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TABLE OF CONTENT

ABOUT UOB

CAMPUSES

LIFE AT UOB

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION

IMPORTANT DATES

UOB AT A GLANCE

FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

GRADUATE ADMISSION

APPLICATION FORM

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) St. John of Damascus Institute of TheologyFaculty of Arts and SciencesFaculty of Business and ManagementFaculty of EngineeringFaculty of Health SciencesIssam M. Fares Faculty of TechnologyFaculty of Library and Information StudiesFaculty of Medicine and Medical SciencesSt. George Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education

Application and entrance exam feesTuition feesResidence fees

Entrance requirementsScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)Language proficiency requirementsIntensive english programSpecial Orientation Program (SOP)

FACULTIES

FEES AND EXPENSES

ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS

Dear Prospective Applicant

Surrounded by green hills and lush greenery, and overlooking the endless Mediterranean Sea with close access to modern amenities, UOB provides an excellent ambience for academic scholarship and creativity. It gives me immense pleasure to invite you into this historic institution of higher education, accredited by multiple higher educational commissions.What makes UOB a unique institution of higher learning is its constant effort to provide an array of programs from all disciplines offering students an opportunity to develop interdisciplinary knowledge through a state- of-the-art academic curricula, ensuring intellectual and cultural enrichment of students’ lives.

The secure university campus provides an ideal living environment for students, teachers and administrative personnel .We believe the university experience should be more than what you learn in the classrooms. It is about your campus life and activities, and the opportunity to develop yourself as an individual. At UOB you will have the chance and opportunity to join more than 50 socially active clubs and 25 athletic teams.

At UOB, we strive to be a place that supports and benefits from the credentials of each member of our community. We aim at creating an intellectually vibrant learning environment where all people — regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic background, political and religious beliefs— are heard and valued.

We are delighted if you take the next step in applying to UOB, where we will be proud that you become one of our excellence embracing graduate students.

Looking forward to welcoming you to join our community.

ELIAS WARRAKPresidentUniversity of Balamand

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND

The University of Balamand is a private, non-profit, independent, Lebanese educational institution of higher learning. It is dedicated to the study of the arts, sciences, and professional fields that serve the interests of the community of Lebanon and the Arab East. The University is committed to excellence in these fields and is forward-looking in the spirit of the 21st Century. Accordingly, the University holds the view that thought without application and relevance to human needs is incomplete. Conversely, practicality and applied knowledge not based on thought, tradition, morality, and spirit is lacking. The University is open to all; it does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, sex, nationality, or physical disability.

The University is administered by the President, assisted by Vice-Presidents, Deans, Directors, and other Officers. The President and his assistants are accountable to a Board of Trustees of 25 members.

ACCREDITATIONThe University of Balamand is accredited by ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute) under a six-year unconditional institutional accreditation that is valid until September 30th, 2021.

ACCREDITATIONThe Faculty of Engineering at the University of Balamand has earned ABET accreditation for its five Bachelor of Science programs. Read More

RANKINGThe University of Balamand was ranked 3rd in Lebanon and among the top 36 Universities in the Arab World according to the QS World University Rankings®. The ranking was based on academic and employer reputation, faculty to student ratio, and published papers per faculties among other prestigious criteria.

LEBANONIN3rdIN THE ARAB WORLD

AMONG THE

UNIVERSITIESTOP 36

19,746+GRADUATES ACROSS

ALL CAMPUSES

01 About the University of Balamand

UNIVERSITY OF BALAMANDCAMPUSES

The University of Balamand has five Lebanese based campuses. Each campus has its own personality, and all are friendly, respectful and welcoming communities where you will feel at home. No matter which campus you choose, we are committed to help you achieve your academic and career goals in a supportive environment with world-class facilities.

The University of Balamand operates and manages the University of Balamand in Dubai (UOBD).

AL KURAH CAMPUSThe Kurah campus, located on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean in the west and offering views of the seasonally snow-capped mountains of Lebanon in the east, is spread over 500,000 square meters of undulating terrain forested with small oak trees. This campus comprises over thirty buildings distributed across different areas.

BEINO, AKKAR CAMPUSThe Issam M. Fares Faculty of Technology (IFFT) has its own campus in Beino - Akkar, North Lebanon. The main objective of this campus is to help develop the remote region by making high quality education accessible to everyone. The Beino, Akkar campus offers majors in various fields. The campus opened its doors in October 2012.

DEKOUANEH CAMPUSThe Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) is the first national institution for higher education in Lebanon. Since its creation in 1944, ALBA stands out as a leader in the field of Fine Arts and Design in the Middle East. In 1988, l’Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) joined the University of Balamand.

ACHRAFIEH CAMPUSThe Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences and the Saint George Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education have some of their facilities located in the Achrafieh district of Beirut. The Achrafieh campus is located next to the Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, one of the oldest in the country. The St. George Health Complex, with its advanced facilities, has been critical in initiating the medical program and attracts students from Lebanon and the region.

In December 2019, the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences and the Saint George Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education (classes and administration offices) will relocate to the headquarters of the University of Balamand, l’Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA), Dekouaneh. While the twinning of the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences and the Saint George Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education with St. George’s Hospital remains.

SOUK EL GHARB, ALEY CAMPUSThe 48,000 square-meter campus is strategically situated on one of the most beautiful locations of Mount Lebanon, offering a much needed choice for students in the region, from Beirut, and from surrounding areas. The campus opened its doors in September 2014 and offers a variety of majors from business and management, to mass communication, sciences (pre-med), engineering and health sciences.

SOUK EL GHARB

BEINO, AKKARDEKOUANEH

DEKOUANEH BEIRUT

BEIRUTBEIRUT

BEIRUT 20KM

124KM6KM

6KM

KURAH BEIRUT80KM

0403 University of Balamand CampusesUniversity of Balamand Campuses

ACADÉMIE LIBANAISEDES BEAUX-ARTS

INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGYISSAM M. FARES FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES

MEDICINE & MEDICAL SCIENCES

POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

ARTS AND SCIENCES

BUSINESS ANDMANAGEMENT

ENGINEERING

HEALTH SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND9 FACULTIES, 1 INSTITUTE

1 6

5

2 7

3 8

4 910

UNIVERSITY OF BALAMANDAT A GLANCE

5,560+Currently Enrolled Students

580+International

Students from 40 countries

1,420+Scholarship Recipients For The Academic Year 18-19

1,550+Faculty And

Staff Members

28

13

1

35755

100+PARTNERUNIVERSITIES

BELGIUM, CROATIA, FRANCE, GERMANY,ITALY, UNITED KINGDOM

AUSTRALIA

GREECE,ROMANIA

RUSSIACANADA

UNITED STATES

BRAZIL

CYPRUS

The University of Balamand offers one of the largest ranges of undergraduate and graduate degrees in Lebanon in various faculties.

UOB offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees:

1Medical SpecialtyDegree Programs

Teaching Diplomas

PostgraduateDegree

University Diplomas

GraduateDegrees

UndergraduateDegrees

Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of

Medicine

1

FULL LIST OF INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATIONS

www.balamand.edu.lb/Affiliations

1/ACADÉMIE LIBANAISE DES BEAUX-ARTSDekouaneh Campus

ARTS DÉCORATIFS

ARCHITECTURE

ARTS VISUELS

Section Arts Graphiques et Publicité

Section Design

Section Architecture d’Intérieur

MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Etudes Architecturales

3. Graphisme et Publicité

8. Design Produit

7. Architecture d’Intérieure

10. Arts Visuels

5. Animation 2D/3D

4. Illustration – Bande Dessinée

9. Design Global

6. Création Multimédia

2. Architecture

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4+2

33+2

3

33+2

33+2

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33+2

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Master

LicenseMaster

License

LicenseMaster

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LicenseMaster

Master

LicenseMaster

Niveau DELF B2Epreuve de dessinPerception de l’espaceEntrevue

Niveau DELF B2Epreuve de dessinEntrevue

Niveau DELF B2Epreuve de dessinPerception de l’espaceEntrevue

Niveau DELF B2 and English Proficiency ExamsDossierEntrevue

Niveau DELF B2 Epreuve de dessinPerception de l’espaceEntrevue

Diplôme en Sciences HumainesIngénierie ou École d‘art

F

F

F

F

F & E

F

F

F

F

08Faculty majors

CINÉMA ET RÉALISATION AUDIOVISUELLE

INSTITUT D’URBANISME

MODE

Section Cinéma

Television department

11. Réalisation Audiovisuelle

12. Réalisation Cinéma

13. Television and Digital Media

16. Design Urbain

14. Architecture du Paysage

15. Aménagement du Paysage

17. Design de Mode

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3+2

33+2

2

2

4

3

License

Master

B.F.A.M.F.A.

Master

Master

License

License

Niveau DELF B2Epreuve de dessinEntrevue

Niveau DELF B2 and English Language Proficiency Exams Epreuve de dessinPerception de l’espaceEntrevue

Niveau DELF B2 and English Language Proficiency Exams Epreuve de dessinDossierEntrevue

Diplômes en Génie Civil, Architecture,Licences en Sociologie, Économie ouGéographie/ Diplôme d’une GrandeÉcole de Commerce ou de Gestion

Licence en Architecture, en Architecture du paysage, en Design Urbain

English Language Proficiency ExamsDrawingInterview

F

F

E

F

F

F & E

F

POUR ÊTRE ADMIS EN MASTER, LE CANDIDAT DOIT AVOIR UNE LICENCE AU MOINS DANS LE DOMAINE CONSIDÉRÉ OU CEUX PRÉCISÉS.

AL Kurah CampusMAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Architectural Studies

3. Interior Architecture & Design

2. Architecture

4. Computer Graphics and Interactive Media

5. Graphic Design

6. Art Teaching Diploma

E

E

E

E

E

E

4

4+2

33+2

1

33+2

33+2

B.S.

M.Arch.

B.F.A.M.F.A.

T.D.

B.F.A.M.F.A.

B.F.A.M.F.A.

Language Proficiency ExamsDrawingSpace Perception ExamInterview

Following a B.S.or B.F.A.

Language Proficiency ExamsDrawingInterview

2/

3/

ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

MAJOR

MAJOR LANG.

LANG.

YEARS

YEARS

DEGREE

DEGREE

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS


1. Theology

1. Arabic Language and Literature

4. Christian Muslim Studies

5. Computer Science B.S. Tracks: - Information Systems - Software Engineering

M.S. Tracks: - Information Systems - Software Engineering - Health information Systems

2. Biology

3. Chemistry

A & E

A& E or F

E

E

E

E

E

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B.Th.

B.A.T.D.M.A.

M.A.

B.S.

T.D.

B.S.T.D.M.S.

B.S.T.D.

M.S.

M.S.

M.A.O.T.M.Th.

Ph.D.

Language Proficiency Exams

Language Proficiency Exams Following a Bachelor Degree

SAT / Language Proficiency Exams





Following a Master Degree


Al Kurah Campus Souk El Gharb - Aley Campus (only in English)

1009 Faculty majorsFaculty majors

English Language Teaching

6. Education M.A. Tracks: - Curriculum and Educational Management - Educational Technology

7. English Language and Literature

15. Philosophy

17. Physics

18. Political Science and International Affairs

19. Psychology M.A. Tracks: - Clinical Psychology - Developmental & School Psychology

11. History

12. Languages, Translation Diploma Tracks: - Translator - Interpreter

13. Mass Media and Communication B.A. Tracks: - Journalism and Broadcast Journalism, - Radio, TV, and Film: Performance and Production, - Marketing Communication

9. French Language and Literature

14. Mathematics

16. Physical Education M.A. Tracks: - Physical Conditioning - Physical Activity & Health - Sports Management

8. Environmental Sciences

10. Food Science and Technology

E

E

E or F

E

E

E or F

A & E

A, E & F

E

F

E

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E

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M.A.

B.A.

T.D.

M.A.

B.A.T.D.M.A.

B.A.M.A.

B.S.T.D.

B.A.M.A.

B.A.M.A.

B.A.M.A.

B.A.Diploma

M.A.

B.A.

M.A.

B.A.T.D.M.A.

B.S. T.D. M.S.

B.A. T.D. M.A.

B.S.M.S.

M.S.

Language Proficiency Exams, Following a Bachelor Degree












Language Proficiency ExamsMedical Exam & Physical Exam



Faculty of Arts & Sciences

scholarship support for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).

scholarship support for the Master of Arts (M.A.).

scholarship support for the top 5 students seeking a Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.) in Mathematics.

scholarship support for the top 5 students seeking a Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.) in Environmental Sciences.

25%50%50%

50%

11 Faculty majors

E or F Language Proficiency Exams

MAJOR LANG. YEARS DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

4/ 5/FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

1. Accounting and Finance

4. Financial Economics

5. Human Resources Management

2. Business Administration B.B.A. Tracks: - Accounting & Auditing - Banking & Finance - Marketing - Management

1. Chemical Engineering M.S. Tracks: - Petroleum Engineering - Food Processing - Industrial Processes Engineering

7. Mechanical Engineering M.S. Tracks: - Thermo-Fluids - Manufacturing - Solid Mechanics - Management - Aeronautical Engineering

3. Computer Engineering M.S. Tracks: - Cyber Systems - Telecommunications & Networking - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

5. Engineering Management

6. Environmental Engineering

2. Civil Engineering M.S. Tracks: - Structural - Transportation - Construction Management - Earthquake - Geotechnical - Water Resources - Ocean Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Engineering Management - Materials Engineering

4. Electrical Engineering M.S. Tracks: - Biomedical - Power & Energy - Telecommunications & Networking - Control & Automation

M.B.A. Tracks: - Accounting - Air Transport Management - Finance - Healthcare Management - Human Resources Management - Management - Marketing

3. Economics

6. Tourism and Hotel Management

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

2

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B.S.M.S.

B.S.M.S.

B.S.M.S.

M.S.

M.S.

B.S.M.S.

B.S.M.S.

B.E.M.S.

B.E.M.S.

B.E.M.S.

B.E.M.S.

B.E.M.S.

M.S.

M.H.R.M.

B.B.A.

T.D.

M.B.A.

B.S.T.D.

B.B.A.



SAT/ Language Proficiency Exams


Language Proficiency ExamsFollowing a B.S. Degree or B.E. Degree

Language Proficiency ExamsFollowing a B.S. Degree or B.E. Degree








G.M.A.T. / Language Proficiency Exams




THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO

for undergraduate students based on SAT scores and school grades and also granted to students enrolled in graduate programs based on their academic performance.

60%


MAJOR

MAJOR

LANG.

LANG.

YEARS

YEARS

DEGREE

DEGREE






6/ 7/FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

ISSAM M. FARES FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY

1. Health Promotion 1. Agricultural Engineering B.Tech. Tracks: - Animal Production - Food Industry - Plant Production

3. Business Management and Administration

4. Civil Engineering & Construction

6. Mechatronics Engineering

7. Telecommunications & Networks Engineering

5. Information Technology

2. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering B.Tech. Tracks: - Avionic - Airframes and Engines

2. Public Health and Development Sciences

3. Medical Laboratory Sciences M.S. Tracks: - Microbiology and Immunology - Molecular Biology

- Laboratory Management

4. Nursing M.S. Tracks: - Neonatology and Pediatric Care - Adult Care with four areas of concentration: Adult, Gerontology, Oncology, and Traumatology and Emergency Care

5. Nutritional Sciences B.S. Tracks: - Nutrition and Dietetic - Food Science and Quality Assurance - Community Nutrition

- Clinical and Dietetics Internship

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E orF

E or F

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E orF

F

E

E

E

E

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E

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3

3

3

3

3

3

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B.S. B.Tech.

B.Tech.

B.Tech.

B.Tech.

B.Tech.

B.Tech.

B.Tech.

B.S.M.P.H

B.S.M.S.

Professional Master

B.S.

M.S.

B.S.

Diploma*

SAT / Language Proficiency Exams SAT or Math Test /Language Proficiency Exams

SAT or Math Test /Language Proficiency Exams




SAT or Math Test / Language Proficiency Exams






minimum of 6 months Following a Bachelor Degree

Language Proficiency ExamsFollowing a B.S. Degree



Dekouaneh Campus Beino - Akkar

Dekouaneh Campus Beino - Akkar

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS MAJORING IN NURSING, PUBLIC HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENCES OR HEALTH PROMOTION WILL RECEIVE

financial support

Full scholarship is granted to the top 6 undergraduate students seeking B.S. in Nursing at the Al Kurah Campus.

30%100%


MAJOR MAJOR LANG. LANG.YEARS YEARSDEGREE DEGREEENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

8/

9/

10/FACULTY OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES

FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

ST. GEORGE FACULTY OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

RESIDENCY PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM1. Library and Information Science M.L.S. Tracks: - Library and Information Science - School Library and Media Center - Information and Digital Resource Management

1. Biomedical Sciences

Anatomical Pathology

Anesthesiology

Dermatology

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Laboratory Medicine

Medical Imaging -Neurology

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ophthalmology

Orthopedic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Pediatrics

Psychiatry

Surgery * Cardiothoracic Surgery * General Surgery * Neurosurgery * Pediatric Surgery * Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery * Urology * Vascular Surgery

2. Cognitive Behavior Therapy

3. Medicine

2. Museum Studies and Cultural Heritage Management

3. School Library Media Center Training Program

E

E

E

E

E

E or F

3

3+2

2

2

4

2

1

B.L.S.

M.L.S.

M.S.

M.C.B.T.

M.D.

M.M.C.M.

University Diploma


Cardiology

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology

Hematology and Medical Oncology

Infectious Diseases

Nephrology

Pulmonary Diseases & Intensive Care Medicine

APPLICANTS FOR THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM MUST HAVE COMPLETED THREE YEARS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

Language Proficiency Exams Following a Master in Clinical Psychology or in Counseling or M.D. Psychiatry

Language Proficiency Exams, M.C.A.T. exam, and interview Following a Bachelor Degree

Language Proficiency ExamsFollowing a Bachelor Degree

Language Proficiency ExamsFollowing a Bachelor Degree

Al Kurah Campus Souk El Gharb - Aley Campus Dekouaneh Campus

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED YEARLY TO:

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED YEARLY TO

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED YEARLY TO

MED I applicant who ranks first among all applicants to medical school.

Continuing students who rank first at the end of MED I, MED II, and MED III.

Continuing medical students who rank 2nd and 3rd at the end of MED I, MED II, and MED III.

Continuing medical students who rank in the upper 20% of the class at the end of MED I, MED II, and MED III.

100% 50%

25%

1. 1.

7. 7.

4. 4.

10.

13.

2. 2.

8.

5. 5.

11.

14.

3. 3.

9.

6. 6.

12.

FOR ADMISSION CRITERIA AND APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES AND ST. GEORGE FACULTY OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION, PLEASE VISIT:

17 Faculty majors

http://balamand.edu.lb/AdmissionsFOM

Language Proficiency ExamsFollowing a B.S. Degree

MAJOR

MAJOR

LANG.

LANG.

YEARS

YEARS

DEGREE

DEGREE



18Faculty majors

LIFE AT UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND

The University strives to provide a very active and enriching campus life outside the classroom. For this purpose, the Office of Student Affairs encourages and supports the formation of clubs and societies that cover the wide range of interests of its students.

With over 50 clubs and societies, including 25 sports teams, endless events, and volunteering opportunities, there is something for everyone. We have a wide range of facilities, programs and campus events to keep you healthy, active and well entertained, making sure our students experience outside the classroom is memorable.

235+ YEARLY STUDENT EVENTS ACROSS

ALL CAMPUSES

JOIN A CLUB OR SOCIETYWith a large number of student-run clubs and societies, you will have plenty of opportunities to meet your cultural or academic interests.

GET FIT, STAY FIT Join our volleyball, soccer, futsal, basketball, track and field, tennis, table tennis, swimming, badminton, squash, handball, martial arts, rugby, or parkour team, or take advantage of our on-campus Sports Center, which offers a range of services to keep you fit and healthy while you study.

DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APPLICATION UOB-OSA A mobile application created to assist you in navigating the main campus and to notify you about club activities and events, sports tournaments, and announcements.

For more Information

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FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

ACADEMIC SERVICESWhen you get to the University of Balamand, you will have plenty of help. Here are a few of the ways we support your health, wellbeing and academic achievement.

COUNSELINGThis free and confidential counseling service is available to assist you with personal, study or work related difficulties.

ACCOMMODATIONLiving on or close to campus can enhance your university experience. There are a number of accommodation options for you to choose from, including:- On-campus university residences - Off-campus independently-run student housings

IT SERVICE ON CAMPUSStudents at UOB can access campus-wide wireless internet and have free access to use computer labs.

BANKING SERVICEA branch of Intercontinental Bank of Lebanon (IBL) is located in front of Al Kurah campus. PARKING

Ample parking spaces are available on and around all campuses.

ORIENTATIONOrientation is your official start to university life and your opportunity to meet your classmates, explore your campus, complete your registration, and learn everything you need to start.

CAREER GUIDANCETo enable you to develop an employability edge, the Career Services Center offers you access to the right type of coaching and mentoring. The center delivers professional workshops and seminars to enable you to develop the knowledge to effectively transition from study to work and supports you to build the skills and gain the insights needed to stand out to employers.

SPORTS COMPLEXSports and recreational facilities are accessible to all students of all skills, abilities and interests. We endeavor to provide our students with an enriching environment for learning and personal growth.

LIBRARYThe University of Balamand main library (Issam M. Fares Library Learning Center [IFLLC]) is located at the heart of the “Path of Learning”. The IFLLC offers different facilities, including classrooms, computer labs, e-classrooms, videoconference rooms, group-study rooms, and meeting rooms. The UOB library system includes, in addition to the IFLLC, two ALBA libraries (one in Dekouaneh and one in the main campus), the Library of the St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology, the Medical Library in Achrafieh campus, the Souk El Gharb campus library, and the Issam M. Fares Faculty of Technology Library in Akkar campus.

HEALTH AND MEDICALLocated in Al Kurah campus, the health center provides primary healthcare and first aid services to UOB students and staff.

GETTING THEREAll campuses are easily accessible via public transportation. On and off-campus bus shuttle is available at the main campus.

POSTAL SERVICEA full service Liban Post office is available in Al Kurah campus.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

At the University of Balamand, we offer a range of scholarships recognizing exceptional academic or sporting performance. Other types are designed to support students experiencing financial hardship.

SCHOLARSHIPS

FINANCIAL AID GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP

SIBLING GRANT

PERCENTAGE ELIGIBILITY RENEWAL CONDITIONS

100 %

75 %

50 %

Students with outstanding academic qualifications are

eligible for the merit scholarships.

Financial aid is offered to students whose financial situation cannot cover the educational cost. Financial aid can cover from 10% to 40% of the tuition fees for undergraduate. To be eligible for financial aid, applicants need to apply by October 1st for new students joining the Fall Semester and mid-February for new students joining the Spring Semester.

The Application for Financial Aid is available at the Financial Aid Office and online at:

Students enrolled in graduate programs may earn financial support through the Graduate Assistantship Program. Applicants can apply for graduate assistantship at the Dean’s office of their respective faculty.

When two or more siblings are enrolled at UOB, they are entitled to a fee reduction. The second sibling is awarded 7.5%, and the third sibling is awarded 12.5% reduction. No application is needed to qualify for this grant.

Deferred payment is handled during the registration process through the Comptroller’s Office (Monthly installments with 0% interest).

100 % scholarship for the following semester for top 4 continuing undergraduate full time students with semester general average of 95 & above (over 100).

Representative scholarship for the following semester for full time continuing undergraduate students with semester general average of 85 & above (over 100).

http://www.balamand.edu.lb/FinancialAid

http://www.balamand.edu.lb/studentwork

Newly admitted students who rank first and second in the Lebanese baccalaureate official exam in each of the Lebanese Governorates. merit scholarships

merit scholarships

merit scholarships

Newly admitted students who rank third in the Lebanese baccalaureate official exam in each of the Lebanese Governorates.

Newly admitted students who rank fourth and fifth in the Lebanese baccalaureate official exam in each of the Lebanese Governorates.

Students ranking among the top 20% in their school in Grade 10 and 11 and are in the top four in the SAT scoring 1450 or above.Deadline: Apply Early Admission

Students ranking among the top 20% in their school in Grade 10 and 11 and are in the top six in the SAT scoring 1400 or above.Deadline: Apply Early Admission

Students ranking among the top 20% in their school in Grade 10 and 11 and are in the top ten in the SAT scoring 1300 or above.Deadline: Apply Early Admission

These scholarships are renewable at the beginning of each academic year provided that the recipients maintain a cumulative average of 85 or above.

These scholarships are renewable for each academic year provided that the recipients maintain a cumulative average of 83 or above.

These scholarships are renewable for each academic year provided that the recipients maintain a cumulative average of 80 or above.

REFER TO EACH FACULTY′S PAGE TO KNOW ABOUT ITS SUPPORTED PROGRAMS.

STUDENT WORKThe University of Balamand provides assistance to students interested in obtaining on-campus employment to defray part of their educational expenses through a Student Work Program. Student work can cover from 10% to 20% of the tuition fees (depending on major).

The Application for student work is available online at:

DEFERRED PAYMENT

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS(DEAN’S HONOR LIST)

FEES AND EXPENSES2019-2020

$ 15,927,798+TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT FOR

OVERALL FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR

2018-2019

Application and Entrance Exam Fees

Tuition Fees

Residence Fees

NON-REFUNDABLE FEE (USD)TUITION PER YEAR (USD)

UNDERGRADUATE (USD)TuiTion/CrediT Hour TuiTion/CrediT Hour

GRADUATE (USD)

FALL/SPRING SUMMER

Undergraduate Application

Graduate Application

Post-Graduate

Doctorate in Business Administration

Executive MBA

Clinical & Dietetics Internship

MED I

MED II

MED III

MED IV

Freshman

Arts & Sciences:- Non Scientific Disciplines- Scientific Disciplines

Business Management

Health Sciences

Engineering

Technology

Library and Information

ALBA – Dekouaneh Campus

ALBA – Balamand Campus

Ph.D. - Cotutelle

Single

Double

Languages (per test)

Scientific Subjects (per test)

TOEFL

Drawing Exam

Space Perception Exam

Interview

Medical Examination

Physical Examination

13,770

25,500

7,650

30,396

29,519

28,113

26,775

$1,750

$1,000

$875

$500

80

100

110

478

430478

472

482

529

270

430

250

404

724706

633

712

538

724

250

510

2040

50

50

110

50

50

50

90

50

APPLICATIONPROGRAM

PROGRAM

ROOMS

ENTRANCE EXAM

*ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) offered at Dekouaneh Campus where French is the language of instruction.

*The University of Balamand reserves the right to change any or all fees at any time without prior notice

2625 Fees and expensesFees and expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION GRADUATE ADMISSION

FRESHMAN APPLICANTS

TRANSFER APPLICANTS

SOPHOMORE APPLICANTS ADMISSION INFORMATION

ADMISSION ON PROBATION

REGISTRATION LOAD

TRANSFER CREDITS

Hold a secondary school certificate based on 12 years of schooling, starting with Grade One. This certificate must be awarded by government or private schools and recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and by the University.

Obtain “permission” from the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education allowing them to pursue their higher education on the basis of a foreign program.

Take, prior to their admission, SAT.

Take, either prior to their admission or during their Freshman year, SAT Subject Tests as follows:

Hold a Lebanese Baccalaureate or its official equivalent from the Lebanese Ministry of Education.

Meet the admission requirements of UOB during their basic schooling.

Sophomore transfers must submit all required test scores on time.

Junior or Senior Year Transfers: No need to submit SAT scores.

For specific GCE requirements for certain majors, please check:

For specific IB requirements for certain majors, please check:

For specific AP program examinations, please check:

• Science track: students must undertake the Mathematics II (obligatory) plus two of the following: Biology, Chemistry or Physics. To promote on to sophomore year, students must score a minimum of 2,300.

• Arts track: students must undertake Mathematics I in addition to any two tests. To promote on to sophomore year, students must score a minimum of 2,150.

Applicants to freshman class should: Students can apply for admission to the sophomore class at UOB if they hold a Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalence, i.e., French Baccalaureate, Syrian Baccalaureate, Jordanian Tawjihi, German Abitur, Official government secondary school leaving Certificate,Full IB Diploma, or IGCSE/GCE (2 A levels or 4 AS levels and 5 O levels).

Starting academic year 2021-2022, holders of General Certificate of Education (GCE) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) who completed at least 6 subjects Ordinary level (6 O-Level courses) and 3 A-Level subjects (or equivalent; whereby 1 A-Level = 2 AS-Level courses), may also apply for admission to the sophomore class at UOB.

Admission to a degree in the graduate programs is granted through the Office of Admissions and Registration, which receives and processes all applications, evaluates credentials, and issues notification letters.

Standards under which students are admitted for study in these programs are established and monitored by the departments and Faculties concerned. Acceptance into the graduate program is based on the candidate meeting University admissions requirements and the recommendation of the Faculty Graduate Admission Committee.

An applicant may be admitted on probation if he has an undergraduate cumulative general average of at least 75/100 or its equivalent as evaluated by the Department the applicant wishes to join.

Full-time students must enroll in at least 9 credit hours per semester and a maximum of 12 credit hours. (See appropriate Faculty regulations)

Students transferring to the graduate programs may be granted transfer credits up to 40% of the total credits required of the degree. Transferred credits apply only to courses in which the applicant had earned a minimum grade of 80 and equivalent incontent to courses offered at UOB.

The concerned Department/Faculty decides on the equivalency of courses.

http://www.balamand.edu.lb/GCE

http://www.balamand.edu.lb/ibdiploma

http://www.balamand.edu.lb/apexaminations

2827 Graduate AdmissionUndergraduate Admission

ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT)

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM

SPECIAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM (SOP)

Applying to non scientific disciplines at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences or to Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Art.

Students enrolling in majors that are taught in French.

Transfer students who have completed at least 20 credits.

Undergraduate and graduate applicants holding DELF/DALF with a degree level B2 or C1 will be admitted as FREN 201.

Undergraduate and graduate applicants holding DELF/DALF with a degree level B1 will be admitted as FREN 102, they must successfully complete FREN 102 within the first semester of enrollment.

SAT is a requirement for all undergraduate applicants except to those: Undergraduate and graduate applicants must pass the French Entrance Exam (Test de Positionnement)

Prior to registering at the University of Balamand, students must demonstrate a level of English or French language proficiency consistent with the requirements of their study program. This may be done in any one of the following ways:

The intensive English Program is intended for applicants who have been selected for admission but have not met the English Language Proficiency Requirement. The program consists of three levels: ENGL001, ENGL002 and ENGL003. Students enrolled in ENGL 001/002 are entitled to register for an additional 6 remedial credits if applicants received their high school education in the Arabic language.

Students enrolled in ENGL003 may earn a maximum of 4 credits toward a degree while working towards achieving the level of English needed for carrying a full load in the regular program.

The Special Orientation Program is designed to prepare students who had their secondary education outside Lebanon and those who have obtained the appropriate Technical Baccalaureate for the major of their choice. Cases are studied individually and acceptances are issued upon the recommendation of the Admissions Committee.

Students are urged to contact the nearest testing center for more details related to SAT.

When registering for SAT, applicants to the University of Balamand should enter the UOB code: 2960, and request from the Educational Testing Service to send the scores directly to the Office of Admissions & Registration.

TESTMINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

MINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATE STUDIES

527

71

22 - 25

5.5

162

600

100

28

7.5

191

TOEFL (paper and pencil)

TOEFL (iBT)

SAT (writing & language test)

IELTS

CES

>

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

FRENCH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT DATES

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) DATES2019-2020 SAT DATES AND DEADLINES

SPRING ADMISSION 19-20

FALL ADMISSION 20-21

EARLY ADMISSION

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY, WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

ALBA, DEKOUANEH CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXAMS(drawing, space perception, interview)

ALBA, AL-KURAH CAMPUS ENTRANCE EXAMS(drawing, space perception, interview)

ENTRANCE & LANGUAGE EXAM DATES AT AL-KURAH CAMPUS

TEST DATE 20 DEC

9 DEC

31 JAN

30 JUN

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

SAT

EXAM DATES

EXAM DATES

SUBJECT REGISTRATION DEADLINE

INTERVIEW

October 5, 2019

November 2, 2019

December 7, 2019

March 14, 2020

May 2, 2020

June 6, 2020

October 21 - November 29, 2019

February 17 to March 13, 2020

Before June 3, 2020 (for residents abroad)

DECEMBER 14, 2019

JULY 11, 2020

AUGUST 8, 2020

September 6, 2019

October 3, 2019

November 8, 2019

February 14, 2020

April 3, 2020

May 8, 2020

Following week

Following week

Same Day

December 5 and 7, 2019

March 21, 2020

July 14, 2020

December 7, 2019

March 21, 2020

July 4, 2020

August 1, 2020

Early admission deadline

Regular Admission for the spring

Decision for early admission

Regular admission deadline

To qualify for early admission, students must fulfill the following: 1- Submission of the application before December 20, 2019 2- Rank in the top 40% for each of the last two years of schooling prior to application (grades 10 &11) 3- SAT scores (last session is that of December) as follows: 1,130 for Freshman, 1,190 for Sophomore Arts, 1,250 for Sophomore Sciences

Note that Admission is conditional upon receiving the student’s Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education. Students cannot register until all conditions are met. Applicants who are not granted early admission will be placed in the pool with regular admission applicants.

All Applicants are urged to keep checking the University website (www.balamand.edu.lb) for any update regarding the Admission Status and extended Deadlines for Applications.

You could: • Come along to the University of Balamand Open Doors to explore our campus and chat to our academics. • Attend one of our Orientation Events. • Drop into our Orientation Centers, located at all our campuses, to meet with our Students Recruitment team.• Call us on +961 6 930 250 Ext: 3945 or email: [email protected] to enquire about any of our majors

APPLY ONLINE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BALAMANDhttp://www.balamand.edu.lb/Apply

3231 Important datesImportant dates

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

GENERAL

FRESHMAN

UNDERGRADUATE

GRADUATE

TRANSFER APPLICANTS

Complete and signed application form

Three recent passport-size photographs (taken within the past 6 months)

A photocopy of your Identity Card (for Lebanese Applicants) or Passport

A certified official secondary school certificate (Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education)

SAT scores (if applicable)

Language Proficiency Test (if applicable)TOEFL IELTS SAT CES DELF-B2

High school diploma

Permission to join the Freshman Program from the Lebanese Ministry of Education

Official grades report and Recommendation from each of the schools you have attended during the past three years

An application fee of 120,000 L.L. (80 USD) and/or other fees for the placement tests depending on the major of choice

A certified copy of diploma, transcript and two recommendation letters

A diploma equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (if applicable)

An official transcript and course description

An application fee of 150,000 L.L. (100 USD) and/or other fees for the placement tests, depending on the major of choice

Official Transcript including course description

STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

For official use Do not write in this box

Application number

Campus where the application is received Balamand - Al Kurah Dekouaneh - Beirut Beino - Akkar Souk El Gharb - Aley St. George Health Complex - Achrafieh

Date application received by Admissions Office

SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING

TYPE OF ADMISSION

Freshman Sophomore Transfer Second degree Graduate

Attach a recentcolored passport-size

photo

FILL IN USING BLOCK LETTERS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

(English)

(English)

(English)

(Arabic)

(Arabic)

(Arabic)

l STUDENT’S FULL NAME (AS IN OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS)

First Name

First Name

First Name

First Name

First Name

First Name

Father's Name

Father's Name

Father's Name

Father's Name

Father's Name

Father's Name

Last Name

Last Name

Last Name

Last Name

Last Name

Last Name

Fall Spring Year

l MAIDEN NAME FOR MARRIED WOMEN

l GENDER Male Female

l MARITAL STATUS Single Married Separated Divorced Widowed

l MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME IN FULL

33 Application documents required

Province Country

l DATE OF BIRTH (Day / Month / Year)

l PLACE OF BIRTH

/ /

City

l NATIONALITY

FAMILY REGISTRATION # PROVINCE

SECOND NATIONALITY (if any)

PASSPORT #(if non-Lebanese)

l IS ANY OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY CURRENTLY AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY?

l HOME ADDRESS

Yes No

If yes, please specify name of affiliated member

ID RELATION Father Mother Brother Sister Other

Building

Country

Street

E-mail

Quarter

Home Phone #

City

Mobile #

l Secondary school(s) or University (ies) which you have attended during the past three years:

Name of Institution Address Date enrolled Language of instruction

l Government or secondary school certificate you hold or expect to hold by the start of the semester for which you are applying:

LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE TECHNICAL BACCALAUREATE

OTHER CERTIFICATES High School Diploma IGCSE IB Thanawia Amma

Other (Please specify):

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Arts and HumanitiesGeneral SciencesLife SciencesSociology and EconomicsGrade 11:

LiteraryScientificSocial and Economic

Specialization:

BTTS

Specialization:

Literary Scientific

Advanced course / program





Subject

Subject

Subject

Subject

Subject

Grade

Grade

Grade

Grade

Grade

Date

Date

Date

Date

Date

Advanced course/programs, (e.g IB higher and standard level, A level, AP courses...) subjects taken earned or expected exam grade, if any, and date (month/year) of exam taken (or to be taken)

Campus Faculty Major Language

l Programs to which you are applying for (Undergraduate applicants specify your first three choices, Graduate

applicants specify your first two choices based on preferences)

l If you were previously enrolled at the University of Balamand, please write your ID #

l Please specify the degree(s) you hold or expect to hold by the start date of the semester to which you are applying

l If you were not attending school or university last year, please indicate what your occupation was

Name of the Degree in the language in which is delivered Date of Degree

SAT Username Password

SCORE TEST DATE

TOEFL Username Password

SCORE TEST DATE

IELTS

SCORE TEST DATE

FRENCH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTDiploma DELF DALFLevel Date

EXAMINATION RESULTS

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PERSONAL STATEMENT

FINAL STATEMENT

How do you expect to meet the cost of your tuition and other expenses at the University of Balamand?

a. If you have a physical handicap or health condition which requires special consideration, please note:

b. In considering your application for admission to the University of Balamand, the Admissions Committee will try to know as much as possible about you. Please use the space provided below to write about yourself. Include hobbies and special interests you have. Explain how you became interested in Balamand and why you have decided to apply to this University.

Your signature in the line below indicates that all information provided in the application is true to your knowledge.

Signature Date

Parents Self Sponsor or Other Name of Sponsor/Other

SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORTAND RECOMMENDATION

For official use Do not write in this box

STUDENT’S FULL NAME (AS IN OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS)

Applicant Number

Name of School

Address

Language of Instruction

Applicant enrolled from (DATE) to (DATE)

RECOMMENDATION

NOTE TO SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

SCHOOL INFORMATION

This student is applying to the University of Balamand. Please fill out this form and return it to the applicant in a sealed envelope. The content in this recommendation will help us appraise the applicant’s eligibility. All data are confidential.

Please inform us about any special talents, interests, and activities you have observed in the applicant.

Was the applicant ever suspended for reasons of conduct that can affect his integrity at the University? Please explain.

Please give your impressions of this applicant’s relative maturity and attitude towards school, teachers and fellow students.

In comparison to other students at your school, indicate how you rate the applicant in terms of academic skills and potential. For each category, check (x) in the most appropriate box.

Academic acheivement

Intellectual Curiosity

Motivation

Initiative, Independence

Creativity

Dsciplined Work Habits

Potential for Growth

| Average or below

| Good Above Average

| Excellent (Top 10%)

| Outstanding (Top 2-3%)

| No basis for judgement

ACADEMIC REPORT

Academic year

Arabic Language

Biology

Chemistry

Civics

Computer

English Language

Fine Arts

French Language

Geography

History

Mathematics

Philosophy, Civilization

Physical Education

Physics

Sciences

Sociology & Economy

Technology

Passing Grade

Class Average

Student Average

Rank in Class

Number of Students

Scientific General SciencesLife Sciences Sociology and Economy

Arts and humanitiesLiterary

NOTE TO SCHOOL: Please fill out all grades below for years attended by the applicant at your school. Averages, Rank and Number of Students must be recorded for the University to complete its assessment.

| Third secondary| Second secondary

| First Secondary

Principal’s Name in Block Letters

Principal’s Signature Date

School stamp

Documents

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