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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.
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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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.
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.
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
Join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:
There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.
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