American University of Technology

What American University of Technology does

American University of Technology (AUT) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Halat, Byblos, Lebanon, operating three physical campuses: the main campus in Halat, the North Campus in Ras Masqa/Koura, and the Akkar Campus in Halba (operationalized in 2025). The university delivers 22 undergraduate and graduate programs across three faculties — Business Administration, Arts and Humanities, and Applied Sciences & Technology — alongside three graduate programs (MBA, MS in Computer Science, and a Teaching Diploma) and serves a typical mix of high school graduates, graduate professionals, and practicing lawyers.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and academic fees billed on an annual cycle, with auxiliary streams from continuing education and professional development courses (including digital marketing and entrepreneurship courses offered through a Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center partnership). The university offers a 40% tuition reduction on University of London LLM fees for Lebanese students and provides financial aid to qualifying students, positioning itself as a lower-cost alternative to comparable Lebanese universities. Distribution is hybrid: physical campus delivery for degree programs plus distance learning for the University of London LLM, with channel partnerships through the Beirut and Tripoli Bar Associations.

The core technology stack is modest: AUT runs PowerCampusSelfService for student information, enrollment, and grades, and uses online learning platforms (video lectures, e-forums, e-clinics) for the LLM distance-learning program. AUT's principal differentiator is its exclusive status as the only Recognized Teaching Center for the University of London in Lebanon, granting it exclusive access to the LLM with 33 specializations under academic direction from UCL and Queen Mary University. The university also holds strategic partnerships with CMA-CGM (maritime transport), Babson College (entrepreneurship certification), IATA (aviation), DAAD (CREATE Center), and Collège des Saints Cœurs (teacher training).

Name

American University of Technology

Legal name

American University of Technology

Website

https://aut.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

American University of Technology (AUT) is a private Lebanese university operating three campuses (Halat, Ras Masqa, and Halba) offering 22 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus a University of London LLM Support Program for practicing lawyers in Lebanon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) (EDAHALAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Law degree
• Professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Halat, Byblos

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: AUT generates primary revenue from tuition fees charged for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university offers financial aid to qualifying students and maintains affordable pricing compared to similar-level universities in Lebanon.
2. Continuing Education and Professional Development: Revenue is generated from LLM support courses and English language programs for professional advancement, as well as digital marketing and entrepreneurship courses offered through the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American University of Technology sells higher education services, delivering 22 undergraduate degree programs and 3 graduate programs across three faculties (Business Administration, Arts and Humanities, and Applied Sciences & Technology), including an MBA, MS in Computer Science, Teaching Diploma, and a University of London Master of Laws (LLM) offered under academic direction from University College London and Queen Mary University. AUT also delivers continuing education and professional development courses, including LLM support courses, English language programs, and digital marketing/entrepreneurship courses through a Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center partnership, supported by PowerCampusSelfService and online learning platforms.

Product overview

American University of Technology (AUT) is a higher education institution in Lebanon offering a comprehensive portfolio of 22 undergraduate programs and 3 graduate programs across three faculties: Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology. The institution operates on a multi-campus model with locations in Halat, Ras Maska, and Halba. Its academic offerings include bachelor's degrees in fields ranging from Business Administration and Computer Science to Arts, Translation, and Nutrition, along with graduate programs including MBA, MS in Computer Science, and Teaching Diploma. A distinctive offering is the Master of Laws (LLM) program delivered in partnership with the University of London, providing international law education with academic direction from University College London and Queen Mary University. AUT also provides extensive student support services including career guidance, peer tutoring, counseling, and placement assistance, operating with a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Business Administration Degree Programs Undergraduate degree programs in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Advertising, and Transport Management and Logistics, offered by AUT's Faculty of Business Administration to prospective undergraduate and graduate students in Lebanon.
• Faculty of Arts and Humanities Degree Programs Undergraduate degree programs in Audiovisual Arts, English Language and Literature, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Journalism, Public Relations, and Translation offered by AUT's Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
• Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology Degree Programs Undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Information Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Water Resources and Geo-Environmental Sciences offered by AUT's Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate-level business administration degree program offering specializations in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, Management, Management Information System, and Marketing & Advertising, for professionals seeking career advancement in Lebanon and the region.
• Master of Science in Computer Science Graduate-level computer science degree program offered by AUT's Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology for professionals seeking advanced computing credentials.
• Teaching Diploma (TD) Program Teaching Diploma program covering Arabic, French, English, Math, and Sciences (currently in process of accreditation) for graduates pursuing teaching careers.
• Master of Laws (LLM) Program Postgraduate law program offered in partnership with the University of London as a distance learning program based on Common Law, with academic direction from University College London and Queen Mary University, offering 33 specializations including Corporate Governance, Fintech, International Trade Law, and Medical Law. Aimed at practicing lawyers in Lebanon, with a 40% reduction on University of London tuition fees for AUT-registered students.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Courses Continuing and professional development courses covering digital marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, digital design, English language programs, and LLM support courses, delivered in partnership with the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center and the Beirut and Tripoli Bar Associations for practicing professionals in Lebanon.
• Computer Science Concentrations (AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, Mobile Application Development) Specialized concentrations within AUT's Computer Science program covering Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, and Mobile Application Development for undergraduate students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Collège des Saints Cœurs – JbeilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026MOU to strengthen collaboration in Teaching Diploma program, bridging academic preparation with practical classroom-based experience. Students benefit from structured opportunities to engage directly in school environments.
• Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge CenterstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2023Agreement signed with AUT President Ghada Hinain and TAG Country Director Burhan Ashkar for continuing courses in digital marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, digital design and technology-related subjects. Graduate-level courses also offered.
• Beirut Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011AUT signed MOU with Beirut Bar Association to establish LLM Support Program for lawyers pursuing University of London Master of Laws. AUT serves as the only Recognized Teaching Center for University of London in Lebanon, supporting lawyers to complete graduate studies in law.
• Tripoli Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Tripoli Bar Association lawyers have access to AUT's LLM Support Program for University of London Master of Laws degree.
• CMA-CGMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2008AUT signed MOU with leading maritime transport company CMA-CGM for Transport Management program. CMA-CGM will sponsor travel and stay expenses of top faculty from Europe and offer students internships and preferential employment terms. Company headquartered in Marseille, France.
• University of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUT partners with University of London to offer Master of Laws (LLM) degree based on Common Law. Program is under academic direction of University College London (ranked #2 in UK) and Queen Mary University (ranked #8 in UK).
• University College London (UCL)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic direction for University of London LLM program. Ranked #2 in the UK.
• Queen Mary UniversitycoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic direction for University of London LLM program. Ranked #8 in the UK.
• Talk CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health partnership offering anonymous peer support, 24/7 real-time moderation, and access to therapists for AUT students through an online global mental health community.
• German Federal Ministry of Education and Research / DAADstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration under DAAD Ta'zi Partnership and Exchange Program for CREATE Center startup competition, supporting 120 students from various Lebanese universities.
• University of Palermo, SicilyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural heritage research partnership with Chamber of Commerce of Beirut and Mount Lebanon to preserve Byblos heritage.
• Babson CollegestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUT students complete Babson's Entrepreneurship course and earn certificates in entrepreneurship.
• IATAstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior staff from IATA visited AUT to explore collaboration opportunities in aviation education.
• Singidunum UniversitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgrade's Singidunum University signed MOU for academic collaboration with AUT.
• AIUTAstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUT participates in AIUTA (International Association of Universities of the Third Age) for senior education and tourism. VP Marcel Hinain re-elected as Board member.
• UPVstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUT partners with UPV on Water Science and Research Initiatives.
• Lebanese Observatory for Rights of WorkersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on awareness seminar on workers' rights and labor law at AUT.
• Stevens InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUT participates in Stevens Initiative for virtual exchange programs.
• EBMLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for internships, exchange of expertise, and joint projects with EBML.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Université Saint-Joseph (USJ): One of Lebanon's leading private universities, offering French-language programs across multiple faculties including Law, Business, and Sciences, with graduate-level offerings. USJ is a long-established direct competitor for Lebanese students, including for law credentials overlapping with AUT's LLM partnership strategy.
• Lebanese International University (LIU): Private Lebanese university with multiple campuses and a tuition-driven model targeting affordability and broad program offerings across Business, Engineering, and Arts. LIU is a direct peer in AUT's affordable, multi-campus, applied-learning segment.
• Haigazian University: Private Armenian-affiliated Lebanese university offering undergraduate and graduate programs with an American-style liberal arts base. Haigazian directly competes with AUT for Beirut-region students seeking smaller, private, English-medium higher education.
• University of Balamand (UOB): Private Lebanese university with multiple regional campuses offering undergraduate and graduate programs across Business, Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. Operates a similar tuition-based, multi-faculty model and competes with AUT for students in northern Lebanon, including the Koura and Akkar regions.
• Beirut Arab University (BAU): Private Lebanese university offering a wide portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs across Medicine, Engineering, Business, and Arts. BAU directly overlaps AUT's multi-faculty, multi-program model and competes for similar Lebanese and regionally-recruited students.
• Lebanese American University (LAU): Large private Lebanese university with two main campuses (Beirut and Byblos), an American-style curriculum, and graduate programs including MBA and law-track offerings. LAU directly competes with AUT for undergraduate and graduate Lebanese students and operates a comparable multi-campus, tuition-driven model.
• Notre Dame University – Louaize (NDU): Private Lebanese university offering programs across Business, Arts, Sciences, Engineering, and Architecture, with graduate degrees and a focus on practical/professional preparation. NDU directly overlaps AUT in target students (high school graduates) and active-learning, market-ready positioning.
• American University of Beirut (AUB): Lebanon's premier private university, operating multiple faculties, graduate programs, and a globally recognized LLM-equivalent offering. AUB competes with AUT for the same Lebanese and regional students seeking private higher education and is the closest large-scale benchmark for AUT's positioning.
• Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK): Major private Lebanese university with broad faculties (Business, Sciences, Letters, Engineering) including graduate-level offerings. USEK competes for the same Lebanese student pool and shares AUT's regional, multi-campus model anchored outside central Beirut.

Broad incumbents

• University of London International Programmes: Global distance-learning degree-granting institution whose LLM AUT markets under its Recognized Teaching Center arrangement. Comparable in product category (Common Law LLM) and delivery channel (online/hybrid), serving the same Lebanese lawyer segment AUT targets with this program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

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