Beirut University College
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Former name
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American School for Girls (ASG)1835-1924) Beirut Female Seminary. Beirut University College (BUC) in 1973 |
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| Motto | To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1924 |
| President | Joseph G. Jabbra |
| Provost | George K. Najjar |
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Administrative staff
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310 full-time and 508 part-time faculty; 618 full-time and 179 part-time Staff (Summer 2017) |
| Students | 8,493 (7,590 Undergraduate, 672 Graduate, 231 Doctoral-Professional) (Summer 2017) |
| Location | Beirut and Byblos, Lebanon |
| Language | English |
| Website | www.lau.edu.lb |
Coordinates: 33°53′34″N 35°28′40″E / 33.89278°N 35.47778°E
The Lebanese American University (Arabic: الجامعة اللبنانية الأميركية ) is a secular and private American university located inLebanon. It is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (CIHE–NEASC). It is composed of two campuses and offers more than 64 degrees in various fields.
LAU's two campuses, Beirut and Byblos, are approximatively 35 kilometers apart. The campuses offer the same programs in arts, sciences, and business. However, programs in nursing, medicine, engineering and pharmacy are offered exclusively in Byblos.
The Beirut campus is 2.5368 hectare and the Byblos campus is within reach of the capital. The 15.9424 hectare. The latter was inaugurated in 1991. Students have access to libraries, gymnasiums, residence halls, theaters, wireless internet, computer centers, laboratories, and academic support services.
In 2013, LAU inaugurated its headquarters in New York City and a new Executive Center in downtown Beirut.
The Lebanese American University (LAU) is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. It is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (CIHE—NEASC).
The School of Pharmacy is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). All B.E in Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET):.
LAU’s B.S. in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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