LAU’s New York headquarters and academic center (LAU NY) are located in midtown Manhattan, in close proximity to the United Nations. Inaugurated in September 2013, this state-of-the-art facility comprises approximately 30,000 square feet spread across three floors. Bolstering the university’s status as a global institution, LAU NY houses the New York Academic Center, as well as financial aid services, development, and alumni relations offices. The academic center consists of ten classrooms equipped with Smart Boards, Polycom video conferencing systems, and high-definition projectors. It also houses a library with a collection of more than 5,000 items on topics related to the Middle East. In addition, the library provides access to LAU’s vast array of online academic resources. New York Academic Center