Lebanese International University

What Lebanese International University does

Lebanese International University (LIU) is a private higher education institution founded in 2001 and headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. It delivers an American-style, semester-based, credit-hour curriculum across five academic schools plus a Freshman Degree Unit: Engineering, Pharmacy, Business, Education, and Arts & Sciences. The School of Pharmacy's BPharm Program holds ACPE International Accreditation through June 2032 and is the institution's most credentialed asset. Tuition is unit-priced per credit, ranging from USD 165 (Freshman) to USD 299 (Pharmacy), with separate registration, NSSF, and other administrative fees, and an explicit 'Education for All' financial-aid mandate (Pharmacy excluded).

The university operates 12 campuses in total: nine in Lebanon (Beirut, Bekaa, Saida, Nabatieh, Tripoli, Mount Lebanon, Tyre, Rayak, Akkar) and three international campuses in Yemen (Aden, Sana'a, Taiz), Senegal (Dakar), and Mauritania (Nouakchott). Distribution is direct-to-consumer: prospective students apply through an online portal (applb.liu.edu.lb) and/or in-person at campus admissions offices. Marketing relies on word-of-mouth, alumni referrals, school visits, exhibitions, and open houses rather than paid digital acquisition, and the university offers transfer and study-abroad pathways that link the Lebanese and international campuses.

Revenue is driven almost entirely by recurring per-semester tuition subscription economics across a multi-school, multi-campus student base. Supporting student services include financial aid, free counseling, on-campus health services, NSSF liaison, athletics and clubs, and an alumni association. No public financial statements, funding rounds, M&A, or leadership changes are disclosed; the institution is structured under its own administration with no external parent company identified in the source data.

Name

Lebanese International University

Legal name

Lebanese International University

Website

https://liu.edu.lb

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Lebanese International University (LIU) is a private Lebanese higher education institution founded in 2001, delivering American-style, per-credit degree programs across five schools (Engineering, Pharmacy, Business, Education, Arts & Sciences) at nine Lebanese campuses and three international campuses in Yemen, Senegal, and Mauritania.

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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

International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

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International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI), International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Pharmacy education
• Engineering education

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from credit-based tuition fees charged per semester. Fees vary by school (Business, Engineering, Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy, Education) and academic level (Undergraduate vs Graduate). Additional fees include registration, social security, and examination fees.

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Core offering

Lebanese International University is a multi-campus private higher education institution offering American-style undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five schools (Engineering, Pharmacy, Business, Education, and Arts & Sciences) plus a Freshman Degree Unit. The university operates 9 campuses in Lebanon and 3 international campuses in Yemen, Senegal, and Mauritania, and supplements academic instruction with financial aid, counselling, health, career, and alumni services.

Product overview

Lebanese International University (LIU) is a higher education institution offering a multi-school academic platform with programs across six main schools: School of Engineering, School of Pharmacy (ACPE-accredited through 2032), School of Business, School of Education, and School of Arts & Sciences, plus a Freshman Degree Unit. The university operates nine campuses in Lebanon (Beirut, Bekaa, Saida, Nabatieh, Tripoli, Mount Lebanon, Tyre, Rayak, and Akkar) and three campuses abroad in Yemen, Senegal, and Mauritania. LIU provides comprehensive student services including financial aid, counselling, health services, social security liaison, athletics, and career services. The institution offers digital portals for applications, student login, and CV submissions, with tuition priced per credit hour ranging from USD 165 (Freshman) to USD 299 (School of Pharmacy).

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Products and services

• School of Engineering Engineering school offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with focus on practical application and technical skills, taught at LIU campuses across Lebanon and internationally.
• School of Pharmacy (BPharm Program) Pharmacy school offering the BPharm degree program, internationally accredited by ACPE through June 2032, with undergraduate tuition of USD 299 per credit. School of Pharmacy students are not eligible for financial aid due to high operational costs.
• School of Business Business school offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs (including BBA), priced at USD 179 per undergraduate credit and USD 225 per graduate credit.
• School of Education Education school offering undergraduate degree programs at USD 169 per credit and graduate programs at USD 190 per credit, preparing students for teaching careers.
• School of Arts & Sciences Comprehensive arts and sciences program offering undergraduate degrees in Computer Science (USD 215 per credit), Information Technology (USD 215 per credit), MS in Applied Mathematics (USD 190 per credit), and MS in Food Technology (USD 240 per credit).
• Freshman Degree Unit Preparatory program requiring completion of at least 30 credits in Freshman Arts, Freshman Sciences, or Freshman Engineering tracks, priced at USD 165 per credit, before students progress into their chosen school.
• Transfer and Study Abroad Programs Programs allowing enrolled students to transfer credits and study abroad at LIU's international campuses in Yemen, Senegal, and Mauritania, providing cross-cultural and cross-campus academic experience within the LIU network.
• Student Financial Aid Services Financial assistance program aligned with the 'Education for All' mission, providing aid to qualified students who maintain a 70% cumulative GPA and satisfactory academic progress (School of Pharmacy students are excluded due to high operational costs).
• Student Counselling Services Confidential and free counselling for students addressing test anxiety, emotional challenges, academic difficulties, and personal issues, with sessions scheduled weekly and ongoing support.
• Student Health Services On-campus healthcare resource providing outpatient treatment, emergency care, ambulatory physician care, and preventive medical services for students and staff.
• National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Liaison Services Liaison between students and Lebanon's National Social Security Funds, handling mandatory NSSF membership enrollment for Lebanese students (excluding freshman and those over 30 years old).
• Student Activities & Athletics Program Clubs, student societies, and sports programs including football, rugby, volleyball, basketball, martial arts, swimming, and various student clubs such as Music Club, Photography Club, and Theater Club.
• Internship and Career Services Career services providing internship opportunities (required for Pharmacy, BMED, and Nutrition programs) and job postings for enrolled students and graduates, including resume assistance and networking opportunities.
• LIU Alumni Association Alumni network maintaining relationships with graduates, creating networking opportunities and advocating for the university community.
• LIU Online Application Portal Online application system (applb.liu.edu.lb) for prospective students to apply for admission, submit personal information and high school credentials, and select campus and program preferences.

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Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• Université Saint-Joseph: USJ is a leading private Lebanese university with multiple campuses and a broad program portfolio. It competes with LIU for the same Lebanese student pool, although it operates primarily under a French-style academic model rather than LIU's American credit-hour system.
• American University of Science and Technology: AUST is a private Lebanese university offering American-style programs across multiple schools. It is a direct competitor to LIU in the affordable private higher-education segment in Lebanon.
• Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: USEK is a private Lebanese university operating across multiple campuses with a wide academic portfolio. It directly competes with LIU for Lebanese and regional students in the mid-priced private segment.
• University of Balamand: The University of Balamand is a private Lebanese university with multiple campus locations and programs in Engineering, Business, Health Sciences and Arts & Sciences. It is a comparable direct peer to LIU in scale and positioning.
• Notre Dame University - Louaize: NDU is a private Lebanese university with multiple campuses and a broad school portfolio (Engineering, Business, Arts & Sciences, etc.). It is a direct competitor to LIU in the affordable private segment of the Lebanese higher-education market.
• Lebanese American University: LAU is a private Lebanese university offering American-style higher education across multiple campuses (Beirut, Byblos, New York). It is the closest direct peer to LIU in mission, model, and domestic competitive set, though with stronger brand recognition and higher tuition positioning.
• Beirut Arab University: BAU is a private Lebanese university with a multi-school portfolio and Arab-affiliated mission. It competes with LIU for the same Lebanese and regional student demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Lebanese University: The Lebanese University is Lebanon's public higher-education institution with the largest enrollment in the country. It competes with LIU primarily on price (free public tuition) and represents the main accessible alternative for Lebanese students who cannot afford private fees.
• American University of Beirut: AUB is the leading private research university in Lebanon and the broader region, offering American-style programs with substantially higher prestige and pricing. It sits at the top of the competitive stack above LIU and competes for the same top-tier Lebanese students.

Regional players

• Al Akhawayn University: Al Akhawayn University in Morocco is an English-language, American-style private university, comparable to LIU in academic model and international orientation, and serves as a regional reference point for accessible American-style higher education in North Africa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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