Undergraduate Sophomore Applicants

You are a sophomore applicant if…

You have completed 12 years of schooling and hold ONE of the following diplomas:

• Lebanese Baccalaureate OR French Baccalaureate OR Tawjihi OR International Baccalaureate Diploma OR German Abitur.
• Two years of the CEGEP (Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel) in Québec, Canada.
• Official Secondary School Certificates equivalent to the Lebanese Baccalaureate.
• British system: A minimum of five subjects at the Ordinary Level, and three subjects at the Advanced Level, or six Advanced Subsidiary Level subjects with a minimum grade of D. Second languages are excluded.

Note:

Students with non-Lebanese diplomas must also submit the Equivalence of Lebanese Baccalaureate from the Ministry of Education (find out how).

If you do not fit the above description, check if you are a freshman applicant. 

Before you apply 

Step 1: Choose the right major 

It is important that you choose the right major by combining what you like to do with what you are good at. View the majors LAU offers, and if you need help with choosing your major, this guide might help you. 

Step 2: View the required Grade 12 subjects for specific majors

The tables below specify the subjects required for majors according to the different diplomas.

Lebanese and French Baccalaureate diploma holders

IB diploma holders

GCE British System

Step 3: Check the deadlines 

Step 4: Prepare the required documents and pass entrance exams

All applicants are required to submit the below. To gain time, scan the documents to attach them to the online application. 

1. A recent passport-size photo.
2. A clear photocopy of your identity card or passport (of the nationality to be used in the registration process at LAU).
3. A clear photocopy of your Family Civil Status record (For Lebanese and Arab nationals)
4. Official transcript from schools you attended in the last three years. If your grades from the last year or semester are not available when you apply, they should be sent as soon as they are available. 
5. Certified copies of all official certificates or diplomas when available.
   Students with non-Lebanese diplomas must also submit the Equivalence of Lebanese Baccalaureate from the Ministry of Education (find out how).
6. Official SAT I or ACT scores. Learn how to send your SAT scores.
   For sophomore applicants, SAT and ACT tests are optional. Student admission is based on high school grades and a proof of English proficiency.
   If you have taken or will take the SAT exam, the scores will be considered for Merit, Entrance, and SAT scholarships while the SAT I Writing section or the SAT I Evidence-Based Reading and Writing will be considered as proof of English proficiency. 
7. Proof of English proficiency by submitting one of the below:

• Official scores of the TOEFL; LAU’s code is 2595
• Official scores of the IELTS
• English Entrance Exam (EEE) administered at LAU
• SAT I Writing section. Learn how to send your SAT scores
• SAT I  Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Learn how to send your SAT scores.
• ACT Writing section; LAU’s code is 9015
• Duolingo English Test. Learn how to send your Duolingo English Test scores.
• Check the minimum required scores

8. If you are a U.S citizen or U.S. Green Card holder you must submit along with the application the W-9S form that can be downloaded from the IRS website, with proof of your social security number. With this information, LAU is able to provide U.S. students (or parents of dependent students) with Form 1098-T that is used for American tax related purposes.

Learn how to prepare your documents to upload them on the online application. 

Notes:

• Only completed applications will be reviewed.
• Fulfillment of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
• Admission is valid for one semester only.
• Transfer of applications from one campus to another or change of major are possible if the requests are made within the set deadlines.
• The Admissions Office reserves the right to verify and request original documents of all copies submitted.

Step 5: View the financial aid and scholarships packages

Learn how to finance your education at LAU. 

How to apply

Step 1: Fill out and submit your application

Prepare your documents and apply online. You can do so through the LAU online application or via Common App:

• LAU online application: Application fee of $50 can be paid online using debit or credit cards (Visa or Mastercard only), or in cash through OMT or at BLOM Bank.
• LAU application via Common App: Application fee of $50 to be paid online.

Step 2: Apply for financial aid and scholarships

Learn how to finance your education, and take a look at the financial aid and scholarships packages at LAU. 

Step 3: Activate your Portal

After you apply and you pay your application fees, you will receive an email within 3 to 10 working days to the email address you filled out in your admission application. This email will contain your unique username and tentative password and the steps you need to follow to activate your Portal account. 

The LAU Portal is a personalized online platform, log in to be able to:

• view the admission decision,
• verify your application information,
• check missing and submitted documents,
• upload and submit missing or additional documents,
• apply for financial aid, scholarships, or housing,
• apply for the LAU English Entrance Exam (EEE) and view the results,
• check Important dates,
• learn more about your major,
• access your LAU email,
• connect with the Admissions officers,
• and much more…

Questions? Please contact the Admissions Office.

Accepted?

If you are an international student, please contact the Office of International Services for a smooth start.

On your Portal, view your admissions package:

• the major you are accepted to,
• acceptance letter,
• deposit payment form,
• financial aid/scholarships decisions,
• documents you need to fill out and submit,
• important dates for registration and orientation,
• and much more.

Questions? Please contact the Admissions Office.