Lebanon is a gateway country between the east and west. The country is also home to many universities. Lebanon’s universities and colleges are well-known in the education and academic communities and they offer different Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programmes. Education in Lebanon is the best and they believe in giving practical knowledge to the students.

Here are some top universities in Lebanon are mentioned below

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN BEIRUT

The American University in Beirut is the most prominent university of Lebanon. The education of this university is based on the American liberal arts of higher education. It was established in 1886 and is growing regularly by offering higher education to students. This university is the best university in Lebanon according to the 2019 Lebanese University Ranking. It offers various courses like engineering, medical studies, business administration, statistics, biochemistry, anthropology, engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical, computer and civil engineering, and Ph.D. degrees. AUB is located in the Beirut city of Lebanon.

Visit the website www.aub.edu.lb for more information.

THE LEBANESE UNIVERSITY

The Lebanese University is a local college in Lebanon. It was set up in the year 1951 as a small unit, until the year 1959 when an official declaration was given expressing that it is a functional, official local college of Lebanon. Presently it is viewed as one of the most significant colleges in the Middle East. It offer various courses like pharmacy, medical science, dental medicine, economics and business administration, architecture, law, tourism and hospitality management, literature and many more. The university is located in Beirut city of Lebanon.

Visit the website www.ul.edu.lb for more information.

LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Lebanese American University began as classes offered to girls by Sarah L. Smith, a Presbyterian teacher, as she and her sister Eli saw that girls were not offered an opportunity to get instructed, and it began as an American school for girls.

In1992, the University was named as the Lebanese American University. It is currently licensed by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Presently it has three campuses: Beirut, Byblos, and New York. It is currently in the best 5 colleges in Lebanon as per the 2019 Lebanese University Ranking. This university of Lebanon offers courses related to architecture and design, art and science, business, engineering, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy. LAB is located in the Beirut and Byblos cities of Lebanon.

Visit the website https://www.lau.edu.lb for more information.

BEIRUT ARAB UNIVERSITY

Beirut Arab University was set up in 1960 turning into the best college in Lebanon. Its central goal is to offer an environment of creativity, leadership skills, and cultural diversity. It ranks in the top 5 universities in Lebanon. Beirut Arab University offers several courses like language and literature, psychology, history, mass communication, law, architecture, interior design, fashion design, engineering, and many more. BAU is located in the Beirut city of Lebanon.

 Visit the website www.bau.edu.lb for more information.

LEBANESE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Lebanese International University was set up in 2001 and has been developing since that year. The university plans to spread in the Arab nations and Africa. LIU ranks in the top 10 universities in Lebanon. It offers various courses like mathematics, chemistry, interior design, graphic design, advertising, public relation, radio and TV journalism, business administration, language and literature, and many.

LIU had various branches in different cities of Lebanon that are Beirut, Bekaa, Mount Lebanon, Halba, Rayak, Nabatieh, Saida, Tyre, Tripoli.

Visit the website http://www.liu.edu.lb for more information.

UNIVERSITÉ LA SAGESSE

Université la Sagesse began as a seminar area in 1852 and later turned into a school that shows law and Islamic Fiqh. Presently it offers a variety of majors and aims at preparing its students for the business world in Lebanon. Université la Sagesse offers several courses related to law, canon law, public health, religious and theological sciences, tourism and hotel management, engineering, and political sciences. The university is located in Furn-El-Chebak in Lebanon.

 Visit the website http://www.uls.edu.lb for more information.

ÉCOLE SUPÉRIEURE DES AFFAIRES

ÉcoleSupérieure des Affaires is a business education institute built up in 1996 as a result of an understanding between the Lebanese and the French government. The school is controlled by the Ile-de-France Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ÉcoleSupérieure des Affaires offer courses related to entrepreneurship, business administration, financial management, marketing and communication, healthcare, and management. It is located in the Beirut city of Lebanon.

Visit the website http://www.esa.edu.lb for more information.

SAINT JOSEPH DE BEYROUTH UNIVERSITY

Saint Joseph De Beyrouth University was built up in 1875 is an outstanding college amongst other authorize colleges in Lebanon. It has accreditation by AERES, a French academic research center, and it ranks in the top 10 colleges of Lebanon. The college allows its students to get familiar with different languages. It offers courses related to banking studies, leadership and human resource management, hospitality management, bio marketing, data science, oil, and gas. The university is located in Mar Mikhaël, Lebanon.

 Visit the website http://www.usj.edu.lb for more information.

UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND

The University of Balamand was built up in 1988 as a non-profit, private organization that teaches its students in a healthy environment that endures and regards all races, identities, religions, and sexes. Its educational strategy is based on relating whatever students study they must apply it in their life. The University of Balamand offers courses like business and management, health science, medical and medical science, and engineering. Balamand University is located in Koura city of Lebanon.

Visit the website www.balamand.edu.lb for more information.

HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY

Haigazian University turned into a full-fledge college in 1996. Previously, in 1995, it was just a little school or an organization serving the Armenian community, now as it developed into a major college, it has students from various nationalities. Haigazian University offers an American-style education, and its educational expenses are moderate. It offers courses related to computer science, mathematics, social work, psychology, political science, music language and literature, history, business management, accounting, advertising, hospitality, law, nutrition science, and many more. The University in Lebanon is located in Beirut city

Visit the website www.haigazian.edu.lb for more information.

RAFIK HARIRI UNIVERSITY

Rafik Hariri University was set up in 1999 as a school for Business Administration. Later, it started developing and including more majors and departments and then turned into a full-fledge college in 2006. The thought of establishing this university in Lebanon was begun by late Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri as a non-profit high-educational organization. It offers courses related to science and information systems, business administration, engineering, and arts. RHU is located in Mechref city of Lebanon.

Visit the website www.rhu.edu.lb for more information.

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF CULTURE AND EDUCATION

The American University of Culture and Education targets at improving lives through education. It was built up in 1983 as a Computer and Educational College of Hotel Management and Technical Studies. Presently it is certified by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education. It offers courses like English Language, Computer Communications, Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Marketing & Advertising, Accounting, International Hospitality Management, International Tourism Management, and many more. This university in Lebanon is located in Beirut city.

Visit the website www.auce.edu.lb for more information.

These are the best colleges and universities in Lebanon which offers various courses in different streams.