Preparatory Studies · Middle East University
Freshman Program
Start here. Build your foundation. Discover what comes next.
Freshman helps eligible high-school graduates prepare for undergraduate study in Lebanon. At MEU, you can choose the Arts or Science track — and explore the possibility of continuing your degree at the same university.
Understanding Your Starting Point
What exactly is the Freshman Program?
There is more than one way to begin university in Lebanon.
If you completed high school through a system that does not give you direct entry into a Lebanese university degree, you may need a preparatory step first. The Freshman Program is one possible route for eligible students, depending on their qualifications and the official equivalence process.
Instead of beginning with a specialized major, you develop a broader academic foundation. You study subjects across different fields and follow either the Arts or Science track according to the degree you hope to pursue later.
Your Academic Journey
How does Freshman work?
From checking your qualifications to exploring a degree, here is the journey in simple terms.
Check your entry route
Admissions reviews your school background and explains the tests, documents and official approvals that may apply.
Choose Arts or Science
Your intended area of undergraduate study helps determine which Freshman track is right for you.
Build your foundation
Study a mix of academic subjects while completing the requirements for your selected track.
Plan your next degree
Work toward the official equivalence and admission requirements needed to move into undergraduate studies.
Progression is subject to the latest MEU degree-entry requirements and the applicable Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) equivalence procedures. It is not automatic after completing Freshman.
Two Tracks, Your Direction
Arts or Science: where do your interests lead?
Both tracks give you a broad academic foundation, but their requirements are different. Think about what you may want to study after Freshman and compare the two paths below.
Freshman Arts Track
Arts
Interested in people, business, languages, design, education or faith?
Arts combines courses in the humanities and social sciences with a broader foundation that also includes mathematics and natural sciences.
See where Arts can take you ↓
Freshman Science Track
Science
Curious about biology, technology, computers or scientific problems?
Science puts greater emphasis on mathematics and natural sciences, while still including learning in the humanities and social sciences.
See where Science can take you ↓
Your Next Chapter Can Be Here, Too
Begin at MEU. Imagine your whole university journey here.
Freshman doesn't have to be the end of your MEU experience. It can be the beginning.
While you're building your academic foundation, you also get to know the university: the people, the campus, the learning environment and the community around you.
When it's time to choose your degree, take a closer look at the programs available here. You may already have found a place where you want to continue learning and growing.
- Explore early. Discover the degrees and concentrations MEU offers before the Freshman year ends.
- Ask questions. Talk with Admissions about the requirements for the degree that interests you.
- Think beyond Freshman. Consider what your next years at MEU could look like.
After Freshman · Your Possibilities at MEU
What could you study next — right here?
The Freshman tracks are stepping stones, not final destinations. These are MEU degrees associated with each track. Explore a field that interests you now, and picture what you could study at MEU afterwards.
From the Arts Track
Continue with an Arts-related degree
- Business Administration (BBA)
Its six concentrations: Accounting, Finance & Banking, Information Systems, International Business, Management and Marketing.
- Elementary Education
- English
- Graphic Design & Digital Media
- Religion
- Theology
Related study: Islamic Studies (specific academic conditions apply; consult the Catalog).
From the Science Track
Continue with a science-related degree
- Biology (BS)
Concentrations: Biomedical and Biotechnology. Both can support pre-med preparation. Explore Biology ↗.
- Computer Science (BS)
- Information Systems (BS)
The BS Information Systems degree is different from the Information Systems concentration within the BBA. Both have separate study plans and entry requirements.
Exploring a degree does not guarantee admission: progression depends on the current academic requirements and official equivalence. Want to compare all available options? Browse the MEU program directory ↗.
Official Academic Information
Where can I check the current Freshman requirements?
Use MEU's latest approved Academic Catalog for courses, admission tests, credits, progression rules and MEHE equivalence information. The Freshman Program is preparatory; Freshman credits are not counted toward the credit requirements of a MEU bachelor's degree.
Common Questions
Questions about starting Freshman?
Does every student need to complete Freshman?
No. It depends on your secondary-school qualifications and the official admission and equivalence rules. Admissions can help determine whether Freshman or direct undergraduate entry is the appropriate route for you.
How do I know if I should choose Arts or Science?
Start with the university degree you're interested in after Freshman. Each track is associated with different areas of undergraduate study and has different curriculum requirements. Ask Admissions to confirm which track fits your intended degree.
Can I stay at MEU for my bachelor's degree after Freshman?
Yes, continuing at MEU is a possibility. You must successfully complete the Freshman requirements, obtain the required official equivalence and meet the current admission conditions for your chosen degree. Admission is not automatic.
Will Freshman credits count toward my bachelor's degree?
No. Under MEU's current Academic Catalog, credits earned in the Freshman Program do not count toward the credit requirements of a bachelor's degree. Freshman is an academic preparation and equivalence route.
Where do I find SAT, English and other admission requirements?
The latest officially approved Academic Catalog contains the current requirements. You can also ask Admissions about tests, documents and the procedures relevant to your previous school qualifications.
Your First Step, Your Future
Your university story can start — and continue — at MEU.
Ready to begin? Apply to MEU. Not sure which track is right for you, or thinking ahead to your degree? Our Admissions team can help you understand your options.
