Admissions
Admission
Requirements
To Enter as a Sophomore Student You Need
Lebanese General Secondary Certificate (previously known as “Lebanese Baccalaureate“)—or equivalent, as determined by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE).
Documents to Submit With the Application
- A certified copy of the Lebanese General Secondary Certificate, or equivalent.
- Certified transcript of grades for the last three high-school (or technical school) classes.
- One recent passport-size photo.
- Photocopy of identity card or passport.
Application Fee
$10 (non-refundable)
To Enter as a Freshman Student You Need
High school diploma—or any school leaving certificate other than the Lebanese General Secondary Certificate (previously known as “Lebanese Baccalaureate“).
Documents to Submit With the Application
- An official school document confirming the completion and passing of High School requirements.
- High school transcript for grades 10, 11, and 12.
- Exemption from the Lebanese program and authorization to join a foreign program by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE).
- SAT scores.
- One recent passport-size photo.
- Photocopy of identity card or passport.
Application Fee
$10 (non-refundable)
To Enter as a Transfer Student You Need
- Lebanese General Secondary Certificate (previously known as “Lebanese Baccalaureate“)—or equivalent.
- Official transcript of undergraduate record.
- A copy of the undergraduate course descriptions certified by the university.
Documents to Submit With the Application
- A certified copy of the Lebanese General Secondary Certificate, or equivalent.
- High school transcript for grades 10, 11, and 12.
- One recent passport-size photo.
- Photocopy of identity card or passport.
Application Fee
$10 (non-refundable)
Notes
- Transfer credits are granted to those courses in which the student obtained a minimum grade of “C”.
- Applicants from international universities should certify the official transcript at the embassy of the concerned country in Lebanon and at the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
To Enter as a Graduate Student You Need
- A university degree.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.7.
Documents to Submit With the Application
- Certified copy of the university degree.
- Updated CV.
- Two recommendation letters.
- Official transcript of the bachelor’s degree.
- Bachelor’s degree equivalency if needed.
Application Fee
$10 (non-refundable)
Conditional Admission
To remedy specific academic deficiencies, students accepted on a conditional basis may be required to take special undergraduate courses and receive a grade of “B” or better in those courses. The conditional courses will be specified in the acceptance letter.
Validity
Deadlines
| Admission Type | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
Early Admission to Fall | Mid-May |
Regular Admission to Fall | End of August |
Admission to Spring | End of December |
Admission to Summer | Mid-June |
Placement Tests
Sophomore applicants must take the AUT English Placement Test (EPT). Standardized tests are also accepted. Minimum scores of 72 on iBT, 550 on the English section of SAT, and 6.0 on IELTS are required to exempt applicants from intensive English courses.
| Programs | Placement Tests | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
All Programs in the Faculty of Business Administration | Mathematics for Business + English | Students from a Life Science (LS) or General Science (GS) backgrounds may be exempted from the Mathematics for Business test. |
Translation | French + English | |
Computer Science | Information Technology | Mathematics for Science + English | |
Water Resources and Geo-Environmental Sciences | Science + English |
Tuition and Fees
One Investment
A Lifetime of Returns
| Tuition/Fees 2023-2024 | Condition | Cost |
|---|---|---|
Tuition | Per credit | $120 + 3,000,000 LP |
Graduate tuition | Per credit | $170 + 4,350,000 LP |
Application fee | For residents of Lebanon—Including all placement exams | $10 |
Application fee | For expatriates and international students—including all placement exams | $50 |
Registration and insurance fees | Per semester | $300 |
Technology fee | Per semester | $200 |
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) fee | Per year | 3,000,000 LP |
Late registration fee | — | $10 |
Change of major | Within the same Faculty | $10 |
Change of major | To another Faculty | $15 |
Petition | — | $1.5 |
Transcript | — | $10 |
Diploma duplicate | — | $75 |
Certificate/Attestation | — | $5 |
Final exam make-up | Per course—if approved | $25 |
Graduation fee | Paid upon graduation | $200 |
Diploma shipping by courier | — | $50 |
Smart ID card | — | $5 |
Deposit for cap and gown | Partial refund upon return | To be announced |
Cap and gown rental | — | To be announced |
Graduation photo/video | — | To be announced |
Registration
The Registration Process
Business Office
Pay the registration fee and get a receipt.
Advising
Each new student is assigned an advisor from the Faculty he/she wants to join. The advisor helps the students plan their course of study.
Online Registration
Students do their registration on PowerCampus. The registration is confirmed or modified by the advisor.
Payment Plan
Students receive an sms from the Business Office to pick up their payment plan.
General Rules
- Registration in absentia or by proxy is not allowed.
- New students must ensure that all the documents required from them in the letter of admission are submitted to the Admissions Office before registration.
- New and transfer students should show their letter of admission before paying their registration fee at the Business Office.
Refund Policy
Refund, where applicable, applies only to tuition. Fees are not refunded.
ID Card
Each new student must submit, with his/her application to the Admissions Office, a recent photo, which will be used by the Student Affairs Office to issue an ID card for the student. This ID must be carried on campus at all times, and be shown when necessary for identification and for certain university transactions.
Early Registration
The University offers returning students the facility to pre‐register online, using the AUT portal, in order to gain access to a wider selection of classes before sections close. Students who register online must pay before the first payment deadline. Pre‐registration dates and first payment deadline are indicated in the Academic Calendar.
Late Registration
Students who fail to register during the regular period for registration can still register during the late registration period indicated in the Academic Calendar, but will be charged an extra fee.
Financial Aid
An Affordable University
Made Even More Affordable
Financial aid is available to students to help them cover the costs of education. It can be awarded in the form of discounts, work-study, grants, and scholarships.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Process
Application
+ Required Documents
Interview
With Parent or Guardian
Decision
By Financial Aid Office
General Rules
- Financial aid is given to deserving students regardless of race, religion, nationality, or gender.
- Financial aid is granted for one academic year—from October to June. It may be renewed upon reapplication if eligibility still holds.
- Financial aid applies only to the portion of the tuition in Lebanese pounds.
- Financial aid is deducted from the tuition, and does not include the Registration and Insurance, Technology, and NSSF (National Social Security Fund) fees.
- One kind of financial aid may be combined with another to cover more of the total cost of education.
- Students not eligible for financial aid who cannot pay the tuition and fees all at once are allowed to pay the amount in installments throughout the current semester.
- Many governmental and non-governmental organizations provide parents with financial assistance to help them with the educational needs of their dependents. Students on financial aid who benefit from such aid must inform the Financial Aid Office, in writing, of any such financial assistance they are receiving. The total financial aid received from AUT and the external sources should not exceed the student’s tuition and fees.
Types of Financial Aid
Discount
Regular Discount: Given to deserving students.
Sibling Discount: A 10% discount is given to brothers and sisters registered at the same time. With three siblings, they get 20% discount each.
Athletic Discount: A 10% discount is given to athletes who are selected to play in the various sports teams of the university.
Corporate Discount: By special agreement between AUT and any given institution, students sponsored by this institution may benefit from a discount which must not exceed 25% of the tuition.
Staff Discount: Staff family members benefit from a 25% discount on tuition; whereas the children of staff benefit from 100% discount.
Work-Study
The work-study program gives students the opportunity to work part-time in the university to help them pay for their education and acquire work experience.
Grants
President Grant: The President of the university chooses the recipient(s) of this grant, which could be offered to more than one student.
Designated Grant: Given by individuals or organizations according to criteria determined by the donor.
Scholarships
Granted to students with excellent grades in high school or who achieve a very high GPA at AUT.
Eligibility
To be eligible for financial aid, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at AUT.
- Be registered for at least 15 credits—unless they are in their last semester, and are left with less than 15 credits to graduate.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.4 and above. New students may get financial aid based only on financial considerations, and that for only one year. The GPA requirement will apply after the first year.
- No disciplinary action was taken against them.
Loss of Eligibility
Students lose financial aid if:
- Their cumulative GPA drops below 2.4. Reinstating financial aid is possible, upon reapplying, if the cumulative GPA becomes satisfactory again.
- They are subject to disciplinary action.