University Overview
Established in 1875, Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (Saint-Joseph University of Beirut) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Beirut (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Tripoli, Saïda and Zahlé. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (USJ) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Lebanese higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (USJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 150-year-old Lebanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Lebanese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Saint-Joseph University of Beirut |
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| Name | Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth |
| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة القديس يوسف |
| Acronym | USJ |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Motto | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam For the greater glory of God |
| Colours | White and blue |
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| Address | Damascus Road Beirut 1104-2020 Beirut Lebanon |
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(1) 421 000 |
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(1) 423 369 |
| Other locations | Tripoli, Saïda and Zahlé |
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