Lebanese University

What Lebanese University does

Lebanese University (الجامعة اللبنانية) is Lebanon's first and sole national public university, established by the state in 1951 and headquartered in Beirut. It delivers higher education across 19 faculties and institutes spanning humanities, social sciences, law, economics, business, fine arts, technology, agronomy, public health, pharmacy, science, medical sciences, engineering, and dental medicine, enrolling more than 77,000 students across 450+ specializations. The university operates through multiple branches distributed across Lebanese territories (Sections 1-6, Jbeil, Tyre, and others), with the Rafic Hariri University Campus at Hadath serving as a major secondary hub.

The academic portfolio includes undergraduate (Licence), professional and research Master's degrees, and doctoral programs delivered through three doctoral schools. Supporting infrastructure includes a Neuroscience Research Center, a University Medical Center, an electronic publications repository, and student mobility partnerships including the GCUB program. The Faculty of Pharmacy notably offers clinical pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmaceutical industry, and pharmaceutical MBA tracks. The institution has been externally validated by QS rankings (first in Lebanon in Engineering and Pharmacy in QS Subject Rankings 2025; top 100 globally in Petroleum Engineering and Pharmacy), maintains standing in QS Arab University Rankings 2026, and signed a conservation research partnership with IUCN during the World Conservation Congress 2025.

The business model is state-funded: tuition and fee structures are set by the Lebanese government, revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the institution operates under government governance with reserved government delegate seats on the University Council. The institution produces scientific publications and AI governance guidelines as policy outputs. Operations have experienced documented disruptions including postponed exams in southern branches and shifts to online instruction during regional conflict periods. The institution is led by President Professor Bassam Badran (بسام بدران).

Name

Lebanese University

Legal name

Lebanese University (الجامعة اللبنانية)

Website

https://ul.edu.lb

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Lebanese University is Lebanon's national public university, founded in 1951, operating 19 faculties and institutes across multiple branches serving 77,000+ students with 450+ specializations in humanities, sciences, technology, health, and engineering.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Public university
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate research
• Academic faculties

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Lebanese University is Lebanon's first and primary national public university, delivering higher education across 19 faculties and institutes with 450+ specializations. It offers undergraduate (Licence/Bachelor), professional and research Master's, and doctoral programs spanning humanities, social sciences, law, economics, technology, health sciences, engineering, and natural sciences. The university also operates research centers (e.g., Neuroscience Research Center), a University Medical Center, and produces scientific research publications.

Product overview

Lebanese University is a public higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic products through 19 faculties and institutes. The university provides undergraduate (Licence/Bachelor), professional and research Master's degrees, and doctoral programs across humanities, social sciences, law, economics, technology, health sciences, and natural sciences. The institution also operates research centers including Neuroscience Research Center and University Medical Center, produces scientific research publications, and facilitates international student mobility programs. The academic portfolio spans from Faculty of Information to Faculty of Engineering, covering professional education, research programs, and specialized doctoral schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Information (كلية الإعلام) Academic faculty offering undergraduate and graduate programs in journalism, media studies, and communication disciplines, for students pursuing careers in media and communications.
• Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences (كلية الآداب والعلوم الإنسانية) Academic faculty providing humanities and social sciences programs including literature, languages, and cultural studies for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Faculty of Pedagogy (كلية التربية) Academic faculty offering education and teaching methodologies programs for teacher training, serving students pursuing careers in education.
• Faculty of Law and Political and Administrative Sciences (كلية الحقوق والعلوم السياسية والإدارية) Academic faculty providing legal studies, political science, and public administration programs for students pursuing careers in law, government, and public service.
• Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management (كلية السياحة وإدارة الفنادق) Academic faculty offering tourism management and hotel administration degree programs for students entering the hospitality sector.
• Faculty of Economics & Business Administration (كلية العلوم الاقتصادية وإدارة الأعمال) Academic faculty providing economics and business management education programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture (كلية الفنون الجميلة والعمارة) Academic faculty offering fine arts, cinema, television, and architectural design programs for creative students.
• Faculty of Technology (كلية التكنولوجيا) Academic faculty providing technology and applied sciences programs across multiple regional branches for students pursuing technical careers.
• Faculty of Agronomy (كلية الزراعة) Academic faculty offering agricultural sciences and agronomy programs for students pursuing careers in agriculture.
• Faculty of Public Health (كلية الصحة العامة) Academic faculty providing public health education and research programs including professional and research master's degrees for students entering public health professions.
• Faculty of Pharmacy (كلية الصيدلة) Academic faculty offering pharmacy programs including clinical pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmaceutical industry, and pharmaceutical MBA, located at the Hadath campus.
• Faculty of Science (كلية العلوم) Academic faculty providing natural sciences education and research including computer science innovation forums, serving students in science disciplines.
• Faculty of Medical Sciences (كلية العلوم الطبية) Academic faculty offering medical education and healthcare professional training programs for students entering medical careers.
• Faculty of Engineering (كلية الهندسة)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Agreement signed between IUCN and Lebanese University during the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi for conservation research and capacity-building. The partnership is part of IUCN Arabia's regional conservation leadership initiatives including the '30 by 30' biodiversity target.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Cairo University: Egypt's premier public research university with massive scale and comprehensive faculties. Comparable as a leading public multi-campus Arab institution facing similar challenges of scale and funding.
• Damascus University: Syria's flagship public university with multi-campus presence and comprehensive faculties. Relevant regional comparable as a public Arab university with similar scale and structural characteristics.
• University of Jordan: Public research university in Jordan with similar multi-faculty structure and large student enrollment. Comparable as a leading public Arab university competing for regional ranking recognition.

Direct peers

• Lebanese American University (LAU): Private Lebanese university with multiple campuses (Beirut, Byblos, New York) and American-style curriculum. Competes directly for undergraduate and graduate students across business, engineering, and health sciences.
• University of Balamand: Private Lebanese university with engineering, business, and health science programs across multiple campuses. Competes with Lebanese University for students in Northern Lebanon regions like Tripoli and Koura.
• Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ): Major private Lebanese university with similar multi-campus structure and comprehensive faculty offerings including law, medicine, and engineering. Direct competitor for the same Lebanese student market across most disciplines.
• American University of Beirut (AUB): Lebanon's leading private research university, also multi-faculty with strong engineering and health sciences. Directly comparable as the primary higher education competitor in Beirut serving similar Lebanese and regional student populations.
• Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK): Private Lebanese university on the coast north of Beirut with comprehensive faculties including engineering, business, and health sciences. Direct competitor in the Lebanese higher education market with similar disciplinary breadth.
• Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU): Private Lebanese university offering comparable faculty structure including engineering, business administration, and health sciences. Operates in overlapping geographic markets with the Lebanese University.
• Haigazian University: Private Beirut-based liberal arts university that competes for Lebanese and regional students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Serves a similar student demographic in Beirut.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://ul.edu.lb/ar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lebanese-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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