International Office
Welcome to the International Office
USAL proudly welcomes students, educators, and partners from around the world. Our International Office serves as the gateway to global learning and cultural exchange, ensuring that every international student receives personalized support, academic guidance, and a smooth introduction to life in Lebanon.
Why Choose USAL?
USAL offers a unique combination of academic quality, human values, and community-centered education. International students benefit from a multilingual learning environment, affordable tuition, a supportive campus culture, and proximity to Beirut’s cultural hub. Our programs are practical, innovative, and aligned with job-market needs, ensuring students graduate with strong skills and global readiness.
USAL Programs
USAL offers 20 nationally approved programs across three major areas:
Arts & Sciences
Education
Management, Finance & Economics
Are you ready to take the next step toward your future career?
Admissions for International Students
USAL welcomes international applicants who demonstrate academic readiness and motivation to join a values-driven learning environment. Applicants must hold a recognized secondary certificate and demonstrate proficiency in the program’s language of instruction. Required documents include passport, transcripts, photos, and proof of language competence or placement test.
Tuition Fees & Financial Aid
USAL is committed to offering high-quality education at an accessible cost. International students benefit from transparent tuition fees, flexible payment plans, and merit-based financial aid opportunities. The Financial Aid Office provides personalized guidance to help students plan their educational investment effectively.
USAL International Services & Support
The International Office supports students through all visa-related steps by providing official acceptance letters, required documents, and guidance on Lebanese residency procedures. While USAL does not process visas directly, students receive clear information and timely support regarding visa issuance and residency renewal.
The International Office assists students in locating safe, comfortable, and affordable accommodation near campus. Support includes access to trusted housing contacts, guidance on rental expectations, assistance connecting with potential roommates, and orientation to transportation options.
International students enjoy a vibrant, inclusive, and academically supportive environment. USAL provides academic advising, learning support, library access, IT services, and personal guidance. Students are encouraged to engage in campus activities, clubs, volunteer opportunities, and leadership development initiatives.
Through the FutureReady Center, students benefit from career coaching, internships, skill-building workshops, and connections with NGOs and companies across Lebanon. USAL’s applied learning model ensures students gain professional experience and competencies that prepare them for employment locally and internationally.
USAL actively welcomes collaboration with universities, institutions, and organizations worldwide. We engage in bilateral exchanges, joint training, academic visits, virtual learning projects, and research initiatives. Our flexible partnership models allow institutions to design programs that meet shared goals.
Contact us at internationalservices@usal.edu.lb
USAL hosts visiting professors, researchers, trainers, and academic delegations for short-term teaching, workshops, field studies, and capacity-building programs. We also support the development of customized short courses, summer programs, and academic visits tailored to partner needs.
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
We Connect
After you submit your application, you will need to contact the registrar’s office to submit the required documents and to arrange for the entrance exams.
You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and completed your entrance exam, you’re ready to connect with your advisor and to create your schedule.
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