International Services and Programs

Exchange and Study Abroad

What you should know about international mobility

International mobility offers students the opportunity to pursue a semester of their studies abroad, enriching their academic experience and personal growth. By spending a semester at one of LAU’s partner universities, students gain new academic perspectives, develop intercultural skills, and build global networks that enhance their future careers. This exchange of knowledge and cultures lies at the heart of LAU’s commitment to internationalization and excellence in education.

During their international semester, students remain registered at LAU.

The credits taken at the host university are transferred back at LAU on a pass/fail basis with no impact on CGPA.

There are three different types of destination to apply to: exchange, Erasmus+ and study abroad. Here’s a breakdown of the difference between all three:

  Exchange Erasmus+ Study Abroad
Travel and living expenses Paid by the student Monthly stipend covered by the Erasmus+ grant Paid by the student
Tuition fees At LAU only

*scholarships and financial aid travel with the student

*student with financial need are eligible to apply to LAU’s mobility support fund.

*graduate students needs to secure their department approval for GA allocation while abroad and GSR approval for GRS scholarship if applicable

At LAU only

 

*scholarships and financial aid are applicable while abroad

*graduate students needs to secure their department approval for GA allocation while abroad and GSR approval for GRS scholarship if applicable

At the host university only

Reach out early to the International Services and Programs Office international.services@lau.edu.lb to set a meeting and discuss your mobility project.

Step 1: Eligibility

Every program has its own set of requirements, here are some general guidelines for outgoing students:

Important notice for Architecture students:

Step 2: Destinations

Go to our Publisher tool to identify the available programs based on your choice of country, semester, school, and/or program of study.

Step 3: Application

  1. Generate your degree evaluation record from Banner and prepare a list of the courses you still need to take at LAU.
  2. Check out the course offerings at the host university of your choice and try to identify matching courses.
  3. Fill out the Mobility Course Form accordingly and upload it to your application.
  4. Have the Sponsorship Letter signed by your legal guardian and upload it to your application.
  5. Upload a copy of your Degree evaluation to your application
  6. Complete the Application form (including required attachments listed above) before the application deadline.

Important notice:

4 ECTS =3 LAU credits

4.5 ECTS =3 LAU credits

5 ECTS= 3 LAU Credits

5 ECTS is not transferred as 4 US credits

6 ECTS= 3 LAU credits

10 ECTS= 6 LAU credits (2 courses)

For assistance in your mobility application:

You can reach out to the ISP team members on your campus.

You can also reach out to a Buddy here for guidance.

School Exchange Advisors can also help you with academic questions:

School of Arts & Sciences Pia Tohme and Nadine Zeeni
School of Architecture & Design Roula El Khoury and Randa Abdel Baki
School of Business Samar Aad Makhoul
School of Engineering Dani Tannir
School of Medicine Carmel Bouclaous
School of Nursing Bahia Abdallah
School of Pharmacy Lamis Karaoui

Step 4: Selection

Step 5: Pre-Departure Orientation

The International Services and Programs Office conducts mandatory pre-departure orientation sessions every semester that cover the following topics: