American University of Beirut

American University of Beirut (AUB) provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs in the American liberal arts tradition. The university has more than 7,500 students who study subjects such as agriculture and food science, engineering and architecture, medicine, nursing, and business. AUB also hosts a dozen research centers devoted to subjects including ecosystem management, behavioral research, and American studies. Most classes are taught in English. Adjoining AUB's campus is the 420-bed AUB Medical Center, one of Lebanon's major health care centers. AUB was founded by American missionaries in 1866. The university is open to students of all races, nationalities, and religions.