The freshman program is a requirement for students who have completed a 12 year program and obtained a high school degree that is considered a non-Lebanese baccalaureate. This high school diploma should be awarded by the government or recognized by a private school. To complete the freshman program each student must complete at least 30 credits in Freshman Arts, Freshman Sciences, or Freshman Engineering. The difference between each freshman program depends on which major the student would like to pursue after completion of freshman program.

The curriculum of the freshman program is based on the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE).To as well as sitting for SAT I and SAT II to receive accreditation by the government. When evaluating the student's SAT scores, the Admissions Office will combine the SAT I and SAT II quality points. The SAT quality points for Freshman Arts are 2600 and for Freshman Sciences and Freshman Engineering are 2750, but may be subject to change according to the Ministry of Education. If the student has completed the Lebanese baccalaureate or its equivalence he or she cannot enroll in the freshman program.

1. Certified copy of the Freshman permission from the Lebanese Ministry of High Education
2. Certified copy of grades 10-11-and 12
3. 1 copy of identification card
4. 1 copy of family civil status record
5. 1 recent passport sized colored photograph
6. 30$ non-refundable application fees
7. 20$ for the English entrance exam
8. Copy of SAT I and SAT II (each SAT minimum 3 subjects)
9. The minimum required score for the SATs for freshman arts is 2600, while the score for freshman sciences is 2750.
10. TOEFL (International IBT) or IELTS score, if available, or must sit for the BIU English Placement Test.
11. If you are in need of financial assistance to attend the university, pick up an "Application Form for Financial Aid" from the Public Relations Office.

The placement exam of the freshman program is an English examination. After the completion of all the above requirements, the freshman student can proceed to enrol in the major of his/her choosing.

Cumulative Average

GPA

Letter Grade

Cumulative Average

GPA

Letter Grade

Cumulative Average

GPA

Letter Grade

Cumulative Average

GPA

Letter Grade

<60

0

F

67

1.7

75

2.5

C+

83

3.3

60

1

D

68

1.8

76

2.6

84

3.4

61

1.1

69

1.9

77

2.7

85

3.5

B+

62

1.2

70

2

C

78

2.8

86

3.6

63

1.3

71

2.1

79

2.9

87

3.7

64

1.4

72

2.2

80

3

B

88

3.8

65

1.5

D+

73

2.3

81

3.1

89

3.9

66

1.6

74

2.4

82

3.2

>=90

4

A