More than 116,000 BAU graduate students are currently working, 59% men and 41% women. BAU contributes to more women entering the labor market each year. For this reason, the University provides all the necessary tools and support to women and men who study at the University so that they can graduate successfully.

• Students at BAU in the International Job Market

Currently 116000 students in 40 different fields of studies at BAU occupying several positions in the Lebanese, Arab and international job market where the importance of women can be observed having around 41% of work occupation. Beirut Arab University continues to increase the growth of gender equity through different channels such as The Human Rights Center, in charge of monitoring that women's rights are fulfilled.

• Public Lecture: "Photovoltaic Market in Lebanon, Opportunities and Barriers"

The Faculty of Architectural Engineering cordially invites students and graduates to attend a lecture presentation titled:

"Photovoltaic Market in Lebanon, Opportunities and Barriers"

Lecturer: Mr. Rabih Osta

Lecture Content:

The lecture presentation will explore the key facts in Lebanon regarding renewable energy and solar systems' application. Driving initiatives for Photovoltaic (PV) projects are illustrated and barriers facing their implementation are discussed. Mr. Osta, the Area General Manager of Phoenix Energy, will highlight the significance and the challenges of Phoenix Energy mega PV installation:

The Beirut River Solar Snake (BRSS). He will discuss the synchronization between PV generators, fossil fuel generators, and the Lebanese electricity network. Finally, a comparison between on-grid and off-grid systems is held. The lecture will take place on Tuesday October, 27 2021 at 2 PM in Room A203 Architecture Building (Debbieh).

• The Job Fair 2022 “Time to Move”

BAU opened its Job Fair 2022 under the title of “Time to Move” in Beirut with the participation of 59 companies and institutions in the fields of engineering, commerce, pharmacy, architecture, computers, banking, medicine, and others. The Job-Fair at Beirut Site, aimed to assist BAU students to be better introduced to the Lebanese job-market, as well as the various companies and their respective vacancies, which is intended to provide graduates with training and job opportunities.

President of Beirut Arab University Prof. Dr. Amr Galal El Adawi, inaugurated the event, in the presence of the Vice-President for Tripoli Branch Affairs, Prof. Dr. Khaled Baghdadi, the Deans of faculties, the Head of BAU Alumni, Mr. Essam Baadarani, the Director of Public Relations Administration, Mrs. Zina Ariss, BAU directors, and a crowd of students, interested people and company officials. After the Lebanese national anthem and the BAU anthem were played, Assistant Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Hania El Nakash pointed out in her speech that “BAU supports its students, with the aim of securing them jobs, as it is concerned for their future, and following their activities and achievements. The success of the students is a success for the University”.

• Job Fair 2019 at Beirut Arab University

Beirut Arab University organized its Job Fair at Beirut Campus under the auspices of the Minister of Labor Camille Abousleiman with the participation of 45 engineering, medical, oil, pharmaceutical, banking, tourism, real estate and educational institutions.

This fair aimed to connect students and graduates with the job market through meeting the representatives of participating institutions. Students presented copies of their curriculum vitae and were introduced to the criteria and conditions required to obtain job opportunities in line with their specializations.

The exhibition also provided students and gr with an overview of the experiences of the most prominent business owners who spoke to the students about their career and how to make their way through the job market starting from the university. After the Lebanese and BAU Anthems, Engineer Sandy Chaaban inaugurated the exhibition, saying, “We, at Beirut Arab University, are accustomed to overcoming the difficulties and confronting the fears that give rise to hope among the youth, so we are keen to dedicate this job to meet their aspirations and ambitions, complementing our mission to build a strong and effective society despite all challenges”.

Head of the Job Fair Committee and Dean of Faculty of Engineering Professor Adel El Kordi spoke of the importance and development of this fair to keep pace with the job market needs and requirements and open up to new institutions and specializations to share the aspirations of our youth”.

• The BAU Job Fair 2018

Beirut Arab University inaugurated its Job Fair 2018 at Beirut Campus under the auspices of Minister of Labour Mr. Mohammad Kabbara in the presence of Major Nour Chaaban representing Director General of Internal Security Forces Imad Osman and BAU President Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, BAU Secretary General Dr. Omar Houri, BAU Directors, Deans and crowd of Students.

The event was organized by the Alumni Affairs and the Career Office and presented by the Engineer Sandy Chaaban who defined the purpose of this Job Fair saying, “It allows students to learn about the jobs and trainings available at the companies and institutions participating in this event.” The Head of the Job Fair Committee, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Professor Adel Kurdi stressed, in his speech, the fact that “BAU has always been keen on being a pioneer in the scientific field as in the academic realm and has always shown faith in the role and efficiency of the youth in developing their countries, which rendered this job fair an annual landmark.”

President of BAU Professor El-Adawi said:

“BAU has always been committed to excellence, quality of education and International Accreditation of its programs, which eventually leads to more opportunities in the job market.” He added, “BAU is examining the possibility of establishing creativity schools in Beirut, Debbieh, Tripoli and Bekaa to encourage students to present their creative ideas supported by experience available at BAU, so students’ creativity is all that counts without having to wait for a job opportunity”.

• C.V Writing and Job Search Tools

The Alumni and careers Office at Beirut Arab University organized a session entitled: C.V Writing and Job Search Tools for the senior students of Tripoli Campus in collaboration with the Association "IRADA" delivering Khobourat program, which is targeted to prepare students for the labor market.

Ms. Rola Shabaklo, Director of Human Resources department at IRADA, presented the session, which elaborated the topics related to CV preparation, how to succeed in a job interview, and how to look for work within the current challenges faced in the region, and shifts in the local recruitment market.

• A Cooperation Agreement between Al Mina Municipality and BAU to turn the land adjacent to the university branch into a public park

The President of Beirut Arab University Prof. Amr Galal El- Adawi and the President of Al-Mina Municipality Council Abdel Kader Alameddine signed a cooperation agreement covering infrastructure and the surrounding area of BAU Branch in Al Mina.

The President of Al-Mina Municipality Council spoke about the nature of this agreement saying "This is not the first agreement of cooperation between the Municipality and BAU. Our cooperation began since laying the foundation stone for the establishment of BAU Tripoli Branch in Al-Mina City. We believe in BAU’s role to raise the status of the city and our relationship with BAU has developed during the era of former Secretary General late Mr. Issam Houri. Also, we have always been able to meet the university demands concerning the building, investment and licensing.”

He added, “We are proud today to sign an agreement of cooperation regarding the establishment of the public park near the university campus which will be a public common for BAU students and Al Mina people.” BAU President Prof. Amr Galal El -Adawi maintained, "Today we signed an agreement, which is the first of its kind to turn the land adjacent to the university branch into a park of public interest for Al Mina people and BAU students.” He added, “Our presence here is not limited to this distinctive educational facility in Lebanon and the Middle East.

It includes our vision of being partners with the people of Tripoli, Al Mina and the North to create a success story not only at the educational level but also for the development of the city. BAU Branch in Al Mina was established nine years ago, and since then the region has been significantly developed and many job opportunities have been open for the people in the North as most of the BAU academic and administrative staff members and professors are from Tripoli and the North.

This was reflected in the university labour needs which we emphasized to be limited to the people of the region so they feel we are here to achieve development goals in addition to educational issues.”

On the other hand, and within the framework of the Signing Ceremony, a gathering was held between the President of BAU Prof. Amr Galal El- Adawi and the Northern figures: Former Prime minister Najib Mikati represented by Mokbel Malak, Minister of State for Economic Empowerment for Women and Youth Ms.

• Eighty Engineering Projects at Beirut Arab University

Under the auspices of HE Minister of Industry Wael Abou Faour, represented by the Head of the Department of Industrial Cities and Areas Engineer Shantal Akl, the Faculty of Engineering at Debbieh Campus inaugurated its 20th Engineering Day under the title of “The City of the Future”. Students from the different faculty levels and departments presented more than 80 projects from designs, models and devices in the fields of civil and environmental engineering, communications, electronics, electrical power and machines, as well as computer, industrial, petroleum and mechanical engineering.

In addition to these projects, the international engineering academic societies that play a prominent role in the development of the students’ skills in different disciplines were also participants in the exhibition. After the Lebanese Anthem and BAU Anthem, Rawan Halabi, a 4th-year Mechanical Engineering student, opened the event saying, “Organizing the Engineering Projects Day and presenting many projects designed by students are a clear demonstration of the capabilities allotted by the university to serve its students and its interest in their potentials.

The the real investment is to support scientific innovation and to inform the local community, institutions and companies, which will harness the students’ projects to serve the society and meet its needs, and make it easier for graduates to join the job market".

• Professional Career Development Workshop

The Faculty of Science organized a Professional Career Development Workshop in collaboration with BAU Alumni and Career Office, to shed the light on the needed skills in the Labor Market in Lebanon and the Gulf and to help students be more prepared for their career paths by learning more about curriculum vitae preparation, job interviews, Networking, social media and professionalism.

The workshop was held on March 5th 2022 at Debbieh Campus and presented by Mr. Mohamed Saadeddine, General Manager of Citricom Training Center and by the Businessmen’s Federation for Support & Development (IRADA).