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President's Message \
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Beirut Arab University is one of the top universities in Lebanon steadily moving forward in the world of education. Since its foundation in 1960, the University has made significant progress towards creating a community of teaching and learning. It's a private institution for higher education accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). BAU offers 47 undergraduate programs and 95 graduate programs at its ten faculties. Our responsibilities and commitment towards academic and research excellence, diversity, and creative innovation were a key element for attaining international accreditations for most of our programs. At BAU, our students receive high quality education, knowledge, practical and personal skills needed to produce better education outcomes and reach their highest level of academic achievements. We welcome you to join BAU to find out the endless opportunities, discover a unique learning community, and enjoy a vibrant and diverse university life.
Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi President of Beirut Arab University
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One of the BAU greatest achievements is the International Institutional Accreditation, which reflects high standards and quality of the University education. Also, the attainment of International Accreditation for almost all BAU educational programs, will help our graduates to shape their future by expanding opportunities in job markets beyond our region boundaries.
Prof. Mohamed Saad Raslan Dean of Academic Development and Quality
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At Beirut Arab University, our objective is to change the world through education. As Dean of Graduate Studies and Research my aim is to invest significantly in graduate education and research and expand the already momentous opportunities for our graduate students to generate new knowledge to prepare for careers inside and outside Lebanon and to tackle the growing needs of society. We are deeply committed to offer high quality graduate programs that nurture the capacities of our graduate students and create a culture that builds a better community.
Prof. Hania Nakkash Dean of Graduate Studies & Research
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Deans' Messages \
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On behalf of Student Affairs' Staff, I would like to welcome you all to Beirut Arab University. Along with the academic staff members, we would like to assure you of the utmost consideration with which we regard our students. The aim is to strengthen communication with BAU students in order to share and exchange ideas and views to foster a spirit of team work in accordance with the University's regulations. We go to great length to provide professional services to all our stakeholders, including students, faculty, the University administration, and the parents of undergraduate students. Finally, we are always ready to offer any help and support for the academic and social development of our students.
Prof. Sobhi Abou Chahine Dean of Student Affairs
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BAU Timeline \ 1960 / 2016
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1960
The Foundation of BAU and the beginning of its academic journey. The opening of the Faculties of Human Sciences (Arts previously) and Law & Political Science (Law previously).
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1961
The opening of the Faculty of Business Administration (Commerce & Business Administration previously).
1962
The launch of the Faculty of Architecture - Design & Built Environment (Architectural Engineering previously).
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1970
The announcement of "Jamal Abdel Nasser" award for academic distinction to commemorate his outstanding contributions and achievements along with a hall bearing his name.
1975
The establishment of the Faculty of Engineering.
1976
The opening of the Faculty of Science.
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1982
The restoration of faculties and buildings after the Israeli invasion.
1986
The initiation of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
1995
The launch of the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry.
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2005
The opening of the Faculty of Nursing (Health Sciences recently). Honoring and commemorating the name of the martyred prime minister Rafic Hariri by naming the practical Faculties' building as "Hariri Building".
2006
The opening of Debbieh Campus and moving the Faculty of Architecture Design & Built Environment to be the first BAU faculty to reside in the Campus.
2008
The acquisition of site in Bekaa for the future campus. The establishment of the Faculty of Health Sciences including four main departments: Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Physical Therapy. Moving the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering to Debbieh Campus. BAU Timeline
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2010
The celebration of the Golden Jubilee and launching a new visual identity for the University. The opening of Tripoli Campus.
2012
The establishment of the Research Center for Environment and Development (RCED) at Bekaa Campus. The receipt of RIBA Accreditation by the Faculty of Architecture - Design & Built Environment.
2013
Releasing the "Code of Ethics" at BAU. The attainment of ABET Accreditation for the Computer Science Program at the Faculty of Science. The attainment of ABET Accreditation for the Communication & Electronics Program at the Faculty of Engineering. BAU Timeline
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2014
The Faculty of Dentistry's attainment of an International Recognition from ADEE.
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2015
The University's attainment of the International Institutional Accreditation from FIBAA. FIBAA Accreditation attainment by the Faculty of Business Administration. The attainment of CCAPP Accreditation by the Faculty of Pharmacy.
2016
Honoring the contributions of the Late Secretary General through launching the Issam Houri Square, Hall, and Award. The attainment of FIBAA Accreditation for the Faculty of Law & Political Science in its three programs Bachelor, Masters, and PhD.
2017
The Psychology Program at the Faculty of Human Sciences attains academic accreditation by AHPGS.
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Rules and Regulations
Inside BAU \
Supporting Your Steps
The University applies the credit hour system in all its programs. Each department in the University’s faculties assigns an academic advisor who provides council and guidance to a group of students. The academic advisor assists in course selection and helps solve any issues or problems his/her advisees might encounter throughout their enrollment.
Graduation Requirements To be eligible for graduation, students must satisfy the following requirements: Inside BAU
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- The completion of studies within a period not exceeding double the standard study duration to receive a degree in the chosen major. - The completion of the minimum credit hour requirements for all types of courses including mandatory courses, elective courses, university courses, and free courses, etc. required in the major as specified in the curriculum of the relevant faculty. - Earning the ICDL certificate within the first four semesters of study. - The final CGPA grade must be at least 2.00 to attain the relevant academic degree. Otherwise, students must repeat one or more courses to get their CGPA up to at least 2.00.
Studying at BAU BAU offers a variety of specializations for its students in different disciplines among its ten faculties. Inside BAU
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BAU has been developing and prospering since its establishment to encompass ten Faculties across its campuses. These Faculties consist of different specialties as following:
Faculties \
Positioning for the Future
Faculty of Human Sciences Arabic Language & Literature, English Language & Literature, French Language & Literature, Sociology, Psychology, and Mass Communication. Location: Beirut Campus
Faculty of Law and Political Science
Civil Law, Islamic Law, Penal Law, Public Law, Commercial Law, Civil Procedural Law, Public International Law, Private International Law, History & Philosophy of Law, Economic & Public Finance, and Political Science. Location: Beirut Campus
Faculty of Business Administration Accounting, Economics, and Business Administration. Location: Beirut, Debbieh & Tripoli Campuses
Faculty of Architecture - Design & Built Environment Architecture and Design Programs. Location: Debbieh & Tripoli Campuses
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Faculty of Engineering Electrical & Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical & Petroleum Engineering. Location: Debbieh & Tripoli Campuses
Faculty of Science
Physics, Mathematics & Computer Science, Chemistry, and Biological & Environmental Sciences. Location: Debbieh & Tripoli Campuses
Faculty of Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, and Pharmacy Practice. Location: Beirut Campus
Faculty of Medicine
Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Medical Sciences. Location: Beirut Campus
Faculty of Dentistry
Developmental Sciences, Biological & Diagnostic Sciences, Oral Surgical Sciences, Restorative Sciences, and Oral Rehabilitation Sciences. Location: Beirut Campus
Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Medical Lab Technology, and Physical Therapy. Location: Beirut & Tripoli Campuses
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Libraries \
Discovering the Libraries
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Throughout five decades, Beirut Arab University has recognized a remarkable development that allows its libraries to serve academic purposes and scientific research. BAU has eight libraries which are distributed over the three campuses: 1. Human Sciences Library (Beirut Campus) 2. Law and Political Science Library (Beirut Campus) 3. Business Administration Library (Beirut Campus) 4. Architecture - Design & Built Environment Library (Debbieh Campus) 5. Engineering and Science Library (Debbieh Campus) 6. Medical Sciences Library (Beirut Campus) 7. Dentistry Library (Beirut Campus) 8. Tripoli Library (Centralized Library divided into five sections including Business Administration Library, Engineering Library, Architecture - Design & Built Environment Library, Science Library, and Health Sciences Library). The Libraries hold different kinds of information resources, both print and electronic, such as books, theses and dissertations, academic research, textbooks, references, special collections such as rare books, journals, and many kinds of multimedia. In addition, libraries at BAU comprise specialized and multidisciplinary databases. BAU libraries serve and meet the scientific needs of
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the ten Faculties and occupy 3638 m² of the total area of University Campuses.
Library Collection - Books and journals: Print & online; - Special collections: Rare books, manuscripts, and maps; - Dissertations; - Databases: Specialized & multidisciplinary; - Multidisciplinary databases: academic search complete, Wiley, Sage, Springer, Cambridge, and Taylor & Francis; - Tools: EBSCO Discovery service: federated search, Turn it in: plagiarism checker; - JCR: Journal citation report; - Scopus & scival: Journal impact factor.
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BAU Library Memberships - LALC (Lebanese Academic Library Consortium); - LIDS (Inter Library Loan, Document Delivery Service); - LLA (Lebanese Library Association); - IFLA (International Federation of Library Association).
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Campuses \
Having a Walk at BAU
Beirut Campus Beirut Campus is the main branch, which is located in the heart of Beirut in Tareek El Jadida. The land spans an area of 41,107 m² and comprises two buildings with a total built area of 50,000 m². The main building has an area of 22,675 m² and is utilized by BAU administration and the Faculties of Business Administration and Dentistry. There are a 300 - seat festivities hall, five seminar rooms which are furnished and equipped with multimedia and display screens, a specially designed “Al Multaqa” which is the Center for cultural and art activities, a Student Activities and Alumni & Career Office Building, a gymnasium, sports hall, and a cafeteria. The second building is the 12 - storey Hariri Building with two basements and a ground floor. It is built on an area of 27,070 m² and is comprised of five faculties: Human Sciences, Law & Political Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, and Health Sciences.
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Debbieh Campus Debbieh Campus is located 33 km from Beirut city. The land spans an area of 1,353,000 m² and the total built area is 50,000 m². It comprises three buildings for the faculties and the administration, two buildings for student dorms, two buildings for staff dorms, a mosque, an astronomical observatory, a bank, a cafeteria, an open theater, and a student lounge. The Campus is comprised of three Faculties: Architecture - Design & Built Environment, Engineering, and Science.
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Tripoli Campus Tripoli Campus is located in Basateen Al Mina area. The land spans an area of 15.540 m² and the total built area is 35.594 m². It comprises an administration building and five buildings for the faculties; each has a basement, a ground floor, and three storeys with a parking lot. The campus is comprised of five Faculties: Business Administration, Architecture - Design & Built Environment, Bekaa Campus Engineering, Science, Bekaa Campus is located in Jdeita and Taalbayah and Health Sciences. real estate. The land spans an area of 183.391 m² and the total built area is 2000 m². It apportioned two distinctive locations for the Research Center for Environment and Development and the Alumni Club.
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Centers \
Enhancing Community Services
Center for Consultation The Center for Consultation (CC) was established in 1998 to create a link between the University and all sectors within the Lebanese community. The Center deploys the resources and facilities available at BAU and offers research, consultancy and quality control services specific to the needs of organizations and institutions. The Center specializes in the following areas: - Technical and Academic Consultations - Laboratory Testing and Experimentation.
Academic Development & Quality Assurance Center The Center was established in 2007 aiming at providing a technical support in the field of Quality Assurance to all constituents of the University and monitoring the implementation of up-to-date techniques in teaching, learning and research, as well as proposing developments of curricula and assessment methods in accordance with quality assurance criteria adopted at higher education institutions. The Center aims at evaluating the University academic performance and enhancing community services and environmental development through
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these main objectives and responsibilities: - Assisting the University to achieve its mission and vision; - Monitoring quality assurance at faculties and departments; - Providing Faculties with technical support related to the assessment of teaching and learning processes; - Supporting the educational process through assessing the inputs and outputs of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the educational process; - Organizing workshops for teaching and learning; - Supporting Faculties’ programmes to attain international accreditation.
Media Center The Media Center was established in 2007 to organize and expand media training activities at the University for students majoring in Mass Communication. It seeks to prepare the students for the challenges of the New Media through becoming a part of the evolution in the fields of Technology and Globalization. The Media Center aspires to be one of the foremost centers of mass communication and media production by offering training programs based on quality education, scientific research, and international broadcast standards. The Center aims at: - Increasing technical media skills of Mass Communication students; - Providing training sessions for people interested in the media domain; - Serving as the only source of media archives for the University; - Enhancing the Center’s audio-visual equipment through continuous upgrading; - Using the Center as a production house through joint ventures with TVs and media specialists.
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Language Center The Center was established in 2008 to satisfy the needs of English language proficiency due to the alteration of the medium of instruction to English and due to the requirements of the job market, thus satisfying the needs of the local community. The Center works on: - Promoting competence in multi-lingual and intercultural communication; - Improving students' linguistic competence in English and / or French and sharpening their skills necessary for academic purposes; - Participating in local and international conventions, conferences, seminars, and workshops related to education and language learning; - Offering scientific and systematic consultations related to educational techniques and teacher training.
Human Rights Center The HRC was established in 2009 as a specialized center, independent of all the faculties and departments at the University, and aims to create a more harmonious community and to build a better future for youth. It is a University initiative that assists students, and accordingly their communities, towards a better understanding of their rights by raising their awareness through formal and non-formal methods. Thus, students‘ education is complemented all through their University years, and for years to come. The Center strives to: - Collaborate with other national and international institutions and NGOs; - Achieve its objectives by providing empowerment skills, access to data, students’ development activities, and communal interaction.
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Center For Entrepreneurship The CFE was established in 2011 as one of BAU’s divisions for social responsibility. The CFE aims to promote the culture of entrepreneurship through identifying individuals with entrepreneurial potential, providing them with relevant input and equipping them with skills. The Center plays an important role in: - Helping the University achieve its mission and vision; - Providing all technical support for the success of presentation of the submitted projects; - Spotlighting scientific research in all fields; - Engaging stakeholders inside and outside BAU.
Research Center for Environment & Development The RCED was established in 2011 and continues to facilitate research projects that address aspects and tackle problems of environment and sustainable development. RCED presumes to play a key role in the monitoring, protection and conservation of precious Lebanese natural resources and contributing to their appropriate management approaches. As such, the ecological approach utilized by RCED treats the social, biological, and physical determinants of environmental protection as key goals of development. The Center strives to: - Conduct applied research to conserve natural resources towards sustainable use and community development; - Provide applied research internships for undergraduate and graduate students; - Stimulate participation in national and international cooperation programs and interdisciplinary collaborative research networking; - Establish community outreach programs and engagement activities; - Enhance environmental community awareness.
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Center for Continuing & Professional Education The CCPE was established in 2014 as one of BAU’s divisions for community services through lifelong learning. The Center is: - Striving to be a leading unit for supporting excellence in life-long learning and continuing education in Lebanon, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region; - Enforcing the link between the University and the community and enhancing the prospects for communication and cooperation between them through the organization and execution of continuing education courses; - Contributing to the efforts for a sustainable human development by employing the capabilities and expertise of the University's academic and technical disciplines relevant to systems in existing faculties to satisfy the professional development needs of the community.
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Offices \
Presenting Our Offices
Technical Office The Office was established in 2008 to support BAU's outcome. It is committed to provide technical support through reports and publications in collaboration with academic and non-academic staff. The Office works on: - P roviding official updated Information about BAU to both internal and external sectors; - E nhancing the quality of reports and publications through following up on the latest trends; - P ioneering new ideas and collecting necessary information to make sound decisions in the implementation of publications; -M anaging photo selection and supervising the layout and the printing processes; -R evising and proofreading projects for accuracy, clarity, and consistency of content; -A ssisting in implementing the Visual Identity inside the University.
Alumni & Career Office The Alumni and Career Office was established in 2008 to encourage BAU alumni to remain involved in the ongoing life of the University and to find ways to reconnect them to the institution and to each other. The Office aims to:
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- Establish and cultivate relations with alumni and friends of BAU through communications, programs, and services; - Provide volunteer opportunities for alumni to devote some of their time and talents on behalf of the University and its students; - Support the fundraising activities and priorities of the University; - Encourage individual alumni to provide financial support to the University; - Prepare graduates to move from the learning environment to the professional environment.
International Relations Office The IRO was established in 2011 and aims to become an actor in the international education sphere in Lebanon. The Office is responsible for: - Establishing, managing and monitoring cooperation agreements and international projects with international institutions; - Supporting exchange programs for students and staff; - Sustaining relationships with partners and representing the University abroad.
Internal Audit Office The Office was established in 2011 to evaluate the work of various University departments and to help them perform their tasks in a better way in consistence with the University rules and regulations. The Office reports directly to the President. The Office aims to: - Support the University Administration by offering reports on the efficiency of the internal controls and the integrity of transactions; - Uphold University policies and regulations. The Office also works with two types of Internal Control: - Internal Administrative Control: Specializes in reviewing the asset protection and compliance with the administrative regulations; - Internal Finance Control: Specializes in monitoring and ensuring compliance with the financial rules and regulation.
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Legal Affairs Office The LAO was established at BAU in 2015 with the mission of providing a full range of timely and professional legal counseling, guidance, and advice to the University on matters related to legal affairs affecting higher education institutions in Lebanon while striving to minimize legal risk. The Office is responsible for: - Providing legal advice; - Representing BAU; - Ensuring compliance with Lebanese laws; - Preparing and reviewing contracts; - Coordinating legal affairs with various departments at the University.
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Website Office The Office was established in 2016 to improve and develop BAU website. The Office is responsible for: - Designing, developing, and testing of BAU Website; - Assisting in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, estimates, and work plans; - Planning, developing, and testing for the entire website life cycle; - Preparing reports, manuals, and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software; - Capturing new knowledge and market trends to keep the website at the forefront of technology and capability trends; - Creating internal applications and services to monitor, store, and update data; - Communicating with the internal parties for updates on daily basis; - Involving the owners in training sessions in order to understand and use website features; - Ensuring that project deliverables are within established budget and on time.
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Connecting Learning to Life
Student Life \
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In addition to academic pursuits, extracurricular activities make up a valuable part of the overall University experience. Students can develop their social and interpersonal skills by getting involved in organizing events and activities. This will help to improve their teamwork skills and ability to build meaningful relationships with friends and peers. Activities are divided into three categories: Sports Activities, Social & Cultural Activities, and Artistic Activities.
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The following clubs and athletic teams are available at Beirut Campus: Teams: Basketball (Male), Basketball (Female), Football, Futsal, Volleyball (Male), Volleyball (Female), Handball (Male), Archery, Chess, Muay Thai, Table Tennis, Swimming. Clubs: Drama, Music, Folk Dance, Zumba, Scouts, Lebanese Red Cross Youth Center-BAU.
The following clubs and athletic teams are available at Debbieh Campus: Teams: Basketball (Male), Basketball (Female), Football (Male), Futsal (Male), Volleyball, Handball (Male), Chess, Table Tennis, Kick Boxing, Body Building, Tennis, Astronomy, Wrestling (Male), Athletics, Badminton. Clubs: Drama, Music, Zumba, Scouts, Dance.
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The following clubs and athletic teams are available at Tripoli Campus: Teams: Basketball (Male), Basketball (Female), Football (Male), Volleyball (Male), Volleyball (Female), Table Tennis (Male), Kick Boxing (Male), Body Building, Cardio, Aerobics. Clubs: Drama, Music, Arts, Dance, Social, TEDx, Entrepreneur, Environmental, and Adventure.
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Creating University Lifestyle
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- Sports Facilities; - Dorms and Housing Facilities; - Cafeterias and Kiosks; - Outdoor Event Venues; - Al Multaqa (Cultural Center); - Conference Halls; - Banking Services; - Phone and Mail Services; - Stationery Services; - Astronomical Observatory; - Transportation; - Parkings; - Libraries; - Reading Rooms; - BAU Healthcare Center; - Student Lounges.
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