I want to study in Lebanon. But how does a Lebanese university compare to others elsewhere?

Question

Firstly, I understand that Pat S asked a similar question, and i must state that I'm not repeating his question. I certainly thank him (or her) and everyone else who answered cos it provided lots of info. I just wanna know more.

Here's my stats:
- Furthering my studies soon.
- Currently 20 yrs old
- From Singapore
- Just like the asker i mentioned, I wanna read politics in uni
- SAT score of 2080

Recently someone suggested I might be a terrorist for considering studies in the Middle East. Flatly. I flatly declare that untrue. And to that individual and anyone else with the same misconceptions, don't jump to conclusions. It certainly isn't nice, and its a bold assertion to make to anyone.

Answer 1

You might want to consider American University in Beirut. A friend of mine, his dad is a Professor Emeritus in their medical school.

Answer 2

There are two very good American universities in Lebanon that are situated in its capital, Beirut.

1) American University of Beirut (AUB)
2) Lebanese American University (LAU)

I am currently in LAU and it is a good university but it is mainly a Liberal Arts university; that is to say, it focuses on the Arts/Social Sciences more than the Medical Sciences. However, it does have a variety of majors to choose from (as well as a major in political science.) AUB, on the other hand, focuses on the Medicine, Business and Engineering fields more. It does not have a very well-developed Arts department but it has other academic programs that are more highly developed than that of LAU's. It all depends on what department you wish to major in. Good luck :)