Sagesse university

What Sagesse university does

Université La Sagesse is a private Lebanese higher education institution founded in 1875 and affiliated with the Maronite Archdiocese of Beirut (Archeparchia Berytensis Maronitarum). It is one of Lebanon's oldest universities, operating across two main campuses — the Furn El Chebbak headquarters and a second Achrafieh site housing the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management — and serving prospective and enrolled students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The university delivers instruction across eight faculties: Law, Economics and Business Administration, Religious and Theological Sciences, Political Science and International Relations, Tourism and Hotel Management, Public Health, Canon Law, and Engineering.

Its core product is degree-bearing higher education, supplemented by continuing-education programs delivered through a dedicated Center for Continuing Education. The underlying technology stack is built on commodity educational platforms: Moodle for the eLearning LMS, a proprietary Student Information System (SIS) at sis.uls.edu.lb, Koha for library management, Microsoft Office 365 and Teams for collaboration, and a public MOOC platform at mooc.uls.edu.lb. Academic programs carry multiple accreditations including FIBAA (Law and Economics), Hcéres (Nursing), École Hôtelière de Lausanne (Tourism and Hotel Management), and a Pontifical Oriental Institute collaboration (Canon Law); the institution itself received ZEvAv institutional accreditation in April 2026.

Revenue derives primarily from tuition and academic fees across the eight faculties, billed on a per-semester or per-program subscription basis, with a secondary recurring stream from professional development courses, advanced diplomas, and certification programs in continuing education. Tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed. GTM motion is sales-led, centered on direct admissions, international academic partnerships (Erasmus+, double degrees), and the brand premium created by the institution's accreditation stack and 151-year heritage.

Name

Sagesse university

Legal name

Université La Sagesse

Website

https://uls.edu.lb

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theological Universities & Pontifical Universities (EDAHAKAD), Divinity Schools (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAKAC), Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate doctoral programs
• Continuing education courses
• Engineering academic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral tuition fees across eight faculties including Law, Economics, Engineering, Public Health, and Theology.
2. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from professional development courses, advanced diploma programs, workshops, and certification programs offered through the Center for Continuing Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Université La Sagesse is a private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral academic programs across eight faculties — Law, Economics and Business Administration, Religious and Theological Sciences, Political Science and International Relations, Tourism and Hotel Management, Public Health, Canon Law, and Engineering — delivered on two Lebanese campuses (Furn El Chebbak and Achrafieh). The university also runs continuing education courses, a public MOOC platform, an entrepreneurship hub (PULSE), a Faculty of Law Legal Clinic, and various research centers. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees, supplemented by professional development and certification programs through the Center for Continuing Education.

Product overview

Université La Sagesse is a higher education institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across eight faculties: Law (FIBAA accredited), Economics and Business Administration (FIBAA accredited), Religious and Theological Sciences, Political Science and International Relations, Tourism and Hotel Management (École Hôtelière de Lausanne certified), Public Health (Hcéres accredited for Nursing), Canon Law, and Engineering. The university provides educational technology platforms including a Student Information System (SIS), Moodle-based eLearning Platform, Koha Library Management System, and a public MOOC platform. Its PULSE entrepreneurship center supports student startups through mentorship and incubation. The institution operates research centers across its faculties and provides community services through its Legal Clinic. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the Maronite Archdiocese of Beirut, the university has 151 years of history and was recently granted Institutional Accreditation by ZEvAv.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PULSE - Pôle de l'Université La Sagesse pour l'Entrepreneuriat: Entrepreneurship center at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration focused on fostering entrepreneurial thinking and innovation among students.
• PULSE - Pole de l'Universite La Sagesse pour l'Entrepreneuriat

Products and services

• Faculty of Law Programs Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral law programs including the Legal Clinic offering practical legal training to students while serving the community; FIBAA accredited. For prospective and enrolled students at ULS.
• Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Programs Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral business and economics programs; FIBAA accredited and home to the PULSE entrepreneurship hub. For prospective and enrolled students at ULS.
• Faculty of Religious and Theological Sciences Programs Theological and pastoral formation programs in Arabic, including a comprehensive program aligned with the Church's synodal journey delivered in collaboration with the Centro Evangelii Gaudium (Istituto Universitario Sophia) and the General Secretariat of the Synod. For prospective and enrolled students.
• Faculty of Political Science and International Relations Programs Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral political science and international relations programs supported by the Research Center in Law and Political Science. For prospective and enrolled students.
• Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management Programs Tourism and hotel management programs academically certified by École Hôtelière de Lausanne, delivered at the Achrafieh campus. For prospective and enrolled students.
• Faculty of Public Health Programs Public health programs with a Nursing Sciences track accredited by Hcéres, supported by the Research Center in Public Health. For prospective and enrolled students.
• Faculty of Canon Law Programs Canon law programs delivered in academic collaboration with the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. For prospective and enrolled students.
• Faculty of Engineering Programs Five-year Bachelor of Engineering programs in Bio-food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, with laboratory facilities and international exchange partnerships. For prospective and enrolled engineering students.
• Center for Continuing Education Programs Professional development courses, advanced diploma programs, workshops, and certification programs for working professionals and adult learners seeking flexible, professional-format credentials.
• PULSE — Pôle de l'Université La Sagesse pour l'Entrepreneuriat Entrepreneurship hub within FEBA supporting student entrepreneurs through mentorship, workshops, seed funding, incubation spaces, and access to investor networks.
• Public MOOC Platform Massive Open Online Course platform at mooc.uls.edu.lb hosting public courses such as 'Dealing with the Past: The Missing and the Forcibly Disappeared in Lebanon', with 500+ participants enrolled. Accessible globally to the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ participants enrolled in MOOC on missing and forcibly disappeared in Lebanon

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEEDS for Legal InitiativescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025MoU signed to advance legal education and advocacy. Builds on the course 'Dealing with the Past: The Missing and the Forcibly Disappeared in Lebanon' implemented by Faculty of Law Legal Clinic in partnership with SEEDS and supported by OHCHR. New module in development focusing on gender-sensitive perspectives supported by UN Women.
• University of LorrainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2025International cooperation agreement bringing together PULSE (Pôle de l'Université La Sagesse pour l'Entrepreneuriat) and PEEL (Pôle Entrepreneuriat Étudiant de Lorraine). Collaboration focuses on encouraging exchange of activities, sharing tools for entrepreneurship awareness and support, promoting staff and student mobility, and developing joint actions for student entrepreneurs.
• Maronite Archdiocese of BeirutcoreOthersInstitutional affiliation with the Archeparchia Berytensis Maronitarum since founding in 1875. Archbishop serves as university patron and Chancellor.
• SE.TC Project Consortium (Erasmus+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union funded project through Erasmus+ program uniting Lebanese institutions (ULS, USJ, LU, EIU) with European partners (UNINETTUNO, TUS, UNIMED). Mission to promote social entrepreneurship during difficult times, supporting faculty members and students in social innovation and impact-driven change.
• International Telematic University (UNINETTUNO), ItalyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in SE.TC Erasmus+ project for social entrepreneurship education.
• Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in SE.TC Erasmus+ project for social entrepreneurship education.
• Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMediterranean network partner supporting cross-border academic collaboration in social entrepreneurship.
• Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese consortium partner in SE.TC project for social entrepreneurship.
• Lebanese University (LU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese consortium partner in SE.TC project for social entrepreneurship.
• East International University (EIU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese consortium partner in SE.TC project for social entrepreneurship.
• University of BordeauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering faculty partner for Study Project and Internship (FYP), Ph.D. opportunities, Exchange, and Double Degree Programs through IMS Laboratory (CRONE and Productic Groups) and Poitiers LIAS Laboratory.
• Universidad Politécnica de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner for Study Project and Internship opportunities in Lab. of Bioinstrumentation and Nanomedicine.
• Kassel UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner for Functional Safety Engineering study projects and Exchange programs.
• Ghent UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering faculty partner for Study Project and Internship programs.
• ECAM-EPMI (Paris)Strategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner for Study Project and Internship opportunities.
• INP BordeauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering exchange and double degree program partner.
• Junia (Lille)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering exchange program partner.
• Université Catholique de LilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering exchange program partner.
• Stratigon Finance / NTUAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRETOUR Interreg NEXT MED Project initiated by Stratigon Finance and coordinated by NTUA. Université La Sagesse is a partner in this project focusing on building resilient SMEs in tourism industry. Selected from 630 applications with only 60 projects funded.
• AUF - Agence Universitaire de la FrancophonieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Hackathon AUF organized by Centre d'Employabilité Francophone de Beyrouth. Team Protect Com qualified for regional finals with their emergency alert application.
• Centro Evangelii Gaudium - Istituto Universitario SophiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Vatican institutions for theological and pastoral formation program in Arabic, in collaboration with General Secretariat of the Synod.
• General Secretariat of the Synod (Rome)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for comprehensive theological and pastoral formation program aligned with Church's synodal journey.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Notre Dame University – Louaize (NDU): Private Lebanese university with comparable multi-faculty portfolio (engineering, business, law, health, architecture) targeting overlapping undergraduate and graduate segments.
• Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK): Maronite-affiliated private Lebanese university with a comparable faith-based governance model, multi-faculty structure, and student market — the single closest peer in terms of religious affiliation and Lebanese private higher-education positioning.
• Lebanese American University (LAU): Major private Lebanese university with multiple campuses and broad undergraduate/graduate offerings; competes with ULS for domestic and international students across engineering, business, law, and health programs.
• Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ): Jesuit-founded private Lebanese university, the closest historical and structural analogue to ULS — a faith-affiliated, multi-faculty private university in Beirut competing for the same student segments. The two institutions are also SE.TC Erasmus+ consortium partners.
• Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik: Alternate name for Holy Spirit University of Kaslik — listed separately to capture the Maronite-faith-affiliated peer overlap precisely. Provides direct head-to-head competition in Lebanon's Maronite higher-education market.
• Université Catholique de Lyon: French Catholic private university and formal cooperation-agreement partner (signed September 2025) — comparable faith-affiliated private institution with which ULS shares student mobility and institutional ties.
• Université Balamand: Private Lebanese university (Orthodox-affiliated) offering engineering, business, health, and arts programs — competes with ULS for the same Lebanese student pool at similar tuition tiers.

Broad incumbents

• American University of Beirut (AUB): Premier private research university in Beirut — the dominant incumbent across the faculties ULS competes in; a benchmark for accreditation depth, research output, and regional brand.
• Université Paris-Saclay: Large French public research university consortium — relevant as the type of European partner with which ULS's FIBAA/Hcéres-accredited programs benchmark and through which international student mobility flows.

Regional players

• Pontifical Oriental Institute: Rome-based Pontifical institute with formal academic collaboration for ULS's Faculty of Canon Law; not a head-to-head competitor but the most institutionally comparable theological/canon-law peer for that faculty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ulasagesse
• Facebookfacebook.com/uLaSagesse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sagesse-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/uLaSagesse
• Xx.com/UlsUniversity

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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