Lebanese University

The Lebanese University (LU; Arabic: الجامعة اللبنانية) is the only state-funded public university in Lebanon. Established in 1951, the Lebanese University has played a major role in expanding general education in Lebanon.

Lebanese University
الجامعة اللبنانية
TypePublic
EstablishedDecember 3, 1951 (December 3, 1951)
Endowment386,596,272,000 LBP (2018)
PresidentBassam Badran
Academic staff
5,465
Administrative staff
2,834
Students80,874 (2018–2019)
Location
Lebanon
CampusMain Campus in Hadath, Baabda District, Urban, 705,000 m2
AccreditationsHcéres
Colors
  • Red  White  Green
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Websitewww.ul.edu.lb

The university's main campus was originally located in Beirut, but a few satellite campuses were opened due to travel restrictions during the Lebanese Civil War. It has three geographically distributed campuses: Rafic Hariri Campus, Fanar Campus and North Campus.

The university currently enrolls thousands of students and is organized into 16 faculties. It offers a range of degree programs, include undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. The primary language of instruction is Arabic.

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