• To commit, in precise but flexible way, to the world
standards of accreditation and quality assurance to guarantee the continuous
performance of the Faculty according to the best world criterias in the field of
Law and Political Sciences, and to guarantee student's right to obtain a world
recognized diploma in order to be able to compete in the Labor Market and reach
the occupation wanted by every one.
• To define the courses specifications and teaching methods according to the
requirements of the Arab Community, and more particularly, of the Lebanese
Society, in view of serving people of the region to achieve their ambitions.
• During your high school studies, did you like philosophical courses more than
the scientific ones?
• If you are in conflict with another person, do you usually try to reach an
amicable settlement instead of using violence?
• In embarrassing situations, do you try to defend your brother, your comrade,
or your friend even if you think that he deserves punishment for what he did?
• Do you show strength or courage when you face your father or your teacher for
your misbehavior?
• Do you suffer and feel moral pain when you are victim of unfairness?
If your answer is yes to most of these questions, then you have to join us.
The Faculty of Law & Political Science offers a Bachelor Degree in two areas
of specialization:
1. Law
2. Political Science
The Bachelor of Law Degree consists of 146 Credit Hours while the Bachelor of
Political Science degree consists of 144 Credit Hours. The standard program of
study for a Bachelor Degree in both specializations is 8 semesters
To be accepted for an undergraduate degree, applicants must:
• hold the official Lebanese Secondary School Certificate in a branch relevant
to the chosen undergraduate field of specialization, or an official equivalent;
• Students applying for the department of Political Science should pass an
entrance exam in: General Knowledge – Arabic Language – French or English
Language.
The Faculty of Law and Political Science offers Master and PhD Degrees.
Master Degrees
The Master Degree requirements consist of 36 Credit Hours and are offered in the
following specializations:
1. Public Law
2. Private Law
3. International & Diplomatic Relation
4. International Trade
5. Administrative & Financial Laws
6. Political Science
PhD Degrees
The PhD Degree requirements consist of 60 Credit Hours and are offered in two
areas of specialization:
1. Law
2. Political Science
1. Applicants for any of the postgraduate diplomas must hold a Bachelor
Degree obtained from BAU or any other recognized university.
2. Applicants for the Master Degree must hold a Bachelor Degree obtained from
Beirut Arab University or any recognized university with a minimum CGPA grade of
“C”; or a Specialized Graduate Diploma with a minimum CGPA grade of “C” or its
equivalent.
3. Applicants for the PhD Degree must hold a Master degree from Beirut Arab
University or any other recognized university that qualifies him/her to pursue
their PhD.Master & PhD students should pass the TOEFL exam with at least an
average of 500, or IELTS, or its equivalent in other languages before
registering for the thesis.
BAU – Hariri Building – 7th & 8th Floor
Phone: 00961 1 300110 ext. 2419
E-mail: law@bau.edu.lb
Departments
01. Civil Law
02. Public Law
03. Penal Law
04. Commercial Law
05. Civil Procedural Law
06. Public International Law
07. Private International Law
08. Islamic Law (Shariaa)
09. History and Philosophy of Law
10. Economic and Public Fiscal Studies
11. Political Science