Bachelor in Business Administration
English and French Sections

Students applying for the Bachelor in Business Administration must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for an English Placement Test, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests. Low English level proficiency will entitle students to English remedial courses.
  
  

Students must sit for a Mathematics Placement Test at UA or have one of the following:

• A BT background (BT students are exempted from the Mathematics placement test since they are already entitled for remedial courses).
• SAT I (Students who score 450 or above in their Math SAT will be exempted from the Mathematics placement test.
• Admission on File (Students who have achieved 12/20 in Mathematics during their high school studies will be exempted from the Mathematics placement test).
• Admission on Title (Students who have obtained a total score of 14 in their official Baccalaureate exams with a minimum score of 12 in Math will be exempted from the Mathematics placement test).
• Admissions for Transfer Students (Transfer students who have pursued credited Mathematics courses at other higher education institutions will be exempted from the Mathematics placement test. The Office of Orientation and Admissions and the Department’s Transfer Committee will assess and verify these courses).

Department of Computer and Communications Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communications Engineering
English Section

Students applying for the Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communications Engineering must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for an English Placement Test, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests. Low English level proficiency will entitle students to English remedial courses.
• Students should have a Lebanese Baccalaureate in Life Sciences or General Sciences, a Scientific French Baccalaureate, or an International Baccalaureate.
• Students must either pass the Math and Physics entrance exams at UA or have one of the following:
  - SAT I (Students who score 600 or above in Math will be exempt from the Math and Physics entrance exams.)
  - Admission on Title (Students’ admission is based on their Official Lebanese or French Baccalaureate score of at least 14.)
  - Admission on File (Students will be admitted according to the Math and Physics school grades.)
  - Admissions for Transfer Students (Students who have pursued credited Math and specific Physics courses at other higher education institutions can be assessed for credit transfer by the Office of Orientation and Admissions and the Department’s Transfer Committee to verify these courses.)

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communications Engineering
French section

Students applying for the Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communications must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for English and French Placement Tests, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests or earned a DELF Diploma. Low English and French level proficiency will entitle students to English and French remedial courses.
• Students should have a Lebanese Baccalaureate in Life Sciences or General Sciences, a Scientific French Baccalaureate, or an International Baccalaureate.
• Students must either pass the Math and Physics entrance exams at UA or have one of the following:
  - SAT I (Students who score 600 or above in Math will be exempt from the Math and Physics entrance exams.)
  - Admission on Title (Students’ admission is based on their Official Lebanese or French Baccalaureate score of at least 14.)
  - Admission on File (Students will be admitted according to the Math and Physics school grades.)
  - Admissions for Transfer Students (Students who have pursued credited Math and specific Physics courses at other higher education institutions can be assessed for credit transfer by the Office of Orientation and Admissions and the Department’s Transfer Committee to verify these courses.)

Department of Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Students applying for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for an English Placement Test, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests. Low English level proficiency will entitle students to English remedial courses.
• Students must either pass the Math entrance exam at UA or have one of the following:
  - SAT I (Students who score 500 or above in Math will be exempt from the Math entrance exam.)
  - Admission on Title (Students’ admission is based on their Official Lebanese or French Baccalaureate score of at least 14.)
  - Admission on File (Students will be admitted according to the Math and Physics school grades.)
  - Admissions for Transfer Students (Students who have pursued credited Math courses at other higher education institutions can be assessed for credit transfer by the Office of Orientation and Admissions and the Department’s Transfer Committee to verify these courses.)

Departments of Advertising, Audiovisual Studies, Communication and Journalism, and Graphic Design

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising
English Section for Audiovisual and Journalism and Radio/TV programs

Students applying for the Bachelor of Arts in Advertising – Audiovisual or Journalism and Radio/TV must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for an English Placement Test, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests. Low English level proficiency will entitle students to English remedial courses.
• Students should sit for an interview with the Dean of the Faculty.

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising
French Section for Advertising, Audiovisual, Journalism and Radio/TV, and Graphic Design

Students applying for the Bachelor of Arts in Advertising – Advertising, Audiovisual, Journalism and Radio/TV, or Graphic Design must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for English and French Placement Tests, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests or earned a DELF Diploma. Low French level proficiency will entitle students to French remedial courses.
• Students should sit for an interview with the Dean of the Faculty.

Bachelor of Arts in Music and Musicology

Students applying for the Bachelor of Arts in Music and Musicology must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for English and French Placement Tests, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests or earned a DELF Diploma. Low French level proficiency will entitle students to French remedial courses. Students wishing to pursue their studies in English will be exempted from the French Placement Test.
• Students should sit for an interview with the Dean of the Faculty.

Teaching Diploma in Music and Musicology

Students applying for the Teaching Diploma in Music and Musicology must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall have an undergraduate GPA of 2.3 or higher.
• Students should pass an oral interview.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Musicology is required.

Department of Dental Laboratory Technology

Bachelor of Science in Dental Laboratory Technology

Students applying for the Bachelor of Science in Dental Laboratory Technology must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for an English Placement Test, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests. Low English level proficiency will entitle students to English remedial courses.
• Students should sit for an interview with the Head of the Department.
• Students must pass Dental Drawing and Manual Dexterity Tests.

Department of Nursing Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Sciences

Students applying for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Sciences must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for a French Placement Test, unless they have earned a DELF Diploma. Low French level proficiency will entitle students to French remedial courses.
• Students should sit for an interview with the Head of the Department.

Department of Physical Therapy

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
English Section

Students applying for the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for an English Placement Test, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests. Low English level proficiency will entitle students to English remedial courses.
• Students must sit for a general knowledge test.
• Students should sit for an interview with the Head of the Department.
• Students must present a medical report as proof of good health.
• Grades 10 and 11 school records will be taken into consideration.

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
French Section

Students applying for the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for a French Placement Test, unless they have earned a DELF Diploma. Low French level proficiency will entitle students to French remedial courses.
• Students must sit for a general knowledge test.
• Students should sit for an interview with the Head of the Department.
• Students must present a medical report as proof of good health.
• Grades 10 and 11 school records will be taken into consideration.

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Sport
English Section

Students applying for the Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Sport must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for an English Placement Test, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests. Low English level proficiency will entitle students to English remedial courses.
• Students should pass a Physical Capacity Test.
• Students must undergo a cardiac stress test at any cardiologist and return with the results.

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Sport
French Section

Students applying for the Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Sport must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for English and French Placement Tests, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests or earned a DELF Diploma. Low French level proficiency will entitle students to French remedial courses.
• Students should pass a Physical Capacity Test.
• Students must undergo a cardiac stress test at any cardiologist and return with the results. 

University Diploma in Mountain Guide and Outdoor Activities
English Section

Students applying for the University Diploma in Mountain Guide and Outdoor Activities must meet the below requirements.

• Students shall sit for an English Placement Test, unless they have taken any of the SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS tests. Low English level proficiency will entitle students to English remedial courses.
• Students should pass a Physical Capacity Test.
• Students should sit for an oral interview.
• Students must undergo a cardiac stress test at any cardiologist and return with the results.
• Student must submit a motivation letter describing the reason for pursuing this diploma.
• Students must have completed 3 full years of any program at any higher education institution.

Teaching Diploma in Physical Education

Students applying for a Teaching Diploma in Physical Education are admitted based on an interview and must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education.


European University Diploma in Strength and Conditioning

Students applying for a European University Diploma in Strength and Conditioning are admitted based on an interview and must have completed 3 full years of any program at any higher education institution.

Bachelor of Arts in Theological Sciences and Pastoral Studies
No tests required

Training of Trainers Institute for Consecrated Life (only for Clergy persons)
No tests required