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Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 35 Universities in Lebanon

The Lebanese Republic is divided into 8 governorates (Arabic: muhafazah), further subdivided into districts. The majority of higher education institutions meeting the uniRank selection criteria are located in the Beirut Governorate, which is home to the capital city of Beirut. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables consider all governorates that include at least one Lebanese higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Beirut (19)  
Mount Lebanon (10)  
North Governorate (6)  

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Overview of Lebanon Universities

Lebanon's higher education system features 35 universities, predominantly private institutions (94%) with one public university. Established under French, American and Arab influences, universities offer multilingual programs (English, French, Arabic) across comprehensive and specialized fields. Degrees span undergraduate to doctoral levels, with strong regional recognition but limited global ranking penetration.

Top 10 Lebanon Universities

1. American University of Beirut (AUB)
   Ranked #1 in Lebanon (uniRank WorldRank: 1136). Established 1866 in Beirut. Private nonprofit. Fields/levels: Not available in source data.
2. Lebanese American University (LAU)
   Ranked #2 (WorldRank: 2675). Founded 1924 in Beirut. Private nonprofit. Fields/levels: Not available in source data.
3. Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (USJ) / Saint-Joseph University of Beirut
   Ranked #3 (WorldRank: 3144). Established 1875 in Beirut. Private nonprofit. Fields/levels: Not available in source data.
4. University of Balamand (UOB)
   Ranked #4 (WorldRank: 4207). Founded 1988 in El-Koura, North Governorate. Private nonprofit. Fields/levels: Not available in source data.
5. Université Libanaise (UL) / Lebanese University
   Ranked #5 (WorldRank: 4283). Established 1951 in Beirut. Lebanon's only public university. Fields/levels: Not available in source data.
6. Beirut Arab University (BAU)
   Ranked #6 (WorldRank: 5258). Founded 1960 in Beirut. Private nonprofit. Fields/levels: Not available in source data.
7. Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK) / Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
   Ranked #7 (WorldRank: 5262). Established 1950 in Jounieh, Mount Lebanon. Private nonprofit. Fields/levels: Not available in source data.
8. Notre Dame University (NDU)
   Ranked #8 (WorldRank: 5306). Founded 1987 in Zouk Mosbeh, Mount Lebanon. Private nonprofit. Fields/levels: Not available in source data.
9. Lebanese International University (LIU)
   Ranked #9 (WorldRank: 8052). Established 2001 in Beirut. Private (control type not reported). Fields/levels: Not available in source data.
10. Haigazian University (HU)
    Ranked #10 (WorldRank: 8133). Founded 1955 in Beirut. Private nonprofit. Fields/levels: Not available in source data.

Analysis of University Types

Lebanon has 35 universities total. Private institutions dominate with 33 universities (94.3%), while only 1 (2.9%) is public. One university (2.9%) has unspecified control type.

Global Ranking and Standing

No Lebanese universities rank in the top 200 global universities (0% of total). Similarly, none appear in the top 1,000 worldwide (0%).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many universities are in Lebanon?
A: Lebanon has 35 recognized universities.

Q: What is Lebanon's top-ranked university?
A: American University of Beirut (AUB) holds #1 in Lebanon per uniRank.

Q: Does Lebanon have public universities?
A: Yes, Lebanese University is the sole public institution.

Q: Are Lebanese degrees taught in English?
A: Many universities (e.g., AUB, LAU) offer English-based programs alongside French and Arabic options.

Q: What is Lebanon's oldest university?
A: American University of Beirut, founded in 1866.

Q: How do Lebanese universities perform globally?
A: Currently none rank in the top 1,000 worldwide per uniRank data.

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