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Admissions

Apply Now and Discover Where Your Potential Can Take You.

Transform your ambitions into achievement through exceptional teaching and boundless opportunities, all within a framework designed for your long-term success, supported by a commitment to making excellence accessible.

Fall 2026 Application Deadlines:

Early Admission: May 11, 2026Regular Admission: August 13, 2026Late Admission: September 21, 2026

Application Process

How to Apply

01

Choose Your Program

Browse our academic programs and find the one that aligns with your career goals.

02

Prepare Your Documents

Gather your transcripts, ID, passport photo, and any required test scores or certificates.

03

Submit Your Application

Complete the online application form and upload all required documents before the deadline.

04

Receive Your Decision

Our admissions team reviews every application and notifies you within 2 weeks of receipt.

What You Need

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Students

  • Completed SIS application form (after paying the application fees)
  • Two recent passport-size photos
  • A copy of the identity card or passport
  • A certified copy of the Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalent
  • High school transcripts for the last 3 years (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
  • Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, or SAT (or pass the CITYU English Placement Exam)

Graduate Students

  • A Bachelor Degree from an accredited university or college with an accumulative grade point average (AGPA) of not less than 3.0/4.0
  • Graduate application form
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions the applicant has attended
  • Official GMAT or GRE score
  • Two reference letters or recommendation letters
  • Personal interview

International Students

  • Detailed admission requirements for international students will be available soon. Please contact the admissions office for guidance.

Financial Aid

Scholarships & Aid

Merit

Merit Excellence Scholarship

Tuition waiver for top-scoring applicants based on academic performance.

Needs-Based

Need-Based Financial Aid

Means-tested aid available for qualifying students, apply alongside your main application.

Early

Early Decision Award

Tuition reduction for applicants who commit before the early admission deadline.

Alumni

Alumni Family Discount

Tuition reduction for siblings or children of City University alumni in good standing.

Entrance Tests

Tests by Major

Entrance test requirements vary by program. Confirm which tests apply to your chosen major before your visit to the admissions office.

Architecture & Interior Design (FAD)

English + Aptitude Test

Engineering & IT (FEIT), Maritime Studies

English, Mathematics & Physics

Nutrition (Public Health)

English, Biology & Chemistry

All Other Majors

English Only

Tuition & Fees

Transparent Pricing

Competitive tuition with flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities to make your education accessible.