The Lebanese University is the only public institution in Lebanon carrying out the functions of the public higher education with its various majors and degrees, scientific research, and continuous training.
History
The creation of the Lebanese University was an idea first mentioned in the speech of the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hamid Frangieh during the closing ceremony of the Third UNESCO Conference in Beirut held on 11 December 1948, during which he said: "Lebanon hopes to see the creation of a Lebanese university having the spirit of UNESCO"
Education
There are to date 79,000 students at the Lebanese University, making it one of the largest and most important universities in the Middle East.The University is headed by a President and a University Council. The Faculty or Institute is headed by a Dean and a Faculty Council. The University Branch is headed by a Director and a Branch Council. The Teaching Staff carries out its syndicate activities through the Association of Full-time Professors.
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Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
626
By TopUniversities
Dropped 111 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
567
515
626
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1778
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 215 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
2025
2026
2027
1489
1563
1778
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World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
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1201
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We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student housing units and the related facilities: they are governed by the internal regulations stipulated in Order No. 2784 dated 10/11/2004 and the laws and regulations issued by the Presidency of the University. They are managed at the administrative and organizational levels by the Office of Campus Management under the supervision of the General Secretary. Private companies shall be subject to such laws and to the administrative and technical conditions listed in the building specifications related to this process.
Library services
In view of the Lebanese University’s role of building and developing the society, its libraries play a major role in terms of supporting the academic curriculum and scientific research.Moreover, the libraries seek to keep pace with the information technology revolution
Campus life
It is a public institution with faculties, branches, Institutes and joint facilities bordered by an external fence. All that is inside this fence is considered a campus under the administration of the Lebanese University and is governed by its laws.
Sports facilities
The Office of Sports Activities administers and organizes sports activities for the Lebanese University students under the supervision of the General Secretary, and supervises sports facilities in coordination with the Office of Campus Management.
Accreditation
President Fouad Ayoub announces the accreditation of the Lebanese University by the High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres)
My program provided a great mix of theoretical knowledge and practical applications. The coursework was challenging but engaging, and I felt well-prepared for entry into my field.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromSep 2023 - Sep 2026
Posted onAug 2026
3/5
Lebanese University offered many challenges.
It is difficult; you reach a point where you no longer attend classes and have to teach yourself all the courses.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromSep 2024 - Aug 2027
Posted onJul 2026
3/5
Very hard to study for, but very good results.
I really liked the fields of study and majors they contribute, but dorms should be improved for safety. Studying overall is fun, with experience, but exams may vary between easy and hard depending on the professor.