American University of Science and Technology (AUST)
Faculty
AUST offers 32 undergraduate programs across 4 faculties (FAS, FBE, FE, FHS).
Four campuses: Ashrafieh in Beirut (main), Zahlé, Sidon, and Bhamdoun.
English is the primary language; the Faculty of Business and Economics also runs a French Section. The American credit system applies (~30 credits/year).
AUST holds ABET accreditation for engineering and computer science, IACBE for business, and EVALAG institutional accreditation.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS)
ABET-accredited Computer Science (since 2016).
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Arts — Journalism | BA | FAS Communication Arts | 106 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Communication Arts — Public Relations | BA | FAS Communication Arts | 106 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Communication Arts — Radio/Television | BA | FAS Communication Arts | 106 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Communication Arts — Digital Advertising | BA | FAS Communication Arts | 106 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| English Studies | BA | FAS English & Translation | 106 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Graphic Design | BA | FAS Arts & Design | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Graphic Design — Fashion Design | BA | FAS Arts & Design | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Interior Design | BA | FAS Arts & Design | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| International Affairs | BA | FAS Humanities | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Translation | BA | FAS English & Translation | 105 | 4 | AR/EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Computer Science (ABET-Accredited) | BS | FAS Computer Science | 107 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Information & Communications Technology | BS | FAS Computer Science | 106 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE)
IACBE-accredited (since 2011). Includes a separate French Section (Faculté de Gestion et d'Économie).
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | BS | FBE Accounting & Finance | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Business Management | BS | FBE Management | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Business Management — Human Resources Management | BS | FBE Management | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Business Management — International Business | BS | FBE Management | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Business Marketing | BS | FBE Marketing | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Business Marketing — Digital Marketing | BS | FBE Marketing | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Economics | BS | FBE Economics | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Finance | BS | FBE Accounting & Finance | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Finance — Financial Engineering | BS | FBE Accounting & Finance | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Hospitality Management | BS | FBE Hospitality | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Management Information Systems | BS | FBE Information Systems | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Engineering (FE)
ABET-accredited (since 2016).
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science | BS | FHS Laboratory Science & Technology | 120 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Forensic Science | BS | FHS Forensic Science | 106 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Nursing | BS | FHS Nursing | 114 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Nutrition and Food Science | BS | FHS Nutrition | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Optics & Optometry | BS | FHS Optics & Optometry | 120 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Radiologic Sciences | BS | FHS Radiologic Science | 105 | 4 | EN | Link ↗ |
Reference: AUST Faculty and Programs | AUST Admissions
Application
Application Types + Windows
AUST follows a rolling-admission model with three intakes per academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer). Specific 2026-27 deadline dates are published on the AUST Academic Calendar. Applicants who do not submit standardized test scores take the AUST Entrance Exam (English Placement + Math Placement) on campus.
| Term | Reference |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026-27 | Fall 2026-27 Calendar |
| Spring 2025-26 | Spring 2025-26 Calendar |
| Summer I 2025-26 | Summer I Calendar |
| Summer II 2025-26 | Summer II Calendar |
Specific application opening / closing dates are not centrally listed on the AUST admissions page. Contact info@aust.edu.lb or refer to the per-semester calendar pages above for the cycle's exact deadlines and entrance-exam dates.
Reference: AUST Admission Overview | Admission to the Freshman Level | Admission to the Sophomore Level
Application Price
| Fee | Amount (USD) | Notes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 | Non-refundable | AUST Admission Overview |
The Apply Now button at the bottom-left of this page opens AUST's Student Information System (SIS) at sis.aust.edu.lb.
Tuition (AY 2025-26)
AUST's tuition tables are published on the AUST Tuition Fees and Expenses pages but the site is fully client-side rendered and the content isn't programmatically extractable. Contact the Office of Admissions / Office of the Comptroller for the current per-credit schedule. Per AUST's published payment policy, undergraduate tuition is paid in three installments per semester (25% / 25% / 50%).
| Resource | Reference |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate per-credit tuition | AUST Undergraduate Tuition Fees |
| Graduate per-credit tuition | AUST Graduate Tuition Fees |
| Withdrawal & refund policy | Withdrawal Refund Policy |
| Financial aid (general) | AUST Financial Aid |
Scholarships
University-offered scholarships
AUST offers merit-based, athletic, and need-based aid plus sibling discounts.
Specific coverage percentages and eligibility tiers for AUST scholarships are not published on the institution's site. Contact the Office of Admissions (info@aust.edu.lb / +961-1-218-716) for the current scholarship catalogue and eligibility criteria.
Reference: AUST Financial Aid
Requirements
SAT
AUST accepts SAT scores per the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) thresholds for freshman admission:
| Track | Minimum SAT | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Arts track | 870 | AUST SAT-I |
| Sciences track | 950 | AUST SAT-I |
SAT waiver: Applicants without SAT scores take the AUST Entrance Exam (English Placement + Math Placement Test on-campus).
Per-faculty / per-program SAT minimums above the MEHE thresholds are not published publicly. Contact admissions for direct-to-major cutoffs.
Reference: AUST Tests and Measurements | Math Placement Test | Validity of Entrance Exams
High-school grades
- A recognized secondary school certificate is required: Lebanese Baccalaureate, French Bac, IB Diploma, US High School Diploma, etc.
- An equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education is required for non-Lebanese curricula.
- Grade 11 and 12 transcripts must be submitted with the application.
Reference: AUST Admission Requirements
English proficiency
All instruction at AUST is in English (with a French Section in FBE). Applicants demonstrate proficiency by one of the following:
| Test | Accepted | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | Yes | Recognized English Tests |
| IELTS Academic | Yes | Recognized English Tests |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | Yes | Recognized English Tests |
| AUST English Placement Test (EEE) | Yes | Taken on campus if no standardized test |
Specific minimum TOEFL / IELTS thresholds and AUST EEE placement bands are not published publicly. Contact admissions for current cutoffs.
Contacts
| Campus / Office | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campus (Ashrafieh, Beirut) | +961-1-218716 | info@aust.edu.lb | Alfred Naccache Avenue, Ashrafieh, Beirut |
| Zahlé Campus (Bekaa) | — | — | Zahlé, Bekaa |
| Sidon Campus (South Lebanon) | — | — | Sidon |
| Bhamdoun Campus (Mount Lebanon) | — | — | Bhamdoun |
Phone numbers and direct emails for the Zahlé, Sidon, and Bhamdoun campuses are not published on aust.edu.lb. Use the Beirut switchboard at +961-1-218716 or info@aust.edu.lb for routing.
Reference: AUST Contact | AUST Campus Map