Haigazian University was established in Beirut, Lebanon in 1955 by the joint endeavors of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) and the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East (UAECNE). Haigazian University is a liberal arts institution, which operates on the American model of higher education using English as the language of instruction. Its purpose is to provide quality education in a Christian environment where academic freedom and the search and dissemination of truth are predominant. It seeks to prepare students both for leadership positions and as professionals to serve in the Armenian and non-Armenian Lebanese communities. Haigazian is home campus to students from 20 countries throughout the world. It offers B.A., B.B.A., B.S., M.A., and M.B.A. degrees as well as a teacher’s Normal Diploma to almost 1000 students.
| Students | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Number of International Students | 83 | 91 | 97 | 98 | 117 | 103 |
| International Student Expenses
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| Housing cost | $2625 (single room) |
| Health Insurance | $115 |
| Administrative fee | Tuition: $4,500
Miscellaneous Fees: $284 Books:$200 |
| Permit to stay fee | $300 |
| Visa application fee | $35 |