Admissions Policy
Admissions Policy
LAU shall admit qualified students regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or religious affiliation. However, in cognizance with its original purpose and historical background, LAU has a commitment to promote higher education for women.
A. Recruitment:
Students shall be recruited primarily from Lebanon and other Middle Eastern Countries to meet the total number desired, as reflected in the Strategic Enrollment Plan approved by the Board of Trustees. Recruitment shall aim to meet the enrollment objectives of the different divisions and schools. Recruitment strategies should be developed to identify prospective students for the promotion of new programs, whenever needed.
B. Students’ Distribution:
The relative distribution of students in all programs and majors should be reviewed periodically in order to maintain the proper academic standards set by the University.
C. Criteria for Admission:
Students shall be admitted in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the countries of which they are citizens, provided it is in accordance with inter-governmental agreements applicable in Lebanon. Specific entrance requirements for the different programs shall be set by the Faculty, through the proper Councils of the University, upon the recommendations of the different schools.
D. Fee and Deposits:
An application fee shall be charged to applicants to cover, partially, the expense of evaluating their records for possible admission to the University. Upon acceptance, all students have to pay a fee to reserve classroom space. An additional fee is required from students wishing to reserve dormitory space. Such advance payments are not refundable.
All fees are stipulated in the “University List of Fees” approved by the Administration on an annual basis.
The dates on which such payments are made shall establish the student’s priority in the registration for courses, and class sections, and in the assignment of dormitory space, provided it abides by the University schedule for registration.
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