Admissions for International Candidates

Non-Lebanese candidates who have studied in First, Second and Third Secondary classes in an institution abroad benefit from certain special provisions in case of file-based selection, entrance exam-based or admission based on an overall average of 17/20. Candidates must specify in their application whether or not they have applied for Admission for International Candidates. They may also be candidates for Regular Admission.

File-Based Selection Admission
International candidates who apply for Admission for International Candidates are allocated a quota of spots set by the institution in question.

Entrance Exam-Based Admission
International candidates who apply for an Entrance Exam-Based Admission have a quota of spots set by the institution in question. The exam curriculum is the same as that of the Regular Admission.

Title-Based Admission
Candidates who have obtained an overall average of 17/20 or higher in the official 2026 French baccalaureate exams, may enroll in the institution of their choice, provided that the specialties of the baccalaureate correspond to the requirements of the chosen institution. They have until Thursday, August 13, 2026 to confirm their choice and present a certified copy of the diploma with the grade certificate.

Special Provisions for Lebanese Candidates Living Abroad
For Lebanese candidates who have completed all their secondary education in an institution abroad and who have applied to a program where the selection method is based on a file study, an adjustment factor for their school will be calculated so as not to disadvantage them over candidates applying from well-known schools at the University.