Applications are now accepted for admission to M1 and M2 at the Faculty of Information for 2026–2027

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Accepting Candidacy Applications

Applications are now accepted for admission to M1 and M2 at the Faculty of Information for 2026–2027

04 September 2026

The Dean of the Faculty of Information announces that applications for admission to M1P and M2R and M2P for the academic year 2026–2027 will be accepted between:

- 7-11 September 2026

- 17-25 September 2026

Applications will be accepted between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm at the deanship of the Faculty of Information – Tayouneh.

Available majors:

M1	M2
	Media & Communication Sciences - Research
Journalism and Media - Professional	Economic & Development Journalism - Professional Health & Environmental Journalism - Professional Digital Media - Professional Media, Literary and Art Criticism - Professional
Corporate Communications - Professional	Communication & Corporate Management – Professional Communication & HR - Professional
Advertising & Innovation in Digital Branding - Professional	Advertising & Innovation in Digital Branding - Professional
Information Management - Professional	Information Management - Professional

Admission in M1:

M1P:

The student should hold a bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Information in a major corresponding to the intended master’s program and have a cumulative GPA for bachelor’s-level courses of no less than 12/20 according to the currently approved system.

For applicants from outside the Faculty of Information at the Lebanese University, the applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in a field corresponding to the desired master’s degree from a recognized university, with the degree duly equivalenced, and should have achieved a cumulative GPA for bachelor’s-level courses of no less than 80/100 on the bachelor’s transcript or a 4/5 GPA.

Note 1:

Upon enrollment in M1P, the student should determine the track they will choose for M2, in accordance with the table above.

Note 2:

Regarding M1P in Information Management: Holders of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science may be admitted to M1, provided they have a cumulative GPA for their bachelor’s-level courses of at least 70/100 or 3.5/5. Candidates are subject to a review of their application and an entrance exam.

Admission M2R:

All students who successfully complete M1R are admitted.

Admission M2P:

Students who have completed M1 at the Faculty of Information at the Lebanese University should submit a nomination application to enroll in one of the tracks based on their undergraduate major.

Students who have completed M1P in Journalism and Media should select three major tracks based on their previous choice when enrolling in M1 and will be directed toward the appropriate major.

Students who have completed M1P in Corporate Communications select two major tracks based on their previous choice upon enrollment in M1 and are directed toward the appropriate major.

If the number of applicants for one of the 20 major tracks exceeds the available spots, applicants will be subject to a competitive selection process to fill the required number of spots for that major, while retaining the right to enroll in another major.

Required Documents:

FI Students: M1

Transcript (certified copy)
Certificate of Completion (certified copy)
Motivation Letter
Resume (CV)

FI Students: M2

Two passport photos
Financial stamp of LBP 50,000
Resume (CV)
Individual civil status record or copy of residence permit (for foreign students)
Copy of passport (if available)
Motivation letter
High school diploma (certified copy)
Bachelor’s degree completion certificate and transcript (certified copy)
Master’s degree completion certificate and transcript (certified copy)
Certificate of degree equivalency (certified copy for those who earned their bachelor’s degree outside the Lebanese University)
NSSF certificate (valid for at least three months)
For students enrolled in Social Security through the Lebanese University: Submit an individual civil status record (if single) or civil status record (if married)

Non-LU Students: M1

Two passport photos
Financial stamp of LBP 50,000
Resume (CV)
Individual civil status record or copy of residence permit (for foreign students)
Copy of passport (if available)
Motivation letter
High school diploma (certified copy)
Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript (certified copy)
Certificate of academic equivalency (certified copy) (absolutely required)

*Any application with incomplete documents will not be accepted.

M1 and M2 Application for 2026–2027

Beirut, 3 September 2026

Dean of the Faculty of Information

Dr. Jocelyne Nader

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