- Start your applicationjoin.aub.edu.lb
- Send your SATCode 0902
- Deadlinesaub.edu.lb
- Email admissionsadmissions@aub.edu.lb
Check your SAT scores
Choose your school program and enter your SAT scores.
Your school program
You apply as a Sophomore: you skip the first year and start directly in your major.
Your SAT scores
Math200 to 800
English200 to 800
1,160/1,600
Your major (optional)
The number next to each major is the SAT total it needs for Early Admission. Regular admission has no minimum per major.
MajorEarly Admission SAT
Your English meets AUB's requirement
AUB sets no minimum SAT total for you, so a higher total makes your application stronger.
To get in
SAT total
No minimumAUB compares your SAT total and your Grade 10 and 11 averages with other applicants.
English: you start in ENGL 102
Met- Your English
- 560
- Needed
- 530
You meet the English requirement for admission.
Aim for ENGL 203: take the WPT
Pass the WPT before you register and you start in ENGL 203, skipping ENGL 102. That is one English course less.
Tuition discounts
Early Admission
Meets 0 of 12 majorsAlso called Early Merit. Apply by 31 October for a December decision and up to 30% off tuition. Each major has its own SAT total: pick yours to compare.
10% scholarship
Need 350 more- Your total
- 1,160
- Needed
- 1,510
AUB gives it for a superscore above 1,500, so 1,510 or more, by the application deadline
Source: AUB Apply pages and 2026-27 catalogue
What you need to apply
The documents for your school program, and who sends each one.
Sophomore · French Bac
Change school- You start directly in your major
- Up to 6 majors, max 2 per faculty
- SAT required, no minimum score published
When you apply
Application and $50 fee
Who: You
Up to 6 majors. Pay by card, at the AUB Cashier, OMT or Whish
ID or passport copy
Who: You
PDF, max 2MB
Grade 10 and 11 transcripts
Who: You, then your school
You upload copies, your school sends the originals
Student Secondary Form (SSF)
Who: Your school counselor
Counselor fills it in, you upload it. One per school if you changed schools
Official SAT scores
Who: College Board
Code 0902, "All Scores". No email or paper copies
After you are accepted
$1,000 deposit
Who: You
Non-refundable, goes toward tuition
English score
Who: You
By mid-August
Grade 10, 11 and 12 transcripts and a diploma copy
Who: Your school
Official copies, by early July
Certified Bac, or Ministry equivalence
Who: You
By mid-November
Medical exam
Who: You
Before registration
Good to know
- No essay, recommendation letters or interview. AUB decides on your SAT and your Grade 10 and 11 grades.
- Your Grade 12 grades and official exams do not count in the decision, but you must pass them to start at AUB.
- If you live outside Lebanon, you can apply through the Common App instead of the AUB application.
How to apply
Book the SAT
On College Board. Pick AUB (code 0902) when you register so sending your scores is free. Last SAT for Fall 2027: December 2026
Apply online and pay $50
On join.aub.edu.lb. Choose up to 6 majors, upload your ID, transcripts and SSF
Send your official documents
College Board sends your SAT to code 0902. Your school sends original transcripts and the SSF to Building 20
After you are accepted
$1,000 deposit, English score by mid-August, Grade 12 transcript and certified Bac
Dates and deadlines
- 3Oct
Last SAT for Early Admission
3 Oct 2026
- 9Oct
AUB-EN English exam
9 Oct 2026 · Book 6 to 8 October
- 31Oct
Early Admission (Early Merit) and Spring 2027 applications close
31 Oct 2026In 15 days
- 1Nov
Fall 2027 regular applications open
1 Nov 2026In 16 days
- 5Nov
AUB-EN English exam
5 Nov 2026 · 5 and 6 NovemberIn 20 days
- 5Dec
Last SAT for Fall 2027 regular
5 Dec 2026In 50 days
- 20Dec
Fall 2027 regular applications close
20 Dec 2026In 2 months
- 31Dec
Early Admission decisions
31 Dec 2026 · By the end of DecemberIn 3 months
- 31Mar
Regular decisions
31 Mar 2027 · By the end of MarchIn 6 months
- 15Aug
English requirement due
15 Aug 2027 · By mid-AugustIn 10 months
English
All AUB courses are taught in English, so you need an English score before you register. An SAT English score of 530 or more is enough. If yours is lower, take the AUB-EN, TOEFL or IELTS by mid-August. AUB does not accept Duolingo.
Your first English course
Your English score sets your first English course at AUB. The higher you start, the fewer English courses you take.
Step 1
ENGL 100A/B
Intensive English
No creditBefore the regular courses. You can take at most 2 other courses beside it and must pass it within 2 terms.
You start here with
AUB-EN 25 to 31, TOEFL 3 to 3.9
Step 2
ENGL 102
Enrichment English
Skip it with the WPTWhere most new students start. You can skip it by passing the WPT.
You start here with
SAT English 530, AUB-EN 32, TOEFL 4, IELTS 6.0
Step 3
ENGL 203
Academic English
For creditEvery AUB student has to take it. Start here and you skip ENGL 102.
You start here with
Placed in ENGL 102, then pass the WPT
The tests you can use
You need a score from one of these tests. SAT English is the easiest, since you take the SAT anyway.
Part of the SAT
SAT English
Minimum for AUB
530out of 800
You start in ENGL 102
For ENGL 203: get 40 on the AUB-EN, then pass the WPT
The Reading and Writing half of the SAT. You take it anyway, so it is the easiest way to meet the requirement.
- Cost
- Included in the SAT
- Results
- With your SAT scores
- Send
- College Board, code 0902
- Valid
- 2 years
AUB's own exam
AUB-EN (EEE)
Minimum for AUB
32
You start in ENGL 102
40 or more: you can also sit the WPT for ENGL 203
AUB's English Entrance Exam, also called the EEE. On paper, at the AUB Testing Center.
- Cost
- $50
- When
- Every month, book on your AUB portal
- Results
- Within 9 working days
- Valid
- 1 year
International test
TOEFL iBT
Minimum for AUB
4out of 6
You start in ENGL 102
4.5 or more: you can also sit the WPT for ENGL 203
English test by ETS, on computer at a test center or at home.
- Cost
- About $230, see ets.org
- Where
- Test center or at home
- Send
- Upload to your AUB portal
- Valid
- 2 years
International test
IELTS Academic
Minimum for AUB
6.0out of 9
You start in ENGL 102
6.5 or more: you can also sit the WPT for ENGL 203
English test by the British Council and IDP, on paper or computer at a test center.
- Cost
- $225 to $250, by test center
- Where
- British Council and other centers in Lebanon
- Send
- Upload to your AUB portal
- Valid
- 2 years
AUB's own test, optional
WPT
Score you need
4in each of the 3 parts
You start in ENGL 203
Writing Placement Test. For students placed in ENGL 102 who want to start in ENGL 203. On paper at AUB, before you register.
- Cost
- $25
- Who can sit it
- AUB-EN 40, TOEFL 4.5 or IELTS 6.5
- Results
- Within 9 working days
- Retake
- After 2 months
If you missed a score
Low SAT, Sophomore
No cut-off, but a weaker file. Retake by December 2026: AUB keeps your best Math and English.
Freshman below 950
No automatic acceptance, but still reviewed. Retake by December 2026, or apply without the SAT with 13/20.
Below the Early Admission score
Moved to regular admission automatically. No need to reapply.
SAT English below 530
Still admissible. By mid-August: AUB-EN 32, TOEFL 4, IELTS 6.0, or retake the SAT.
AUB-EN 25 to 31, or TOEFL 3 to 3.9
Intensive English (ENGL 100A/B): no degree credit, max 6 other credits, no financial aid. Pass within 2 terms or admission is cancelled. Retake AUB-EN before you register to avoid it.
AUB-EN below 25
University Preparatory Program: 2 terms of English, then an exit exam into the freshman class.
Missed 31 October
Regular admission: 1 November to 20 December 2026.
Majors
Pick a major to see its requirements for the school program you chose above.
Choose a major
MajorEarly Admission SAT
SAT total for Early Admission
1,350
Apply by 31 October with this total or higher to be considered for Early Admission. With a lower total, AUB reviews you in regular admission.
French Bac subjects you should have
Math (1ère and Terminale), Physics-Chemistry (1ère)
If you did not take one of these, you can still apply. AUB may give you a remedial course in your first year.
Good to know
- Medicine is not a first-year major. You finish a bachelor's with the pre-med courses, then take the MCAT.
- Business students choose their concentration in year 2.
Scholarships and financial aid
Tuition discounts AUB gives for high scores and grades, and aid based on your family's income.
Up to 30%
Early Admission (Early Merit)
For high Grade 10 and 11 grades and your major's SAT total, if you apply by 31 October
Up to 50%
Financial aid
Based on your family's income. Apply for it within 30 days of submitting your application
+10%
SAT of 1,510 or more
For a superscore above 1,500, so 1,510 or more. Added on top of an Early Admission award
GPA 3.5
Keeping your award
Keep a GPA of 3.5 or more every term to keep a merit award
Links and contacts
Office of Admissions, Building 20: first building on the right from the Medical Gate, ground floor. Summer hours (June to August) end at 2:30.
FAQ
What SAT score do I need for AUB?
It depends on how you apply. Sophomore applicants (Lebanese Bac, French Bac, IB Diploma) have no published minimum: AUB compares your SAT superscore and Grade 10 and 11 averages with other applicants. Freshman applicants are accepted automatically with 950 and passed Grades 10 and 11.
What is the difference between Freshman and Sophomore?
A Sophomore skips the first year and starts directly in their major. A Freshman spends a first year in Arts and Sciences, then chooses a major. Your school program decides which one you are: Lebanese Bac, French Bac, IB Diploma and Technical Bac enter as Sophomore; American high school and O Levels enter as Freshman.
What is Early Admission?
AUB calls it Early Merit Admission. Apply by 31 October with high Grade 10 and 11 grades and the SAT score set for your major, and you get a decision by the end of December plus up to 30% off tuition. It counts for fall entry and your first-choice major in each faculty. If you miss the score, you move to regular admission automatically.
What if my SAT English is below 530?
You can still be admitted. Before mid-August, meet the English requirement with AUB-EN 32+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or IELTS Academic 6.0, or retake the SAT. Lower AUB-EN or TOEFL scores place you in intensive English, which you must pass within two terms.
What is the AUB-EN, or EEE?
AUB's own English Entrance Exam. It is paper based, costs $50, runs every month at AUB and is booked from your admissions portal. 32 to 39 places you in ENGL 102. 40 or more also lets you try the Writing Placement Test for ENGL 203.
Does AUB accept Duolingo?
No. AUB's approved English tests are the SAT English section, AUB-EN, TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic.
Does AUB superscore the SAT?
Yes. AUB takes your highest Math and your highest English from different test dates, so send "All Scores".
Can I study medicine directly after school?
No. You finish a bachelor's degree in any major with the pre-med courses, take the MCAT, then apply to medical school.
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This guide is independent and not affiliated with American University of Beirut. Checked 4 October 2026 on AUB's official pages. Requirements can change, so confirm with admissions: Apply as a Sophomore, Apply as a Freshman, English requirements, 2026-27 catalogue, Deadlines.