University of Balamand
Tripoli, Lebanon • Founded 1936 • QS 2027 #1001-1200
Updated May 2026 · Source: balamand.edu.lb
Overview
Founded in 1988, the University of Balamand is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of El-Koura (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), North Governorate.
This institution also has a branch campus in Beirut. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), University of Balamand (UOB) is a small-sized coeducational Lebanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Orthodox religion.
University of Balamand (UOB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 35-year-old Lebanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Lebanese higher education organization an averagely selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UOB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
University of Balamand's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.
Academic Details
University of Balamand's academic profile in numbers is listed below.
Academic Structures
University of Balamand's academic units are listed below, by type.
Unit 11 items
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Business and Management
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Library and Information Studies
- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Technology
- Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts
- Saint John of Damascus Institute of Theology
Degrees
Also Residency and Fellowship Programmes
Bachelor's 64 programs
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Animal Husbandry
- Arabic
- Architecture
- Banking
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Networks
- Construction Engineering
- Crop Production
- Design
- Dietetics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- French
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hotel Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Journalism
- Laboratory Techniques
- Library Science
- Literature
- Maintenance Technology
- Management
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theology
- Tourism
- Translation and Interpretation
Master's 85 programs
- Accountancy
- Advertising and Publicity
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Air Transport
- Arabic
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedicine
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Christian Religious Studies
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Networks
- Construction Engineering
- Curriculum
- Design
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering Management
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- History
- Human Resources
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Immunology
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Laboratory Techniques
- Landscape Architecture
- Library Science
- Literature
- Marine Engineering
- Mass Communication
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Multimedia
- Museum Studies
- Nursing
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Power Engineering
- Public Health
- Religious Studies
- Robotics
- Software Engineering
- Sports Management
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theology
- Thermal Engineering
- Town Planning
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Engineering
- Visual Arts
Doctoral 2 programs
- Medicine
- Theology
Diploma & Certificate 9 programs
- Art Education
- Business Education
- Computer Education
- Foreign Languages Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Native Language Education
- Physical Education
- Science Education
Other 17 programs
- Advertising and Publicity
- Architecture
- Cinema and Television
- Computer Graphics
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Library Science
- Media Studies
- Multimedia
- Nutrition
- Painting and Drawing
- Photography
- Translation and Interpretation
- Visual Arts
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban.
Fine Arts (Academy) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Advertising and Publicity
- Architecture
- Cinema and Television
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Town Planning
Christian and Muslim Studies (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Christian Religious Studies
- Islamic Studies
Computer (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
Engineering and Environmental Studies (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
Arts and Sciences (Faculty) 20 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies
- Education
- English
- English Studies
- Environmental Studies
- French
- French Studies
- History
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Translation and Interpretation
Business and Management (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Economics
- Hotel Management
- Management
- Tourism
Engineering (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Health Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Education
- Health Sciences
- Laboratory Techniques
- Nursing
- Public Health
Medicine and Medical Sciences (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
Postgraduate Medical Education (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Pneumology
- Radiology
- Surgery
- Urology
Science (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Technology (Institute) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Construction Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Food Science
- Maintenance Technology
- Management
- Telecommunications Engineering
Theology (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Theology
Programs Offered
University of Balamand's programme catalogue is grouped by level below.
84 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Lebanon
Bachelor's Degree 47 programmes
Showing 10 of 47.
Master's Degree 25 programmes
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Doctorate 4 programmes
Diploma 8 programmes
How to apply to University of Balamand
A five-step guide to applying to University of Balamand.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. University of Balamand offers 84 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Each programme at University of Balamand has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
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Assemble your application package
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
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Submit your application
Apply directly via University of Balamand's online portal at www.balamand.edu.lb. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
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Contact admissions and follow up
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at orientation@balamand.edu.lb or by phone at +961 (6) 930 250. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Balamand
Concise answers to common questions about University of Balamand.
When was University of Balamand founded?
University of Balamand was established in 1936 (approximately 90 years ago).
Where is University of Balamand located?
University of Balamand is located in Tripoli, Lebanon.
Is University of Balamand public or private?
It is a private higher-education institution.
What is the student enrolment at University of Balamand?
Student enrolment at University of Balamand is around 5,600.
What is University of Balamand's ranking?
It ranks QS 2027 #1001-1200.
What degrees does University of Balamand offer?
University of Balamand offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Does University of Balamand have a religious affiliation?
University of Balamand is associated with Christian-Orthodox.
How is University of Balamand organised academically?
The institution comprises 11 academic units.
Is University of Balamand officially recognised?
Yes, University of Balamand is recognised by Ministry of Higher Education; Accreditation, Certification, and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN), Germany.
How do I find University of Balamand online?
The institution's website is www.balamand.edu.lb.
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