ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FORM

Introduction

Thank you for your interest in Rafik Hariri University (RHU)! To complete your online application, you must fulfill four key steps:

  1. Academic Requirements
  2. Personal Data Requirements
  3. Examination Requirements
  4. Financial Requirements

If you do not receive an update on your application status within 10 working days of submission, please contact the Admissions Office via email at admissions@rhu.edu.lb.

Important Notice: Scanned and uploaded documents are not considered original. You will be required to submit the original documents in person to the Admissions Office at a later stage.

 

Application Process and Guidelines

Applicants must create a new account to log in and access the online undergraduate application. To do so please take note of the below:

  • It is recommended to complete the application using a laptop, desktop, or iPad for optimal usability.
  • For the best experience, use Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari as your web browser.
  • All required fields must be completed before proceeding, as incomplete pages cannot be saved.
  • Review the application thoroughly and ensure all necessary supporting documents are submitted.
 

Academic Requirements

  • Official high school records from the last three years. If your final-year grades are unavailable at the time of application, they must be sent via email to admissions@rhu.edu.lb as soon as they are issued.
  • A certified copy of your official high school diploma (Lebanese Baccalaureate, Technical Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, or equivalent), when available.
  • A certified copy of the official Lebanese High School Equivalence Certificate for non-Lebanese degrees, issued by the Lebanese Ministry of Education, when available.
  • Official university transcript along with the university catalog (for transfer students only).
 

Personal Data Requirements

  • Original Civil Status Record (for Lebanese applicants) – Scan and upload a clear copy.
  • Photocopy of passport and residence permit or ID (for non-Lebanese applicants).
  • Three identical recent passport-sized color photos – Scan and upload one.
 

Examination Requirements

    To prove English language proficiency, applicants must submit one of the following:

    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Official scores required.
    • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Official scores required.
    • SAT I English score – Official record required.
    • RHU In-House TOEFL Exam (Exam dates to be announced).

    Check with the Admissions Office or visit the RHU website for minimum required scores.

     

    Additional documents required of students applying to the freshman class

    Freshman students must also submit:

    1. A certified copy of the permission from the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education to enroll in the Freshman Program.
    2. One of the following minimum scores in an aptitude test before enrolling:

    Aptitude Test 

    Freshman Arts 

    Freshman Sciences 

    SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

    870 

    950 

    ACT (American College Test)

    15 

    17 

     

    Freshman Program Equivalency Requirements

    If your high school is accredited by one of the following recognized accrediting boards, you will qualify for sophomore admission upon successful completion of the Freshman Program and obtaining equivalency from the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education:

    • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
    • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
    • AdvancED (Cognia)
    • New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
    • North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCASC)
    • Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools (NACS)
    • Council of International Schools

    If your school is not accredited by one of the boards listed above, you must also submit:

    1. ACT Subject Tests during your Freshman year at RHU and before advancing to the Sophomore year.

    Required subjects:

    • Freshman Arts: Mathematics I + any two additional subjects.
    • Freshman Sciences: Mathematics II + any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

    Minimum required scores:

    Required subjects in the ACT Subject Tests exam are:

    1. Mathematics I and any other two subjects for Freshman Arts
    2. Mathematics II and two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for Freshman Science

    Required scores in the ACT Subject Test:

    1. A minimum total score of 51 for Freshman Arts with a minimum score of 15 in each subject
    2. A minimum total score of 60 for Freshman Sciences with a minimum score of 17 in each subject 

    Lebanese students will not be able to declare a major and join the sophomore class before satisfying the requirements set by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and RHU Freshman requirements.

     

    Financial Requirements

    Application Fee: $30 (non-refundable)

    Payment Methods:

    1. On Campus (Mechref)
      1. Visit the Admissions Office to obtain your student ID number.
      2. Proceed to the Finance Office for payment.
    2. Off Campus – Any BankMed Branch
      1. Submit the Bank Application Fee Payment Form received via email after applying online.

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