School of Engineering

Mission, values and vision

The school is driven by its mission according to its core values as it strives to realize its set vision. In framing all its purpose statements listed below, the school has observed the LAU Mission, Values, and Vision statements.

School mission

To educate students, to provide them with abilities for success in their lives as engineers and as responsible citizens, and to graduate them with distinctive skills that are sought after in the professional world and by graduate schools.

Core school values

Integrity: To deal honestly and fairly with the public and one another, and to be transparent in our dealing with the public and one another.

Commitment: To be committed to our students and to our school, and to conscientiously strive for excellence in our work.

Responsibility: To be accountable for our actions towards ourselves, others and the community, and to be accountable for our performance and committed to shared governance.

Respect: To value self and others and to respect the rights and dignity of others.

Courage: To face difficult situations with confidence and determination, and to promote intellectual freedom and stand up for one’s convictions.

School vision

To advance a distinctive and innovative environment for engineering education.


Official Lebanese American University website. Copyright 1997-2013 LAU, Lebanon.
Tel: Beirut: +961 1 786456. Byblos: +961 9 547254. New York Office: (212) 870-2592 | Feedback