Project Description
What is LEBPASS?
LEBPASS is a new initiative in Lebanon and the Middle East, aimed at helping students and graduates make their skills and qualifications clearly and easily understood across Lebanon, the Middle East, and Europe, thus facilitating the mobility of both learners and workers. The core of LEBPASS is the Diploma Supplement, which is based on the European Higher Education Area model that has now been introduced in over 40 European countries.
What is the Lebanese Diploma Supplement (DS)?
The Diploma Supplement aims to meet the demands of both the educational sector and the labour market by:
What the Lebanese DS is NOT?
The Diploma Supplement is not a substitute for the original diploma or degree and does not automatically guarantee its recognition; rather, it makes it easier for employers and educational institutions to understand a graduate’s qualification.
How can students benefit from the Lebanese DS?
The Diploma Supplement:
How can employers benefit from the Lebanese DS?
Employers will benefit from the Diploma Supplement because:
How can higher education institutions (HEIs) benefit from the Lebanese DS?
The Diploma Supplement:
Who is eligible to obtain the Lebanese DS?
Graduates of any accredited Lebanese higher education institution are eligible to receive the Diploma Supplement upon request in any of the three languages: Arabic, English, and French.
How can students get the Lebanese DS?
The Diploma Supplement is issued solely upon the successful completion of higher education qualifications. Students can submit a request for their Lebanese DS through the Registrar’s Office of their academic institution.
Is the Lebanese DS provided free of charge?
The Lebanese DS is issued free of charge, including an unofficial transcript. Students are charged institutional fees if an official transcript is requested.
Is the Lebanese DS recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE)?
The Lebanese DS is officially recognized by MEHE for Lebanese universities to issue an official copy in an electronic or print version. As such, the Lebanese DS is valid for use in Lebanon and abroad.