The American University of Beirut (AUB) is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning, founded in 1866, which functions under a charter from the State of New York. It is administrated by a private, autonomous Board of Trustees.
AUB
The American University of Beirut (AUB) is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning, founded in 1866, which functions under a charter from the State of New York. It is administrated by a private, autonomous Board of Trustees.
The University has five Faculties: Arts and Sciences; Medicine (which includes the School of Nursing); Engineering and Architecture; Agricultural and Food Sciences, and Health Sciences. In addition, there is a Division of Education Programs.
The University is co-educational, and women are admitted to all Faculties. The language of instruction is English.
AUB, as a private institution depends on several sources for financial support, as tuition and income from endowment cover only a small part of its budget. Therefore, the University relies on contributions from foundations and governments, with a major part coming from the United States Agency for International Development ; it also relies on contributions from Alumni, individuals, industry, and business in various parts of the world.
AUB continues in its campaign for long term financing. Information concerning fund raising may be obtained from the Office of Development, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.