How to Verify Lebanese University Degrees: Ministry Guide

Lebanon's higher education system

Lebanon's higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Lebanon has a diverse higher education landscape with approximately 50 institutions. The American University of Beirut (AUB) and Lebanese American University (LAU) are internationally recognized, while the Lebanese University is the sole public university. Lebanon's higher education has traditionally followed French and American models.

Verification steps

1. Check Ministry recognition — Verify the institution is recognized by the Ministry. VerifyED includes recognized Lebanese institutions.
2. Contact the institution — AUB, LAU, and other universities maintain registrar offices.
3. Equivalence Committee — The Equivalence Committee evaluates foreign and domestic credentials.
4. Document legalization — Documents need legalization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key considerations

• AUB — Founded in 1866, one of the most prestigious universities in the Middle East.
• Trilingual system — Credentials may be in Arabic, French, or English depending on the institution.
• Large diaspora — Significant Lebanese diaspora creates ongoing verification demand worldwide.