Beirut Arab University English Requirements
Lebanon
Beirut Arab University (BAU) is a private, non-profit institution of higher education in Beirut, Lebanon, founded in 1960 through an initiative by the Birr Wal Ihsan waqf with academic and logistical support from Egypt, particularly Alexandria University. It comprises 10 faculties and is an active member of several international, European, and Arab university federations. The university participates in the Arab Universities Union and maintains a distinguished academic relationship with Alexandria University.
Quick answer
Beirut Arab University accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge B2 First, Cambridge C1 Advanced, and Cambridge C2 Proficiency for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 68 and IELTS Academic 5.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 68 | |
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge B2 First | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge C2 Proficiency | No published minimum |
Sources: bau.edu.lb/Undergraduate/Sophomore ↗
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 68 | |
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Sources: bau.edu.lb/Science/Academics-Admission-Requir… ↗bau.edu.lb/Engineering/Academics-Admission-Re… ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Beirut Arab University?+
Undergraduate admission to Beirut Arab University requires TOEFL iBT 68 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Beirut Arab University?+
Undergraduate admission to Beirut Arab University requires IELTS Academic 5.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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