American University of Beirut

American University of Beirut

About

Founded in 1866, the American University of Beirut is a teaching-centered research university based on the American liberal arts model of higher education.

AUB has over 8,000 students and 800 faculty members.

The University encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to graduate men and women committed to creative and critical thinking, lifelong learning, personal integrity, civic responsibility, and leadership.

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