USEK Scholarships for International Students

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The International Students Scholarship Program (ISSP) gives high-achieving students from around the world the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at USEK.

Scholarships are available for selected programs and are awarded based on academic merit and eligibility requirements.

Admission Criteria

Undergraduate

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants who meet any of the following conditions may be exempt from taking the on-campus USEK English Proficiency Test:

Redesigned SAT I Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 550/800
Institutional Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT): 550/670
Computer-Based TOEFL (CBT): 213/300
Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT): 80/120
Cambridge First Certificate in English (B2 First): Grade C
IELTS: 6/9

Undergraduate

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants who meet any of the following conditions may be exempt from taking the on-campus USEK English Proficiency Test:

Redesigned SAT I Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 550/800
Institutional Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT): 550/670
Computer-Based TOEFL (CBT): 213/300
Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT): 80/120
Cambridge First Certificate in English (B2 First): Grade C
IELTS: 6/9

Graduate

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants to the following programs are required to take the USEK English Proficiency Test or submit an equivalent recognized test:

Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in English Language and Literature
Master of Arts in Cinema and Television
Master of Science in Biochemistry
Master of Science in Biology
Master of Science in Neuroscience and Biotechnology
Master of Science in Nutrition
Master of Science in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics

Required Documents

For Undergraduate Applicants

Prepare the following documents:

proof of good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 80/100
copy of your passport
motivation letter
official Lebanese Baccalaureate equivalency from MEHE, if available
proficiency test equivalent
official transcripts for Grades 10, 11, and 12, including the official curriculum
high school diploma, national or international
recommendation letter from your high school principal, including class ranking

For Undergraduate Applicants

Prepare the following documents:

proof of good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 80/100
copy of your passport
motivation letter
official Lebanese Baccalaureate equivalency from MEHE, if available
proficiency test equivalent
official transcripts for Grades 10, 11, and 12, including the official curriculum
high school diploma, national or international
recommendation letter from your high school principal, including class ranking

For Graduate Applicants

Prepare the following documents:

proof of academic standing with a minimum grade of 85/100 or equivalent
copy of your passport
cotivation letter
official equivalency of your undergraduate degree from MEHE, if available
updated CV in PDF format
two academic recommendation letters
certified copy of your high school diploma, national or international
certified copy of your undergraduate degree from a nationally recognized institution
original official undergraduate transcript, including total credits and GPA

Who Can Apply?

International Student Eligibility

You may apply if you:

are an international student living outside Lebanon
are of Lebanese origin but live abroad, or are a non-Lebanese student residing in Lebanon
are applying for an eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s program
are not currently enrolled at USEK
meet USEK's admission requirements for your chosen program

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