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Lebanese University

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Overview

Université Libanaise (Lebanese University, الجامعة اللبنانية) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Beirut, Lebanon. This institution also has a branch campus in Hadath. Founded in 1951, Université Libanaise (UL) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur. UL provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 75-year-old Lebanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 0-9%. This places it among an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UL also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Lebanese University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Lebanese University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Lebanese University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Lebanese University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (English) Lebanese University
Name
Name (Non Latin) الجامعة اللبنانية
Acronym UL
Founded 1951
Motto Learning, Engaging and Prosperity
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Location

Address Place du Musée
Beirut
6573-14 Beirut
Lebanon
Lebanese University's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Lebanese University Phone Number (1) 612 830
Lebanese University Fax Number (1) 612 621
Other locations Hadath

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Website

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Lebanese University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Lebanese University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1955


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Université Libanaise's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Lebanese University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Lebanese University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Lebanese University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Lebanese University's academic range and degree level offering.



Université Libanaise: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Lebanese University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Lebanese University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Lebanese University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Lebanese University.



Lebanese University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Lebanese University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Lebanese University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Lebanese University Admission Info


Lebanese University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Lebanese University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Lebanese University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Lebanese University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Lebanese University's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Lebanese University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Lebanese University has more than 7400 international students.


Lebanese University's Admission Office Admission Office

Secretary General, Place du Musée
Beirut 6573-14
(1) 612 618


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Lebanese University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Lebanese University Size and Profile


Lebanese University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Lebanese University has a student enrollment ranging from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Lebanese University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Lebanese University's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.


Lebanese University's Control Type Control Type

Lebanese University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Lebanese University's Entity Type Entity Type

Lebanese University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Lebanese University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Lebanese University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Lebanese University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Lebanese University adopts an unconventional academic calendar, a scheduling system for academic institutions that deviates from traditional academic calendars, such as the standard semester, quarter or trimester systems.


Lebanese University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Lebanese University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Lebanese University Facilities


Lebanese University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Lebanese University's Library


Lebanese University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Lebanese University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Lebanese University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Lebanese University Services


Lebanese University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Lebanese University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Lebanese University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Lebanese University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Lebanese University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Lebanese University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Université Libanaise consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Université Libanaise
  • Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences
  • Faculty of Law, Political and Administrative Sciences
  • Faculty of Sciences
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Fine Arts
  • Faculty of Pedagogy
  • Faculty of Journalism and Documentation
  • Faculty of Business Administration and Economical Sciences
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Public Health
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
  • Institution of Applied and Economical Sciences
  • Academic Institution of Technology

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Memberships and Affiliations

Lebanese University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université Libanaise's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebanese University public or private?

Lebanese University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Lebanese University profit or non-profit?

Lebanese University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Lebanese University in terms of enrollment?

Lebanese University has a student enrollment ranging from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Lebanese University in terms of academic staff?

Lebanese University's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.

Is Lebanese University a coeducational institution?

Lebanese University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Lebanese University use?

Lebanese University adopts an unconventional academic calendar, a scheduling system for academic institutions that deviates from traditional academic calendars, such as the standard semester, quarter or trimester systems.

What religion is Lebanese University affiliated with?

None.

Does Lebanese University admit international students?

Yes. Lebanese University has more than 7400 international students.

What is Lebanese University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Lebanese University's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Lebanese University UL?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Lebanese University UL located?

Lebanese University is located in Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon. Address: Place du Musée.

Is Lebanese University UL accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Lebanese University is accredited by Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur (since 1955).

Does Lebanese University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Lebanese University offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Lebanese University have a university library?

Yes

Does Lebanese University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Lebanese University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Lebanese University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Lebanese University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Lebanese University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Lebanese University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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