History
Lebanese American University was founded as a college for women in 1924 but can be traced back to the 1830s, when the first school for girls in the Ottoman empire opened by Presbyterian missionaries.
The University has evolved tremendously and emerged as the most innovative and progressive university in Lebanon. It is tied for #1 position in the country by THE World University Rankings (2024).
Student clubs
The Outreach and Civic Engagement (OCE) at LAU integrates civic engagement with the extra-curricular activities of LAU students and encourages them to broaden their horizons both within and outside Lebanon through leadership training, skills development, and volunteering opportunities.
Accreditation
Lebanese American University operates under a charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Their 100% online programs have received board approval from the New York State Education Department, meaning that the course curriculum meets the academic criteria of other US Universities.