Admission

Criteria for Admission

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;
• Pass the relevant admission examinations as listed below.

Faculty	Department	Required Exams
Arts	English	Reading Ability, Comprehension, Writing & Grammar
	French	Compréhension et expression orales et écrites et Grammaire
	Mass Communication (Students who have successfully completed 30 credit hours with a total cumulative GPA>=2.17)	General Knowledge, “Arabic, French & English Languages” & Computer Literacy
Commerce & Business Administration	All	English Language
Architectural Engineering	All	English Language, Architectural skills & Personal Interview
Engineering	All	English Language, Mathematics, Physics & Logical Thinking
Science	All	English Language
Pharmacy	All	English Language, Biology, Physics & Chemistry
Medicine	All	English Language, Biology, Physics & Chemistry
Dentistry	All	English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry & Practical Exam
Health Sciences	Nutrition, Medical Laboratory & Technology	English Language, Biology & Chemistry
Health Sciences	Nursing & Physical Therapy	English Language, Biology, Chemistry & Personal Interview

Notes

BAU exempts four students of the top ten in the official Lebanese Secondary School examinations (all branches) from taking the admission exams.
- Both the Admission exams and the total score received on the Secondary School Certificate examinations contribute in definite percentages towards the Placement score.
- The Admission council will evaluate applicants and final acceptance will be based on the applicant's qualifications and availability of places.

Documents Required

The following documents are required for enrollment:
1. Two photocopies of the High School Certificate or its equivalent, one of which must be authenticated by the relevant authorities.
2. An original and a photocopy of the single Civil Status Record plus a photocopy of the family Civil Status Record. (For Lebanese applicants only)
3. Birth Certificate and a photocopy of passport. (For non-Lebanese applicants only)
4. Two recent passport size photos endorsed by the relevant authorities.