Lebanon is at a crossroads of continents, religions, and languages, making it a fascinating place to study a variety of disciplines. Whether you’re studying ancient trading routes or learning about refugee management, in a country where straight-forward answers don’t always come easily, you’ll develop a nuanced regional understandings by studying these popular subjects.

While it’s possible to study nearly any subject at Lebanon’s universities, some fields lend themselves especially well to study abroad students. Those interested in perfecting their Arabic skills have two options to choose from, and can opt to study Modern Standard Arabic (written) or Colloquial Lebanese Arabic (spoken).

Students studying archaeology and art history will quickly realize that a semester or year isn’t nearly enough time to visit all of the ancient sites across the country, and political science majors will benefit from varied perspectives as they research current and past events both in the country and region.

Most programs run the length of a semester or during the summer break (June to August), and institutions typically observe both Muslim and Christian holidays. Courses are taught in English, French, or Arabic, depending on the specific program and institution.