Hi Swissboy ther is lot of studants in the area of AUB or Hamra where you can share rooms with or find a roommate as well there is a furnish apartments that are not expancive if you like.
Just come and you will see in all newspapers anonces and as well on the boards there is planty of anonces where you can find many apartments to stay in! No problem at all just get here and you will see there is as well lot of kids Sweden, Germany, France and Uk that are studing her so there should be no problem at all for you. Good luck swissboy! And welcome to Lebanon the party place that never sleeps! Enjoy it sure you will love it!