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How to Apply to Universities in Lebanon (2027): Step by Step

Lebanon's General Security issues a student visa to applicants with an admission statement from an accredited Lebanese university and proof of funds, followed by an annual student residence permit costing LBP 15,000,000. At the American University of Beirut, 2026-2027 tuition is charged per credit, from USD 732 to USD 1,044 for undergraduates, and Fall 2027-28 freshman applications close on 20 December 2026.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources
Public tuition, per year
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international students
Living cost, per month
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typical range
Work during study
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per week
Post study work
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after graduation
Intakes
Fall, Spring
main application cycles

Degree study in Lebanon

  1. Apply to the university. At AUB, regular freshman applications for Fall 2027-28 close on 20 December 2026 and graduate applications on 15 March 2027.
  2. Receive the admission statement.
  3. Apply for a student visa through General Security with the admission statement and proof of sufficient funds (scholarship holders are exempt from both).
  4. Obtain the annual student residence permit after arrival (LBP 15,000,000).
Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/159
  2. https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/169
  3. https://www.aub.edu.lb/comptroller/Documents/Students/Tuition%20Fees.pdf
  4. https://www.aub.edu.lb/admissions/Pages/deadlines.aspx
  5. https://www.aub.edu.lb/graduatecouncil/Pages/faq.aspx