American University of Technology

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American University of Technology (AUT)
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Type Private
Established1998
Affiliation AACRAO the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
President Ghada Hinain
Students3000
Location,
34°25′25″N35°49′57″E / 34.42361°N 35.83250°E / 34.42361; 35.83250
Campus Urban
Website www.aut.edu
American University of Technology

American University of Technology (AUT), is a private university established in Lebanon. It was founded in 1998 by Ghada Hinain near Byblos. The university is directed by an appointed Board of Trustees.[ citation needed ]

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AUT's mission is to provide non-sectarian American higher education opportunities to qualified students from rural villages and towns between Beirut and Tripoli. Most of AUT's students work and receive financial aid.[ citation needed ]

History

The American University of Technology was established in 1998 under the name of American University College of Technology (AUCT), as an external degree program with State University of New York /Empire State College in New York City. It was subsequently chartered as a non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational institution of higher learning in the state of Delaware.[ citation needed ]

In December 2007, the word "College" was dropped from the name and the university was renamed "The American University of Technology" by a governmental decree from the Ministry of Higher Education. The medium of instruction is English.[ citation needed ]

Undergraduate programs

AUT offers degrees in graphic design, computer technology, business, and mass communications.[ citation needed ]

Graduate programs

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Notable alumni

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