The official account of the American University of Beirut #AUB. Follow for campus news, events, and more. الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت #AUBVibes #AUBProud Official Facebook for American University of Beirut (#AUB) | Celebrating achievements with #AUBProud | 📸 Capturing campus moments with #AUBVibes الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت The American University of Beirut is an institution of higher learning founded to provide excellence in education, to participate in the advancement of knowledge through research, and to serve the peoples of the Middle East and beyond. Chartered in New York State in 1863, the University bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. The University believes deeply in and encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to foster tolerance and respect for diversity and dialogue. Graduates will be individuals committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity and civic responsibility, and leadership.