The American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo is offering two graduate programs:
Because all AUB Mediterraneo programs are cohort-based, we admit students only once a year, in the fall term.
Requirements for admission to graduate programs at the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo are as follows:
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended providing a complete record of study.
- Statement of purpose.
- Resume or CV
- English language requirement (upon admission and prior to matriculation).
English Language Requirement
Students who meet any of the following conditions at the time of application are exempted from the English language requirement:
1. Applicant has completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at AUB or AUB Mediterraneo.
2. Applicant was admitted to a degree program at AUB or AUB Mediterraneo no more than 5 years ago and completed at least two regular terms with good academic standing.
3. Applicant has completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in North America, Great Britain, Australia, or New Zealand.
4. Applicant has completed, no more than 5 years ago, an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university elsewhere in the world where English is listed as the only language of instruction (in the International Association of Universities World Higher Education Database) and where admission requires English language proficiency test scores that meet our English language requirements.
All other students applying to master's programs can demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores that meet or exceed the minimum score on one of several tests listed below.
TOEFL iBT | 97 | 2 years |
IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 2 years |
GRE (Verbal) | 147 | 5 years |
GMAT (Verbal) | 25 | 5 years |
- Students are not required to take the GRE and/or GMAT exam to be considered for admission to AUB Mediterraneo. These exams can be used, however, to meet the English language requirement.
- All graduate applicants are requested to demonstrate English language proficiency as soon as possible after receiving their admission decision from AUB Mediterraneo.
Application Deadline
2025–26 academic year | March 13, 2025 (extended until April 30, 2025) | May 16, 2025 | July 31, 2025 |
Linking to the American University of Beirut in Beirut
Students studying at the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo will benefit from the university's close ties with the AUB campus in Beirut in the form of student exchanges, faculty exchanges, collaborative research projects, and expanded online and hybrid learning opportunities. AUB Mediterraneo bases its educational philosophy and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. The university supports freedom of thought and expression, and seeks to graduate men and women committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity, civic responsibility and leadership. As a twin campus of the American University of Beirut, it works to develop students who are thoughtful, tolerant, and engaged global citizens.
To further this global mission, all AUB Mediterraneo students must be eligible to travel to Lebanon and will be required to complete a period of residency at AUB in Beirut. This can be done in one of three ways:
- Conduct a project on community-based learning in Beirut
- Complete an internship in Beirut
- Spend one or two academic terms in Beirut
How to apply:
Prospective students wishing to apply for graduate studies, must apply online.
Please check the following pages for information regarding:
If you are interested in graduate admission, please complete this form.