Université Libanaise
Beirut, Lebanon • Founded 1951 • World Rank #1800
Updated May 2026
Overview
Founded in 1951, the Université Libanaise (Lebanese University) is a non-profit public 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 a branch campus in Hadath. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Université Libanaise (UL) is a very large-sized coeducational Lebanese higher education institution.
Université Libanaise (UL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 73-year-old Lebanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.
The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Lebanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Where to find Université Libanaise, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links. Confirm the published channels here are current before sending application materials.
Academic Details
The basic academic profile of Université Libanaise, including enrolment and faculty composition. Total student count fluctuates intake-to-intake; treat the figure as approximate rather than precise.
Academic Structures
Université Libanaise's teaching units laid out by faculty and school. Deep hierarchies (faculty to school to department) versus flat structures affect administrative complexity for students.
Unit 17 items
- Academic Institution of Technology
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Business Administration and Economical Sciences
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Faculty of Journalism and Documentation
- Faculty of Law, Political and Administrative Sciences
- Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Pedagogy
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Public Health
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
- Institution of Applied and Economical Sciences
Degrees
Also Diploma of Habilitation in: Law, Political Sciences and Administration, Economics, Business Administration, Tourism, Journalism, Mass Communication and Information Sciences, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Education, Literature and Humanties; Science and Technology, Agriculture, Engineering, Architecture, Health Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry); Bachelor honors Degree in: Medicine and Social Work, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Midwifery, Psychomotricity, Optics and Optometry, Ergotherapy; Diploma in Veterinary Science, Neurosciences; Diplomas, Bachelor, Master and Professional Certificates offered by 'Institut supérieur des sciences appliquées et économiques ((Issae) with Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (Cnam), France; Professional Diploma in Journalism
Bachelor's 59 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agronomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Computing
- Cattle Breeding
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Dietetics
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- French
- Geography (Human)
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Maintenance
- Interior Design
- Laboratory Techniques
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing
- Meat and Poultry
- Music Education
- Natural Resources
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Persian
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Radiology
- Rural Planning
- Social Sciences
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theatre
- Tourism
- Translation and Interpretation
Master's 161 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Administration
- Agricultural Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architectural Restoration
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Business Computing
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Cinema and Television
- Civics
- Civil Engineering
- Cognitive Sciences
- Commercial Law
- Communication Arts
- Communication Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Law
- Demography and Population
- Dental Technology
- Dentistry
- Development Studies
- Dietetics
- Display and Stage Design
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Educational Technology
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Epidemiology
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- French
- Genetics
- Geography (Human)
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Education
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Immunology
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Insurance
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Economics
- International Law
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Laser Engineering
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Microbiology
- Microwaves
- Molecular Biology
- Nanotechnology
- Native Language Education
- Natural Resources
- Neurosciences
- Nutrition
- Oncology
- Organic Chemistry
- Orthodontics
- Paediatrics
- Periodontics
- Persian
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Sciences
- Power Engineering
- Private Law
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Law
- Public Relations
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Safety Engineering
- Science Education
- Social Policy
- Social Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Surgery
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theatre
- Tourism
- Town Planning
- Toxicology
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Engineering
- Veterinary Science
- Water Science
Doctoral 51 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Administration
- Agriculture
- Anaesthesiology
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Cardiology
- Community Health
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Economics
- Education
- Endocrinology
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Gastroenterology
- Gerontology
- Haematology
- Health Sciences
- Information Sciences
- Journalism
- Laboratory Techniques
- Law
- Literature
- Mass Communication
- Medicine
- Midwifery
- Natural Sciences
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Plastic Surgery
- Pneumology
- Political Sciences
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Rheumatology
- Social Sciences
- Surgery
- Technology
- Tourism
- Urology
- Veterinary Science
Diploma & Certificate 7 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Foreign Languages Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Native Language Education
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Science Education
Other 18 programs
- Advertising and Publicity
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Data Processing
- Earth Sciences
- Electronic Engineering
- Geology
- Information Management
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Public Relations
- Statistics
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban.
Agronomy (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agronomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Food Science
- Landscape Architecture
- Plant and Crop Protection
Dentistry (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dental Hygiene
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Stomatology
Common Career Paths
- Dentist
- Oral Surgeon
- Dental Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics and Business Administration (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Business Computing
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 23 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bridge Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Laser Engineering
- Machine Building
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Microelectronics
- Microwaves
- Power Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Road Engineering
- Safety Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Transport Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Fine Arts and Architecture (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Acting
- Architecture
- Fine Arts
- Interior Design
- Painting and Drawing
- Rural Planning
- Theatre
- Town Planning
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Information Sciences (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archiving
- Communication Studies
- Documentation Techniques
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Library Science
- Multimedia
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law and Political and Administrative Sciences (Faculty) 21 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Administrative Law
- Air and Space Law
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Comparative Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Fiscal Law
- History of Law
- Human Rights
- International Law
- Islamic Law
- Justice Administration
- Labour Law
- Law
- Management
- Maritime Law
- Political Sciences
- Private Law
- Public Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Letters and Human Sciences (Faculty) 33 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ancient Civilizations
- Ancient Languages
- Applied Linguistics
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Classical Languages
- Comparative Literature
- Contemporary History
- Dutch
- English
- Ethics
- French
- Grammar
- Greek
- Hebrew
- History
- Italian
- Latin
- Logic
- Medieval Studies
- Metaphysics
- Modern History
- Modern Languages
- Philology
- Philosophical Schools
- Philosophy
- Phonetics
- Prehistory
- Psycholinguistics
- Terminology
- Translation and Interpretation
- Turkish
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (Faculty) 24 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Diabetology
- Endocrinology
- Epidemiology
- Gastroenterology
- Medicine
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Plastic Surgery
- Pneumology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Rheumatology
- Surgery
- Urology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pedagogy (Faculty) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Education
- Foreign Languages Education
- Higher Education
- Literacy Education
- Music Education
- Native Language
- Pedagogy
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Teacher Trainers Education
- Teacher Training
Pharmacy (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Public Health (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Community Health
- Ergotherapy
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
- Social and Community Services
- Social Welfare
- Social Work
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
Common Career Paths
- Public Health Officer
- Epidemiologist
- Health Policy Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sciences (Faculty) 35 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Crystallography
- Earth Sciences
- Embryology and Reproduction Biology
- Entomology
- Genetics
- Geology
- Histology
- Immunology
- Industrial Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Marine Biology
- Mathematical Physics
- Mathematics
- Mechanics
- Microbiology
- Mineralogy
- Natural Sciences
- Neurosciences
- Optics
- Organic Chemistry
- Paleontology
- Parasitology
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
- Plant Pathology
- Statistics
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Technology (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bridge Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Road Engineering
- Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Transport Engineering
Tourism and Hospitality Management (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cooking and Catering
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Hotel Management
- Sales Techniques
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law, Political, Administrative and Economic Sciences (Doctoral) (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Law
- Political Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences (Doctoral) (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Literature
- Social Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science and Technology (Doctoral) (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Social Sciences
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Science (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Social Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Université Libanaise's programme catalogue is grouped by level below — use the filter to narrow your shortlist. Programme entry windows and admissions criteria typically appear on each programme's dedicated page.
220 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Lebanon
Bachelor's Degree 81 programmes
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Master's Degree 109 programmes
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Doctorate 3 programmes
Diploma 26 programmes
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How to apply to Université Libanaise
A short guide to applying to Université Libanaise — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Université Libanaise's catalogue includes 220 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Université Libanaise's admissions process.
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Assemble your application package
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
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Submit your application
Submit your completed application through Université Libanaise's official website at www.ul.edu.lb. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
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Contact admissions and follow up
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +961 (1) 612 830. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Université Libanaise
Quick answers to the most common questions about Université Libanaise — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.
When was Université Libanaise founded?
Université Libanaise was established in 1951 (approximately 75 years ago).
In which city is Université Libanaise?
Université Libanaise is based in Beirut, Lebanon.
Is Université Libanaise a public or private institution?
Université Libanaise is a public institution.
How many students study at Université Libanaise?
Université Libanaise has approximately 45,000-49,999 students.
Where does Université Libanaise stand in university rankings?
Université Libanaise is ranked #1800 globally and #3 in Lebanon.
What qualification levels does Université Libanaise offer?
Programmes at Université Libanaise cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
How is Université Libanaise organised academically?
The institution comprises 17 academic units.
Is Université Libanaise officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education and Higher Education; High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES).
Where can I learn more about Université Libanaise?
You can find Université Libanaise online at www.ul.edu.lb.
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