Non-Immigrant Visas

Studying in the United States

We are proud of its world-class colleges and universities and the diversity of educational options available in the U.S. They include big public universities and small private colleges; some are located in large cities, others in small towns or rural areas. Between them, they offer hundreds of diverse degree program options -- and they all want Lebanese students to study with them.

Lebanese students in the U.S. benefit from the most modern and up-to-date facilities, well-equipped laboratories, huge inter-linked university libraries and cutting-edge information technology systems. Student life in America is dynamic, with a wide range of extra-curricular activities, housing options to meet a variety of requirements, and strong support services for international students.

Lebanese students in the United States receive an education that prepares them to adapt to a lifetime of challenges and change. Our education system emphasizes life-long learning with an emphasis on independent thinking, intellectual integrity and interdisciplinary study.

International students of all faiths are welcome in American college and universities. Furthermore, American students are eager to learn about the history and politics of the Middle East, and about the ethnic and religious diversity of the region. Lebanese students in the U.S. will be their country's best ambassadors, educating their classmates and colleagues about the rich traditions and diversity in their own country.

The Consular Section of the American Embassy in Beirut is always ready to facilitate student visa interviews. If there is ever a backlog in appointment dates, students can e-mail BeirutNIV@state.gov to request an earlier visa interview date. Click here for more information about Student Visas.

Information about SEVIS payment for Students and Exchange Visitors can be found at the DHS SEVIS webpage www.ice.gov/sevis or the SEVIS I-901 fee payment website www.fmjfee.com.