Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon

Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon (AUL), is an independent and nondenominational Lebanese higher education institution with undergraduate and graduate degree programs.[1]

Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon (AUL)
TypePrivate
Established1998 (1998)
PresidentAdnan Hamzeh
Students8000[1]
Location
Beirut
,
Lebanon
CampusCola, Beirut.
Websitewww.aul.edu.lb/

The main campus of the University is in Cola, Beirut. AUL has a branch in Jadra, south of Beirut and five study centers in Sin el Fil, Qalamoun - North Lebanon, Kaslik, Dekwaneh and Chtoura.[2]

History

AUL started under the name of “Business and Computer University College” (BCU) with two faculties but later expanded by adding the faculty of Arts and Humanities to the Business Administration, and Sciences and Fine Arts faculties thus gaining the University status and changed its name to meet the expansion of its major offerings.[1]

In 2007, BCU changed to become Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon (AUL); including 3 major faculties:

  • Faculty of Business Administration.
  • Faculty of Sciences and Fine Arts.
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

Accreditation and Recognitions

AUL is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education (2000) (MHE). That accreditation includes undergraduate and graduate levels.[3]

AUL is a member of the European Council for Business Education(ECBE), Arab Organization for Admission & registration of universities in Arab Nation (ACRAO), International Council for Hotels, Restaurants & Institutional Education, and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.[3]

AUL Jadra Campus offers the American University for Humanities Degree Programs.[4] An autonomous Program of Liberal Education within the University’s global network. The program is fully accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE),[5] a national accrediting agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education.[3]

Faculties

Faculty of Business Administration
  • B.A. in Accounting
  • B.A. in Banking and Finance
  • B.A. in Management
  • B.A. in Management Information Systems
  • B.A. in Marketing and Advertising
  • B.A. in Hospitality Management
  • B.A. in Events Management
  • B.A. in Travel Management
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Masters of Executive Business Administration (EMBA)[6]

Faculty of Sciences & Fine Arts

The Faculty of Sciences and Fine Arts houses 12 academic departments and programs in three separate divisions:

The Division of Computer Science & Engineering with the following departments:

  • BS. Computer Science.
  • BS. Computer Communication.
  • BSE. Computer Communication Engineering.
  • MS. Master of Science in Computer Science & Communication.

The Division of Fine Arts with the following departments:

  • BS. Graphic Design
  • BS. Interior Design

The Division of Basic Sciences with the following departments:

  • BS. Chemistry
  • BS. Physics
  • BS. Biology
  • BS. Environmental Sciences
  • BS. Mathematics
  • BS. Statistical Mathematics
  • BS. Actuarial Mathematics[7]

Faculty of Arts & Humanities
  • B.A. in Anthropology
  • B.A. in Arabic Literature
  • B.A. in Communication Arts
  • B.A. in English Literature
  • B.A. in Performance Arts
  • B.A. in Religious Studies
  • B.A. in Sociology
  • Teaching Diploma[8]

International Relations

MEMBERSHIPS:

Members in American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE)

European Council for business Education (ECBE)

Arab Organization for Admission & registration of universities in Arab Nation (ACRAO)

Intl. Council for Hotels, Restaurant & Institutional Education (I-CHRIE)

AFFILIATIONS:

Emporia State University USA

Cezar Ritz SWITZERLAND

Leeds Met. University U.K

Perpignan University FRANCE

FANCHAWE University CANADA

American University for Humanities USA

Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Brest (ENIB), France

Telecom Bretagne, France

Université de Grenoble, France

Wales University, School of Electronic Engineering, Bangor, UK

Wales University, School of Computer Science, Bangor, UK

University of Atlanta, USA, Atlanta

References
  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20100527091649/http://www.aul.edu.lb/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26. Archived from the original on May 27, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2010. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20100602042931/http://www.aul.edu.lb/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=32. Archived from the original on June 2, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2010. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20100527091653/http://www.aul.edu.lb/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=52. Archived from the original on May 27, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2010. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. "Accreditation". AUH. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  5. "Accredited and Certified Members". American Academy for Liberal Education. 30 June 2013. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2010-06-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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