Lebanon
If you have any questions about applying to, studying at, or living in Aberystwyth, do not hesitate to contact the regional officer for your country using the details below:
Contact: Jackie Jarocki
Email: jaj64@aber.ac.uk
WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7483 967930
Entry Requirements
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Pre-sessional English |
Will improve your English Language ability by the equivalent of 0.5 IELTS points.
Will improve your English Language ability by the equivalent of 1.0 IELTS points. |
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Foundation |
International Foundation Programme (September -June) General Secondary Education (Baccalaureat Libanais) with minimum 65% overall and in relevant subjects.
Candidates who narrowly miss the academic entry requirements may be considered subject to interview.
FastTrack International Foundation Programme (January – June) General Secondary Education (Baccalaureat Libanais) with minimum 75% overall and in relevant subjects.
Candidates who narrowly miss the academic entry requirements may be considered subject to interview.
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Undergraduate (Bachelors) |
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Postgraduate (Masters) |
Degree equivalent to UK Honours bachelor’s degree (2:2 minimum). The average grades depend on the course chosen, with the minimum for some courses being:
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Research (PhD) |
Ordinarily you will need a strong grade from your Bachelors degree (2:1 equivalent or above), and/or a Masters degree. You will also need to write a comprehensive research proposal as part of your application. It is advised to identify a potential supervisor in advance. |
Scholarships
| Award | Value & Benefits | Further Information |
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Aberystwyth Lebanon Scholarship (Undergraduate) |
£2,000 tuition fee discount for every taught year of studies
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Students must be self-funded and not receive any other scholarships apart from the International Accommodation Award. |
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(Postgraduate) |
£2,000 - £3,000 tuition fee discount
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Students with an equivalent of a UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount. Students with an equivalent of a UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount. Students must be self-funded and not receive any other scholarships apart from the International Accommodation Award. |
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International Accommodation Award (Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate) |
International students are eligible to receive zero-cost university accommodation. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. |
See our International Accommodation Award page for more information.
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Caru Aber International Award |
This award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.
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See our Caru Aber International Award page for more information. |
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AberDoc Scholarship Competition (PhD students only) |
Grant for up to 3 years covering fees and maintenance with access to a conference fund.
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See our AberDoc Scholarship page for more information. |
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£1,000 tuition fee discount available to international fee-paying students who have a family member that has studied, or is studying, at Aberystwyth University.
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See our International Family Award page for more information. |
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(Postgraduate) |
Chevening Scholarships provide full funding for a one-year Master’s degree in any subject. |
See our Chevening Scholarship page for more information. |
| Worth up to £500 per year. |
See our Departmental Scholarships page for more information. |
*For further information on scholarships and bursaries please visit our fees and scholarships page or contact the International Recruitment & Development Office at international@aber.ac.uk.
Agents

Working with Trusted Education Agents
Aberystwyth University partners only with approved overseas representatives who meet strict professional and ethical standards. Learn how we support international students, uphold transparency, and promote excellence through the UK Agent Quality Framework.
Find out more and access useful guidance for choosing a trusted education agent here: Agent Quality Framework.
| Company Name | Phone Number | |
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| Bridge International | (+962)65810137 | bridge@bridge.jo |
| BTEC Universities | (+971)528997871 | |
| Education Zone (ezone) | (+971)43910258 | enquiry@ezone.com |
| IDP | 9611738310 | amina.reslan@idp.com |
| International Placewell Consultants FZ LLC | +971504293760 | |
| Markcon | +44 20 3198 9603 | |
| My Arman Education Group Ltd | (+77)07459489139 | |
| GESCO | (+96)265562022 | lebanon@gesco.com |
| Go To University | +971 552007539 | |
| SA Global | (+44) 07593 985667 | |
| TCL Global | (+44)02392839210 | |
| Uni Student University Entrance Services (unistudent) | (+971)526551177 |
