Antonine University

Admissions at AntonineUniversity (UA) are guided by a student-centered and inclusive approach thatvalues academic potential, motivation, and personal development. UA welcomesapplicants from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and provides dedicatedguidance throughout the admission process, including academic advising andorientation support. Particular attention is given to accompanyinginternational students and facilitating their integration into campus life,ensuring a smooth transition into the University’s academic, social, andcultural environment.

In order to get a general ideaabout UA, the offered programs, and other aspects of the University, you maybrowse the Admissions Guide .

AntonineUniversity (UA) offers an integrated campus environment across itsHadat–Baabda, Nabi Ayla–Zahle, and Mejdlaya–Zgharta campuses, combiningacademic facilities, student life infrastructure, and cultural spaces tosupport learning, well-being, and engagement.

Academicand Research Facilities: UA provides modern libraries on all campuses with access to physical anddigital resources, professional support services, and dedicated study spaces.Specialized laboratories support hands-on and applied learning, includingadvanced engineering laboratories for system design and integration, nursingsimulation laboratories for practice-based training, and professional media,audiovisual, and television studios aligned with industry standards.

StudentLife and Well-being: TheUniversity places strong emphasis on student health and balance throughextensive indoor and outdoor sports infrastructure, including Olympic-standardoutdoor facilities, multi-purpose courts, fitness and recreation areas, andfully equipped gymnasiums on all campuses. These facilities support sportsciences, training, rehabilitation, and wellness programs, and are complementedby accessible cafeterias and social spaces that promote interaction and campuslivability.

Cultural and Spiritual Spaces: UA’s campus environment is enriched by itsmonastic and cultural heritage, with dedicated spaces for reflection, communitylife, and artistic expression, including Our Lady of the Seeds Church andMonastery, campus chapels, and accessible places of worship that contribute toan inclusive, values-driven university culture.

Student life

At Antonine University (UA), ourstudents are our top priority. In alignment with our mission to “enhance thesustainable well-being of our local and global community”, the Vice Rectorate for Integral Human Development brings together several student services dedicated tofostering the holistic development of our students, based on the UA Wellness Wheel.

These offices – the Office of StudentAffairs, the Office of SocialAffairs, the Office of Athletics, the Counseling Service, the Center for Career Development, the Office of Alumni Relations, and the Pastoral Care – work collaboratively to support the personal andacademic growth of students by providing a wide range of opportunities.Together, they accompany students throughout their academic journey and arecommitted to creating a welcoming, vibrant, and supportive environment,ensuring that the university experience is truly transformative.

To achieve these goals and topromote holistic development, numerous activities and initiatives areimplemented, including:

- Academicand personal development (awareness sessions, soft skills workshops, leadershipopportunities, etc.)

- Arts,Culture, and Expression (UA Talent, art workshops, cultural discoveryactivities, etc.)

- Spiritualactivities (interfaith initiatives, diversity and inclusion activities,spiritual retreats, etc.)

- Socialand Humanitarian engagement (blood drives, community service projects,partnerships with NGOs, etc.)

- Physicaland outdoor activities (hiking, tree planting, sports tournaments, etc.)

- Communitybuilding and celebrations (alumni engagement, recognition, and achievementceremonies, etc.)

Inaddition, more than ten student clubs areavailable, allowing our students to express their interests, develop theirskills, and build meaningful connections with their peers.

Studentsare also offered numerous volunteering opportunities, on campus and in thesociety, through which they develop competencies related to teamwork,communication, leadership, and personal development, while enhancing theircurriculum vitae.

It isimportant to highlight that all these services are complementary and work insynergy.

Furthermore,the counseling Service provides students with free, one-to-one counselingsessions to support them in understanding and overcoming personal and academicchallenges.

Throughthese structures and meaningful activities, initiatives, listening spaces,agreements, opportunities, and awareness sessions, students grow and developholistically.

UA hasalso introduced the UA+ Program, whichoffers sessions throughout the academic year on various topics aimed atenhancing student’s soft skills while maintaining their well-being. Thisprogram encourages students to grow beyond the classroom and continuouslystrive for personal and professional development. Participation in the UA+ isrecognized on students’ transcripts upon graduation, giving them a valuable“plus” in the job market.

Anotherkey initiative is the Wellness and Mental Health Week, heldannually to promote a holistic approach to a healthy university environment.This week-long event, held under the patronage of the Ministry of PublicHealth, brings together more than 25 national and international experts fromCanada, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, and China, whodeliver sessions to both the UA and external communities, addressing the eightdimensions of wellness (physical, academic, emotional, spiritual,environmental, financial, occupational, and social).

Furthermore,UA is firmly committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Believing in the interconnectedness of social, economic, andenvironmental issues, UA strives to build an inclusive, equitable, and environmentallyresponsible society by actively integrating the SDGs into its activities and initiatives.

Ourcampus life is also enriched by our mascot “ Sunbula ”, inspired by UA’s Patron Saint, Our Lady of theSeeds. In the iconography associated with the feast of Our Lady of the Harvest,Mary is often depicted standing over a wheat field, symbolically protecting thecrop she once nurtured her own son with. Wheat bends easily with the wind,reminding us that strength can come from flexibility. Like this resilient crop,our students face challenges with perseverance and adaptability.

UAalso promotes student-led communication initiatives to encourage creativity andengagement. The Student Representative Committee, composed of representatives from each faculty and academic department, servesas a vital link between students and the administration. Through monthlymeetings with the Office of Student Affairs, students’ concerns, ideas, and challengesare voiced, addressed, and acted upon.

At UA,our approach is centered on supporting students, providing meaningfulopportunities, and emphasizing integral human development, while remainingrooted in strong academic values. We balance innovation, information, andformation, enabling our students to grow intellectually, socially, andpersonally through active engagement.

Inconclusion, UA’s student services serve as a bridge between academic life,personal development, and community engagement. We shape well-rounded AntonineUniversity graduates. We engage fully, and we are honored to walk this journeywith our students.

We areAntonine.