Top Universities in Beirut (governorate)
2026 Beirut University Ranking New
What are the top universities in the Lebanese governorate of Beirut? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 Beirut University Ranking, which lists 19 higher-education institutions meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Lebanon.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
2026 Beirut University Ranking
| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American University of Beirut | Beirut |
| 2 | Lebanese American University | Beirut |
| 3 | Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth | Beirut |
| 4 | Université Libanaise | Beirut |
| 8 | Beirut Arab University | Beirut |
| 9 | Haigazian University | Beirut |
| 11 | Lebanese International University | Beirut |
| 12 | École Supérieure des Affaires | Beirut |
| 13 | American University of Science and Technology | Beirut |
| 15 | Al Imam Al-Ouzai University | Beirut |
| 16 | Université la Sagesse | Beirut |
| 19 | Middle East University | Beirut |
| 21 | Arab Open University Lebanon | Beirut |
| 22 | Global University | Beirut |
| 24 | Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon | Beirut |
| 28 | Matn University College of Technology | Beirut |
| 31 | American University of Culture and Education | Beirut |
| 33 | Beirut Islamic University | Beirut |
| Un | Makassed University of Beirut | Beirut |
| Legend: Un Unranked | + Add University | |
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How many universities are there in Beirut?
There are 19 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Beirut higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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