Study in Lebanon

• Apply for a student visa and residence permit through General Security with your university's support after you are admitted
• No fixed funds figure is published; plan to pay fees and living costs in US dollars and check how you will access money, as banking is still recovering
• Several governments advise against travel to parts of Lebanon; check current government travel advice before committing

• A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, with an equivalence from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and a relevant bachelor's degree for master's
• English-taught programs: IELTS or TOEFL; Arabic-taught programs: Arabic proficiency; French-taught programs (such as Université Saint-Joseph): French proficiency
• Official transcripts and certificates, attested and with certified translations if they are not in English, French or Arabic
• Apply through the university's online admission portal
• A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs
• Apply for a student visa and residence permit with the university's support

Most universities are in Beirut and its suburbs, and the private universities teach in English or French. Since the economic crisis that began in 2019, daily costs depend heavily on the US dollar, and power cuts mean many buildings rely on private generators. Getting around depends on shared taxis, minibuses and ride-hailing apps. Security conditions can change quickly, so check current government travel advice and the university's plans before committing.