week of the semester. You are allowed to declare Page 5 / 19 a minor until your final semester before graduation. Hence, your minor shall be completed before graduation. Double Majors and requirements: The main requirements of double majoring is to be already an active student at USEK. Candidates can apply for a double major program at the registrar office based on the following criteria’s: - Students must meet minimal course and grade requirements, as determined by the Head of the department offering the second major, or have to go through the required admission procedure (when needed) in order to be accepted into the desired major. - A student can enroll in a double major under the condition of not having to validate any remedial course. He/she must define the priority program and the secondary program. - Within a program, the student can apply for another program that will be considered as secondary, in case he/she validated all the needed remedial courses. Therefore, he/she will have to pass the admission test of the new program. - Double majors have to include more than 50% of dissimilarity in the number of credits with the exception of the double major. - A student in a probation situation in his/her priority program cannot apply, simultaneously, to another program. - To declare a double degree, students in good academic standing should submit a request at the Registrar Office after completing 30 credits in the first declared major. For further details you can contact the registrar’s Office on the following number 09/600 400. II - TUITION FEES BY MAJOR / MINOR: CREDIT FEES – UNDERGRADUATE Registration fees 150 USD per semester (not applicable for the summer session)(Excluding University services) NSSF membership fees 135 USD per academic year (These fees should be paid in advance. Upon registration they will be credited to the accounts of students who are already affiliated to the NSSF or any Page 6 / 19 equivalent fund and who have submitted the required documents for this purpose.) Continuing Education Cost per 1 credit in USD Music Academy 137 Language Center 220 Theology Center 220 Sports Center Para Universitaire 220 Faculty of Arts & Sciences Cost per 1 credit in USD Remedial courses 137 Languages and Literatures 220 Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences and 220 Education Page 7 / 19 Sacred Art, Conservation and Heritage 220 History and Archeology 220 Religious & Oriental Sciences 220 Music and Performing Arts 220 Communication - Journalism & E-Journalism 220 Communication - Cinema and Television 320 Nutrition and Food Sciences 305 Computer science and IT 350 Mathematics 350 Chemistry and Biochemistry 350 Biology 350 School of Engineering Cost per 1 credit in USD Page 8 / 19 Agricultural & Food Engineering 233 Biomedical Engineering 406 Chemical Engineering 406 Electrical, Telecommunications and Computer 406 Engineering Civil Engineering 406 Mechanical Engineering 406 Petroleum Engineering 406 School of Business Cost per 1 credit in USD Business Administration all majors 350 School of Law and Political Sciences Cost per 1 credit in USD Law 233 Page 9 / 19 Political and Administrative Sciences 220 School of Medicine & Medical Sciences Cost per 1 credit in USD Nursing 220 Medicine 442 School of Architecture & Design Cost per 1 credit in USD Architecture 340 Interior Design 320 Design &Digital Media 320 Pontifical School of Theology Cost per 1 credit in USD Department of Theology 220 Page 10 / 19 III - LANGUAGE OF TEACHING (ENGLISH/FRENCH) USEK programs are delivered mainly either in English or French depending on the program. Some programs are Hybrid which means that some courses are delivered only in French and others only in English. Arabic programs are delivered in Arabic IV - UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (FRESHMEN- SOPHOMORE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE II- SOPHOMORE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE) FRESHMN REQUIREMENTS Students completing 12 years of schooling can apply to the freshman level at USEK after getting the permission to continue studying the foreign curriculum from the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education. − Freshman Admission Requirements: • A filled application submitted to the Admissions Office within the specified deadline available on the Academic Calendar; • A photocopy of the national identity card or a photocopy of valid passport (for international students); • Two recent passport-size photos; • The permission to continue studying the foreign curriculum (from the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education); • High School certificate based on 12 years of schooling, starting with Grade I, issued by a public or private school and recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education; • A proof of Language Proficiency by submitting SAT I scores. Applicants are expected to have scored for Redesigned SAT I (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math) 1000/1600 when applying to the program. SOPHOMORE REQUIREMENTS: Students applying to the Sophomore year should have completed one of the following: − 12 years of schooling and a Freshman program at USEK or any other recognized university. Page 11 / 19 − 12 years of schooling and a Lebanese Baccalaureate diploma Baccalaureate (Life Sciences LS, General Sciences GS, Literature and Humanities LH, and Economics and Sociology ES), or any equivalent, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Baccalaureate holders are automatically granted 30 academic credits equivalent to the Freshman year credits. − Sophomore Admission Requirements: • A filled application submitted to the Admissions Office within the specified deadline available on the Academic Calendar; • A photocopy of the national identity card or a photocopy of valid passport (for international students); • Two recent passport-size photos; • A photocopy of the grades transcript of the last three high-school classes (school and/or technical*) certified by the school (the first two trimesters for Gr12 classes in case the admission file is submitted before the end of the ongoing academic year); * Lebanese Technical Baccalaureate: admission depends on the compatibility between the technical Baccalaureate field and the chosen major • The certificate of the Lebanese Baccalaureate, Freshman diploma or an equivalent degree, certified by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education, when needed. • An original recent certificate of the coverage of National Social Security Fund or equivalent coverage, if applicable. • A proof of Language Proficiency (details in the upcoming sections) Upon completion of the Freshman year, they are expected to sit for the Redesigned SAT II and score as follows: − Freshman Arts: a minimum of 2150 on both Redesigned SAT I and Redesigned SAT II (SAT I + SAT II). − Freshman Sciences: a minimum of 2300 on both Redesigned SAT I and Redesigned SAT II (SAT I + SAT II). V- ENTRANCE EXAMS AND PASSING GRADES FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS: The language proficiency requirements are defined based on the delivery language of the program for which the applicant is applying. The program delivery language could be: − English: Courses fully delivered in English. − Hybrid: Courses in hybrid programs are delivered in French and English. 1. English requirements (for all programs) Students admitted to USEK must demonstrate a level of English proficiency by presenting one of the standardized tests accepted by the University or the USEK English Proficiency Test. Below are the Page 12 / 19 recommended minimum scores for all the tests, accepting that these scores may be changed without prior notice: − Redesigned SAT I Evidence-Based Reading and Writing ≥ 550/800 or Essay SAT ≥ 16/24 − Paper Based TOEFL PBT ≥ 550/670 − Internet Based TOEFL IBT ≥ 80/120 − Computer Based TOEFL CBT ≥ 213/300 − IELTS ≥ 6/9 − USEK-EPT English proficiency test ≥ 70/100 2. French requirements (for hybrid programs) Students coming from French schools are evaluated based on their school grades by the Admission and Transfer Committee and may be exempted from the 6-credit remedial courses in French language if they show evidence of French language proficiency. Students coming from English schools are required to follow an intensive French language remedial program equivalent to 6 credits. DELF B2 or TCF B2 applicants will be exempt from the French remedial courses. 3. Arabic requirements (for specific programs) Some programs may also require an Arabic proficiency level. A student’s Arabic proficiency level will be evaluated based on the school grades by the Admission and Transfer Committee and he/she may be exempt from taking a 3-credit remedial course in Arabic if he/she shows evidence of Arabic proficiency. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: − Architecture Programs: Applicants are expected to score on the Redesigned SAT I (Evidence- Based Reading and Writing + Math) ≥1200/1600 or USEK Math Entrance exam ≥ 70/100. − Business Programs: Applicants are expected to score on the Redesigned SAT I (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math) ≥ 1100/1600 or USEK Math Entrance exam ≥ 70/100. − Humanities and Art Programs: Applicants are expected to demonstrate language proficiency for university level and score on the Redesigned SAT I (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) ≥ 550/800 or Essay SAT ≥ 16/24. − Engineering Programs: Applicants are expected to score on the Redesigned SAT I (Evidence- Based Reading and Writing + Math) ≥ 1250/1600 (where Math ≥ 650) or USEK Engineering Entrance Exam ≥ 75/100. * NB: Agricultural Engineering and the Engineering Sciences - Food Engineering: Applicants are expected to score on the Redesigned SAT I Page 13 / 19 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math) ≥1100/1600 or USEK Math Entrance exam ≥ 70/100. − Medicine Programs: Applicants are expected to pass the USEK Medicine Entrance Exam required for students applying for the BS in Health Fundamental Sciences. Students wishing to join the Medical School may require MCAT scores. − Sciences Programs: Applicants are expected to score on the Redesigned SAT I (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math) ≥1100/1600 or USEK Math Entrance exam ≥ 70/100. The admission test is a mandatory prerequisite for enrollments whatsoever in Cycle I and aims to assess the candidate's linguistic, cultural and scientific levels. The admission tests include: − an English Language Proficiency test; − an entrance exam specific to the chosen program; VI- IMPORTANT DATES (EARLY ADMISSIONS- REGULAR ADMISSIONS- LATE ADMISSIONS- ENTRANCE EXAMS): The candidate is required to pass an entrance exam whose content varies according to the chosen program (mathematics, oral interview, etc.). The entrance exams in Cycle I (except in Medicine and Engineering) will take place on the following dates: − October 5, 2019: English Proficiency Test; − November 2, 2019: English Proficiency Test + Math entrance exam* for undergraduate studies (except Medicine and Engineering); − November 30, 2019: English Proficiency Test + Math entrance exam* for undergraduate studies (except Medicine and Engineering); − January 11, 2020: English Proficiency Test + Math entrance exam* for undergraduate studies (except Medicine and Engineering); − February 3 to April 30, 2020 Period of admission on File for undergraduate studies (except Medicine) for the 2020-2021 Academic Year; − February 22, 2020: English Proficiency Test; − March 14, 2020: English Proficiency Test; − April 4, 2020: English Proficiency Test + Math entrance exam* for undergraduate studies (except Medicine and Engineering); Page 14 / 19 − May 2, 2020: English Proficiency Test + Math entrance exam* for undergraduate studies (except Medicine and Engineering); − July 4, 2020: English Proficiency Test + Math entrance exam* for undergraduate studies (except Medicine and Engineering); − July 8, 2020: Competitive Exam in Medicine; − July 17, 2020: English Proficiency Test + Math entrance exam* for undergraduate studies (except Medicine) Competitive Exam in Engineering; − August 4, 2020: English Proficiency Test + Math entrance exam* for undergraduate studies (except Medicine and Engineering); − August 12, 2020: English Proficiency Test + Math entrance exam* for undergraduate studies (except Medicine) Competitive Exam in Engineering. Applicants to the Medicine Program are required to take the entrance exam at School of Medicine and Medical Sciences that will take place on July 8, 2020. Prior this entrance exam, candidates are required to pass English and French proficiency tests that will be held on: − November 2, 2019; − November 30, 2019; − January 11, 2020; − February 22, 2020; − March 14, 2020; − April 4, 2020; − May 2, 2020. Engineering candidates are required to take the entrance exam at the School of Engineering that will take place during the two following dates: − July 17, 2020; − August 12, 2020. VII - OPEN DOORS DATES: November 29, 2019 The Shadowing period is limited to the months of VIII - SHADOWING DATES: February, March and April 2020. Students will be able to book sessions through the school or through an Page 15 / 19 individual contact established with the Admissions Office (Phone: 09 600 050 │ Fax: 09 600 251 │ [email protected]). SECTION B I- HOW TO APPLY? (ONLINE OR HARDCOPY)WHAT IS THE FEE? Applicant should submit the application form at the Admissions Office with the required documents at least 5 working days before the date of the test. File fees (100$) shall be settled at least 5 working days before the date of the test. II- IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER? IF YES, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS? − File fees 100 $ are applicable on all candidates. − Passing the language proficiency tests may precede the submission of the admission file. In this case, the $ 40 tests fees, are deducted from the application fees when the application for admission to USEK is submitted by the candidate. − The results obtained in these tests remain valid for an unlimited period. The candidate nevertheless has the opportunity to pass the test several times for 40$ each. − If the candidate already confirmed his choice he/she can’t repeat any Proficiency test or admission Exam. III- WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED WITH THE APPLICATION? IS THERE ANY FEE? − A photocopy of the national identity card or a photocopy of valid passport (for international students); − Two recent passport-size photos; − A photocopy of the grades transcript of the last three high-school classes (school and/or technical) certified by the school (the first two trimesters for Gr12 classes in case the admission file is submitted before the end of the ongoing academic year); − The certificate of the Lebanese Baccalaureate, Freshman diploma or an equivalent degree, certified by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education, when needed. − An original recent certificate of the coverage of National Social Security Fund or equivalent coverage, if applicable. − File Fees : 100 USD (Nonrefundable) IV- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS? − Candidates holding high grades and rakings during the last 3 years could apply for early admission known as “Admission on File” and benefit from a scholarship that varies from 10 to 100%. However, this type of admission is not open to all majors. − Applicants must sit for the English Language Proficiency test. Page 16 / 19 V- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REGULAR AND LATE ADMISSIONS? − Regular Admission Candidates have the chance to pass more than one entrance exam and can retake it at any time − Late Admission candidates applying late will have less chance to retake entrance exams if they had a lot of remedial courses or were rejected. VI- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED? − When candidates apply, they receive an ID number on the spot. − Admission test results or any other procedures are communicated by SMS to candidates. VII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED? − Candidates are contacted by phone or SMS in case of pending documents or any other required procedure. − Once the candidate applies, he will be sit for an entrance exam and consequently, will wait for the result VIII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT I GOT ACCEPTED/REJECTED? − Candidates will receive a text message and an email concerning their results. IX- IF I DO NOT GET ACCEPTED THE FIRST TIME, DO I GET ANOTHER CHANCE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN − Candidates can retake the entrance exam as much as they want for 40$ following to the admission tests calendar. X- DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS UPON ADMISSIONS? IF YES, HOW DO I APPLY AND WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS AND THE PERCENTAGES? Page 17 / 19 Candidates can submit an application to the social services office in order to take a tuition reduction starting the fall semester under many options: − Tuition reduction; − Student job; − Spreading of tuition fees; − Sports services; − Siblings. The percentage depends on each file study from 10% to 100% XI- HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP PERCENTAGE THROUGHOUT MY MAJOR? − Depending on the candidate’s grades and ranking at the Schools/Faculty. XII- IF I APPLY TO A MAJOR AND THEN I DECIDE I WANT TO CHANGE, CAN I DO THAT? EXPLAIN THE PROCESS − A student wishing to request a change of major or emphasis during his/her studies should submit a request at the Registrar Office according to the deadline set on the Academic Calendar. − For changing major, the admission conditions related to the new major must be respected or else switching programs will be refused. The approval of the hosting Academic unit is required, according to the student’s admission test results and his/her academic journey, is required. XIII- ADMISSIONS WEBSITE HYPERLINK https://www.usek.edu.lb/en/admission/for-undergraduate-studies XIV- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS − Admission “On File” The admission on file can be done for certain majors and concerns the G10 students who demonstrate excellent academic results during the three secondary years. For the year 2020- 2021, the on file admission (except medicine) will be available starting February 03, 2020. Page 18 / 19 Candidates will be subject to sit for the English proficiency test. Any file submitted before April 30, 2020 allows the student to be eligible for a scholarship of excellence. − Admission “On Title” In addition to the admission of file procedure, USEK offers another type of admission, admission of Title. Candidates who have obtained a "very good" mark in the official baccalaureate, shall be subject to an admission on title (except in medicine), as well as a scholarship of excellence. However, if the correlation couldn’t be established between the average of the candidate’s official examination, his/her high school grades and the assessment given by the school, the admission and transfer committee reserve the right to issue an unfavorable opinion regarding the on-title admission or awarding the scholarship. The amount of the scholarship of excellence can cover the totality of study fees (except inscription and NSSF fees). The continuation of the scholarship beyond the first year is dependent on the diploma GPA and the USEK scholarships code. Candidates will be subject to sit for the English proficiency test and they shall present their French grades. Scholarships rates are measured according to the applications’ submission date after the official results and available scholarships budget on a parallel level. Notes: * Dates of application period will be announced according to the official exams results and available budget. * The file opening and proficiency tests fees are $ 100. − Admission Upon the SAT scores Applicants holding high SAT scores could benefit from a scholarship that could reach to 100%. This is accomplished throughout a file study. − Sports office and Services As a privileged space of conviviality and solidarity, the Sports Office puts forward, among other things, the social and collective nature of any physical activity. The group sports proposed in this Office foster, in particular, the development of a team spirit. The belonging to a group and the convivial atmosphere that prevails within that unit, allows the creation of lasting friendship and solidarity bonds in addition to acquiring discounts and reductions. Page 19 / 19 APPLICANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021 UNIVERSITY: Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth LOCATION: MAIN CAMPUSES (5): REGIONAL CAMPUSES: Zahlé & Békaa, Rue de Damas (3), Huvelin, Mar Roukoz Saida, Tripoli ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE NAME, EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER: Service étudiant d’information et d’orientation [email protected] , 961 (1) 421 128 OFFICE HOURS: De septembre jusqu’à juin 8:30-16h De juillet jusqu’à août 8:30-13h30 SECTION A I- UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: List of Undergraduate Degrees: - Sciences médicales Médecine, sages-femmes, physiothérapie, orthophonie, Speech and Language Therapy, psychomotricité, ergothérapie, pharmacie, nutrition et diététique, sciences de laboratoire d'analyses médicales, chirurgie dentaire, sciences infirmières. - Sciences et technologie Génie (civil, électrique, informatique et communication, chimique et pétrochimique, mécanique), architecture, agronomie, agroalimentaire, télécommunications, informatique, Computer Science, mathématiques, physique, chimie, SVT- Biochimie. - Sciences sociales Droit, sciences administratives et politiques, sciences économiques, gestion et management, Business Administration and Management, informatique appliquée aux entreprises, marketing et publicité, Hospitality Management (français), Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, sciences de l’assurance, études bancaires, Banking Studies. - Arts, lettres, sciences humaines Lettres françaises, philosophie, Histoire-relations internationales, géographie, sociologie- relations publiques, psychologie, travail social, langue et littérature arabes, philosophie et civilisation arabe, arts du spectacle, traduction, licence d’enseignement, éducation préscolaire et primaire, orthopédagogie, stylisme et modélisme, Fashion Design and Pattern Drafting. - Sciences religieuses Sciences religieuses (arabe, française), études islamo-chrétiennes (arabe). Page 1 / 10 List of Hit/New Undergraduate Degrees: - Architecture - Data Science - Speech and Language Therapy List of Minors and requirements: S’applique uniquement à la Faculté des lettres et des sciences humaines. Double Majors and requirements: Selon la formation choisie. NOTE: USJ now offers 5 Bachelor’s degrees in English : • Banking Studies Higher Institute for Banking Studies (ISEB), Campus of Social Sciences (CSS) / Huvelin Street • Business Administration Faculty of Business and Management (FGM), Campus of Social Sciences (CSS) / Huvelin Street • Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management Institute of Business Administration (IGE), Campus of Science and Technology (CST) / Mar Roukoz • Fashion Design and Pattern Drafting School of Fashion Design and Pattern Drafting (ESMOD), Campus of Social Sciences (CSS) / Huvelin Street • Speech and Language Therapy Higher Institute of Speech and Language Therapy (ISO), Campus of Innovation and Sports (CIS) / Damascus Road L’USJ offre une liste de masters ouverts à différentes formations Masters ouverts à différentes formations Institut supérieur de santé publique • Master en Santé publique (120 crédits) Chaire de management de la sécurité routière Page 2 / 10 • Master en management de la sécurité routière (90 crédits) Faculté de gestion et de management • MBA International Paris (120 crédits) Institut de gestion des entreprises • Master en marketing et publicité (120 crédits) Institut supérieur des sciences de l’assurance • Master en sciences de l’assurance (120 crédits) Institut supérieur d’études bancaires • Master en études bancaires (120 crédits) Faculté des lettres et des sciences humaines • Master en « critique d’art et curatoriat » (120 crédits) • Master en Histoire - relations internationales (120 crédits) • Master en géographie, option : Environnement et aménagement du territoire , événementiel (120 crédits) • Master en leadership et gestion des ressources humaines (120 crédits) • Master en information et communication (120 crédits) École de traducteurs et d'interprètes de Beyrouth • Master en traduction (120 crédits) • Master en interprétation (120 crédits) Faculté des sciences de l’éducation • Licence d’enseignement dans les disciplines figurant au programme du baccalauréat (60 crédits) (français, anglais, arabe) • Certificat d’aptitude pour l’enseignement secondaire (CAPES) dans les disciplines figurant au programme du baccalauréat (90 crédits) (français, anglais, arabe) • Master en sciences de l’éducation, option : gestion scolaire (français, anglais, arabe) (120 crédits) • Diplôme universitaire en formation de formateurs d’adultes (25 crédits) Institut d’études scéniques, audiovisuelles et cinématographiques • Master en théâtre (120 crédits) • Master en cinéma (120 crédits) Centre professionnel de médiation • Certificat d’aptitude à la pratique professionnelle de la médiation (12 crédits) II - TUITION FEES BY MAJOR / MINOR: Page 3 / 10 Les formations Coût du crédit pour l’année 2019-2020 Sciences religieuses, études islamo-chrétiennes 78 USD Langue et littérature arabes, philosophie et civilisation arabe 90 USD Assurance, Ergothérapie 177 USD Sage-femmes, sciences infirmières 178 USD Travail social, , éducation préscolaire et primaire, orthopédagogie, lettres 179 USD françaises, philosophie, Histoire-relations internationales, géographie, sociologie-relations publiques, psychologie Sciences administratives et politiques, sciences économiques, gestion et 182 USD management/Business Administration and Management, marketing et publicité, informatique appliquée aux entreprises, Hospitality Management, études bancaires/Banking Studies Sciences de laboratoire d’analyses médicales, physiothérapie, orthophonie, 187USD Speed and Language Therapy, psychomotricité Traduction et droit 184 USD Fashion Design and Pattern Drafting 185 USD Nutrition et diététique 189 USD Mathématiques, physique, chimie, sciences de la vie et de la terre – 193USD Biochimie Arts du spectacle 223 USD Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management 228 USD Agronomie, agroalimentaire Cycle préparatoire: 184 USD Cycle ingénieur : 230 USD Diplôme d'ingénieur 1ère année : 269 USD Autres : 267 USD Architecture 269 USD Télécommunications, Computer Science 267 USD Pharmacie 274 USD Médecine 1ère année : 371 USD 2ème année : 371 USD 3ème année: 349 USD Autres: Page 4 / 10 334 USD Médecine dentaire 367 USD III - LANGUAGE OF TEACHING Pour les formations en français : français, anglais, arabe. Pour les formations en anglais : anglais, arabe. IV - UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (FRESHMEN- SOPHOMORE LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE II- SOPHOMORE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE) Test d’aptitude en langue française : - Niveau A exigé pour s’inscrire aux programmes appartenant aux institutions suivantes : Faculté de médecine (FM), Faculté de médecine dentaire (FMD), Faculté de pharmacie (FP), Ecole supérieure d’ingénieurs de Beyrouth (ESIB), Institut national des télécommunications et de l’informatique (INCI), École de traducteurs et d’interprètes de Beyrouth (ETIB), Faculté de droit et de sciences politiques (FDSP) - Niveau B : pour les autres formations les étudiants admis et classés en catégorie ‘B’ au test d’aptitude en langue française sont autorisés à s’inscrire. Ils s’engagent toutefois à atteindre la catégorie ‘A’ avant la fin de leur première année d’études. Ces instituts et programmes ne sont pas soumis au Test d’aptitude en langue française : - L’institut de lettres orientales (ILO) - L’institut d’études islamo-chrétiennes (IEIC) - Licence en sciences religieuses en langue arabe de l’institut supérieur des sciences religieuses (ISSR) - Bachelor’s degree in Business administration BBA, en langue anglaise de la Faculté de gestion et de management (FGM) - Bachelor’s degree in Banking Studies, en langue anglaise de l’Institut supérieur d’études bancaires (ISEB) - Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, en langue anglaise de l’Institut de gestion des entreprises (IGE) Page 5 / 10 - Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Pattern Drafting, en langue anglaise de l’Ecole de stylisme et modélisme (ESMOD) - Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy, en langue anglaise de l’Institut supérieur d’orthophonie (ISO) Test d’Aptitude en langue anglaise ou TOEFL pour les formations suivantes : - Bachelor’s degree in Business administration BBA, en langue anglaise de la Faculté de gestion et de management (FGM) - Bachelor’s degree in Banking Studies, en langue anglaise de l’Institut supérieur d’études bancaires (ISEB) - Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, en langue anglaise de l’Institut de gestion des entreprises (IGE) - Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Pattern Drafting, en langue anglaise de l’Ecole de stylisme et modélisme (ESMOD) - Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy, en langue anglaise de l’Institut supérieur d’orthophonie (ISO) Baccalauréat libanais ou équivalence officielle V- ENTRANCE EXAMS AND PASSING GRADES FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS. Les différents modes d’admission sont les suivants : - Sélection sur étude de dossier - Concours - Epreuves orales - Etude de dossier - Dépôt de dossier - Titre avec une moyenne générale de 17/20 (à l’exception de la Faculté de médecine, en tenant compte de la filière de bac requise par l’institution choisie et du dépôt d’une demande d’admission à l’une des périodes anticipée ou régulière) A noter que les conditions d’admission de l’USJ varient selon le diplôme. VI- IMPORTANT DATES (EARLY ADMISSIONS-REGULAR ADMISSIONS-LATE ADMISSIONS-ENTRANCE EXAMS): Admission anticipée: 21 octobre – 20 décembre 2018 Admission régulière: 21 avril - 19 juin 2019 Admission tardive: 22 juin- 21 août 2019 4 décembre 2019 au Campus des sciences et VII - OPEN DOORS DATES: technologies-Mar Roukoz (nouvelle formule qui regroupe toutes les formations de l’USJ) VIII - SHADOWING DATES: Suite à la demande de l’établissement Page 6 / 10 SECTION B I- HOW TO APPLY? (ONLINE OR HARDCOPY) WHAT IS THE FEE? Le dépôt de dossier se fait soit en ligne soit à l’un des bureaux d’admission Frais du dossier : 150 000 L.L. II- IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER? IF YES, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS? NON III- WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED WITH THE APPLICATION? IS THERE ANY FEE? Documents requis 1- Une photo passeport. 2- Une photocopie de l’extrait d’état civil individuel récent ou une photocopie de la carte d’identité libanaise ou du passeport pour les étrangers (en présentant l’original). 3- Si vous êtes déjà bachelier, une photocopie du baccalauréat libanais ou de son équivalent, certifiée par le Ministère Libanais de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement Supérieur. 4- Les relevés de notes des classes de seconde et première pour la période anticipée. Pour les périodes régulière et tardive, les notes de seconde, première et terminale. 5- Un récapitulatif des relevés de notes des classes de seconde et première certifié par l’établissement d’origine, sur le formulaire joint pour l’Admission anticipée uniquement. 6- Une photocopie certifiée des études supérieures déjà validées et des diplômes universitaires déjà obtenus, ainsi que de leur éventuelle équivalence accordée par l’État libanais. 7- Pour les candidats de l’Institut supérieur d’orthophonie (ISO) : - Un audiogramme (courbe audiométrique) - Un certificat d’un médecin ORL spécifiant l’état de la phonation et de l’audition du candidat avec la mention suivante : « ne présente pas de pathologie ou de problème de prononciation ni de phonation, avec une audition normale dans les deux oreilles » (certifiée par un audiogramme) Frais de dossier : 150 000 LL. payés une seule fois pour les 3 périodes d’admission ainsi que pour le second semestre de l’année 2019-2020, et non remboursables. IV- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS? Avantages: - Réponse anticipée en février - L’élève profite de chances supplémentaires Pas d’inconvénients V- WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REGULAR AND LATE ADMISSIONS? Page 7 / 10 Avantages: - L’élève profite de chances supplémentaires Pas d’inconvénients VI- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED? Reçu bancaire VII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED? - VIII- HOW DO I KNOW THAT I GOT ACCEPTED/REJECTED? Par sms et courriel IX- IF I DO NOT GET ACCEPTED THE FIRST TIME, DO I GET ANOTHER CHANCE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN Vous pouvez renouveler votre candidature à chaque période en vous présentant au bureau d’admission ou en ligne sans frais supplémentaires si vous n’êtes pas satisfait de votre résultat. X- DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS UPON ADMISSIONS? IF YES, HOW DO I APPLY AND WHEN ARE THE DEADLINES AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS AND THE PERCENTAGES? Page 8 / 10 AIDES FINANCIÈRES Le Service social favorise l’accessibilité à l’université à tout étudiant admis en lui portant une attention individuelle et en lui accordant un support financier adapté à sa situation. Certains étudiants planifient le financement de leurs études avant leur admission. Ils peuvent déposer une demande d’aide financière afin de recevoir une estimation en fonction de la situation particulière de leur famille. Face aux difficultés financières, plusieurs possibilités : bourses sur critères sociaux. s prêts via les banques dont les intérêts sont couverts par L’USJ étalement sans frais des droits de scolarités sur plusieurs mois de l’année universitaire. Service social: [email protected] +961 (1) 421192/6 Bourse d’excellence couvrant les 3 premières années : (règlement et formulaire accessibles sur le lien suivant : www.usj.edu.lb/etudiants/bourses.htm) Bourse de mérite: Aux étudiants les plus brillants de l’USJ, selon le jugement du conseil de chaque institution. Bourse sportive : Aux meilleurs sportifs membres des sélections sportives de l’Université Saint-Joseph, sur la base des critères suivants : La bourse sportive peut arriver à 50% Bourse Magis (nouvelle bourse): une bourse qui arrive jusqu’à 50%, accordée à certaines formations. XI- HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP PERCENTAGE THROUGHOUT MY MAJOR? Page 9 / 10 La nature et le montant des aides financières sont déterminés par le service social selon le cas de chaque personne. Bourses s’excellence : Les bourses attribuées aux bacheliers couvrent la totalité des frais d’inscription aux crédits exigés dans le premier programme d'études (qui est de trois ans) et ceci à partir de l’année universitaire 2020-2021 sans effet rétroactif. La demande doit être présentée dans les 30 jours qui suivent la publication des résultats du baccalauréat libanais ou français. Le bénéficiaire d’une bourse, demi-bourse ou quart de bourse d’excellence doit être classé, à la fin de l’année universitaire, parmi les 15% premiers de son année d’études pour pouvoir bénéficier du renouvellement de la bourse pour l’année suivante. Bourses de mérite : Elles sont attribuées chaque année par le Conseil de l'institution à certains de ses étudiants particulièrement brillants, selon ses propres critères, dans la limite fixée par le Conseil de l'université. XII- IF I APPLY TO A MAJOR AND THEN I DECIDE I WANT TO CHANGE, CAN I DO THAT? EXPLAIN THE PROCESS Oui, En postulant durant l’année scolaire : Changer le choix de formation en postulant lors d’une deuxième période d’admission Changement durant l’année universitaire : L’étudiant doit se conformer aux exigences de la formation souhaitée. XIII- ADMISSIONS WEBSITE HYPERLINK www.usj.edu.lb/admission/ XIV- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Page 10 / 10