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American University of Beirut (AUB), Graduate Council · Application cycle 2027/2028

AUB PhD Fellowships at the American University of Beirut, Fall 2027 Intake

Applications open Varies by track?

About this scholarship

Fellowships for PhD students at the American University of Beirut, with a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. Most admitted PhD students receive one, and there is no separate application.

Funding type

Covers: full tuition and a monthly stipend. The stipend amount is not stated on the funding page. In return, PhD students take part in teaching and research work assigned by their department.

Tuition fees
Covered
Living costs
Covered
Travel
Not specified
Insurance
Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities
All nationalities
Residence condition
No residence condition

Admission to a PhD programme at AUB. AUB admits students of any nationality A master's degree, after a recognised bachelor's degree, relevant to the field. The 2026-27 graduate catalogue sets a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7 (A-) or its equivalent PhD programmes in AUB's graduate brochure include Arab and Middle Eastern History, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing Science and Theoretical Physics Most admitted PhD students receive a fellowship. The 2026-27 graduate catalogue says all PhD students normally receive a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend

Minimum grade
Not stated
Work experience asked for
Not stated
Return condition
Return condition not stated
How to apply
With the admission application

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required TOEFL iBT IELTS Duolingo English Test Other test Waiver possible

You must meet AUB's English requirement (RUSE) unless you are exempt, for example after a degree taught in North America, Britain, Australia or New Zealand. Minimum scores: TOEFL iBT 97, IELTS Academic 7.0, Duolingo 120, or 40 on AUB's own test, AUB-EN. A GRE Verbal score of 147 or a GMAT Verbal score of 25 also meets the requirement. With TOEFL 88 to 96, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110 to 115 or AUB-EN 32 to 39 you are admitted with a required English course (English 300).

University admission details

Admission included in application?

Apply for the PhD through AUB's online graduate application. You are considered for the fellowship automatically, with no other form. The deadline for Fall 2027-28 is 15 March 2027, Beirut time. The hour is not stated. The application window for this term has not opened yet. Decisions are sent from 14 May 2027, and classes begin in August 2027. You can apply to three PhD programmes in one application. AUB pages differ on the GRE. The PhD admissions page and the FAQ say it is needed only for some programmes: for Spring 2026-27, the GRE General Test for the PhD in Chemistry and the PhD in Mathematics, and the GRE Mathematics Test for Mathematics. The 2026-27 graduate catalogue lists GRE General scores for all PhD applicants. The Fall 2027 list is not out yet. The graduate catalogue also requires an interview, in person, by phone or online. There is an application fee. Its amount is not given on the FAQ page.

Required documents

Online graduate application with the application fee Statement of purpose for each programme, about 400 to 500 words Three recommendation letters for each PhD programme Transcripts, with official copies sent by post or directly by your university English test result unless you are exempt GRE scores if your programme needs them. AUB pages differ on which programmes do A portfolio with a CV and samples of work if the programme asks for one

Application steps

Choose up to three PhD programmes and read the admission rules of each. When the Fall 2027-28 window opens, apply through AUB's online graduate application. Add three referees for each programme and upload your statement and transcripts. Submit before 15 March 2027, and send official transcripts and test scores to the Graduate Council.

Requirement checklist

PhD admission application Required

Through AUB's online graduate application. You are considered for the fellowship automatically once you submit it.

Statement of purpose Required

About 400 to 500 words for each programme.

Three recommendation letters Required

For each PhD programme you apply to.

Transcripts Required

You upload a copy, and the official one arrives by post or directly from your university by email.

English test result Conditional?

Unless you are exempt under AUB's rules.

GRE scores Conditional?

AUB pages differ on which PhD programmes need the GRE General Test. Check with your programme.

Interview Required

In person, by phone or online, as the graduate catalogue requires.

Scholarship contacts

AUB graduate admissions: [email protected]

Universities and contacts

American University of Beirut

Lebanon

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