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Overview

Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language. Learn more about the opportunities offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Education

Education

Study & Exchange

The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.

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American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture.

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EducationUSA

EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education.

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Local EducationUSA Centers

EducationUSA advising centers help you navigate the Five Steps to U.S. Study.

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Study & Exchange

The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.

Learn more about Study & Exchange

American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture.

Visit the American English Site

EducationUSA

EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education.

Learn more about EducationUSA

Local EducationUSA Centers

EducationUSA advising centers help you navigate the Five Steps to U.S. Study.

Learn more about EducationUSA Center

Exchanges

Local Programs

Scholarships & Exchanges

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut offers a wide variety of academic and exchange programs for students and professionals with different interests. Navigate through the below list of programs for additional details.  If you have additional questions, you are welcome to send an email to BeirutPD@state.gov.

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Cultural Programs

The Public Diplomacy Section in Beirut has been working closely, for decades, with Lebanon’s cultural organizations and individuals to build and increase mutual understanding through supporting art and cultural projects, exchanges as well as heritage preservation. We believe in the strong ties between our two peoples and the importance of maintaining bridges through creative approaches, allowing to build platforms for conflict resolution as well as opening a communication with the general public and the youth in particular, to get familiar with the American culture and way of living.

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English Language Programs

Public Diplomacy Beirut’s support for education includes programs to strengthen English language teaching. The English Language Office supports the U.S. Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, which aims to increase communication skills and mutual understanding between the people of the United States of America and the people of other countries throughout the world. To achieve these goals, the English Language Office supports U.S. Embassy-sponsored English language programming that strengthens teachers’ instructional and language skills, develops critical thinking capabilities, and conveys information about the United States

Explore English Language Programs

Scholarships & Exchanges

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut offers a wide variety of academic and exchange programs for students and professionals with different interests. Navigate through the below list of programs for additional details.  If you have additional questions, you are welcome to send an email to BeirutPD@state.gov.

Explore Scholarships & Exchanges

Cultural Programs

The Public Diplomacy Section in Beirut has been working closely, for decades, with Lebanon’s cultural organizations and individuals to build and increase mutual understanding through supporting art and cultural projects, exchanges as well as heritage preservation. We believe in the strong ties between our two peoples and the importance of maintaining bridges through creative approaches, allowing to build platforms for conflict resolution as well as opening a communication with the general public and the youth in particular, to get familiar with the American culture and way of living.

Explore Cultural Programs

English Language Programs

Public Diplomacy Beirut’s support for education includes programs to strengthen English language teaching. The English Language Office supports the U.S. Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, which aims to increase communication skills and mutual understanding between the people of the United States of America and the people of other countries throughout the world. To achieve these goals, the English Language Office supports U.S. Embassy-sponsored English language programming that strengthens teachers’ instructional and language skills, develops critical thinking capabilities, and conveys information about the United States

Explore English Language Programs

Additional Information

Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

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Join the Exchange Alumni community portal and open the door to a world of resources and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:

  • Access academic journals and articles through EBSCO, JSTOR, and Libby, among other academic and research resources through eLibraryUSA (make sure to first visit an American Space in your region to set up an account).
  • Find and connect with fellow Exchange Alumni locally and globally.
  • Collaborate in group discussions, search for and post upcoming career opportunities, update your alumni contact information, and more!

For Exchange Alumni community portal log-in questions, reach out to: alumniwebsite@state.gov.

In addition, get up-to-date information on upcoming events and Exchange Alumni highlights in our quarterly international newsletter, and reach out to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to find out more about funding opportunities like the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF).

Don’t forget to connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Feel free to reach out directly at exchangealumni@state.gov.

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