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Beirut Residency Requirement

As part of the General Education program, all AUB Mediterraneo students are required to complete a residency period at American University of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon. This non-credit requirement is designed to promote academic engagement, cultural immersion, and civic participation within the wider AUB community.

Most students complete the residency during their third year of study, in consultation with their academic advisor and with support from the Office of International Programs.

The residency may be fulfilled through one of the following approved pathways:

  • Conducting a community-based and/or civic engagement project in Beirut
  • Completing an internship in Beirut
  • Spending one or two academic terms at the AUB campus in Beirut
  • Undertaking an approved research visit

All residency pathways require prior approval and completion of the required documentation.

The full residency requirements, approval process, and student forms are available in this guidance document.

For additional details and support, please visit the Office of International Programs.