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University of Balamand

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world rank  3874

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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 (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. 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.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Balamand's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Balamand's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Balamand' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Balamand's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) جامعة البلمند
Acronym UOB
Founded 1988
Motto And you know what is right
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University Location

Address Deir El Balamand
El-Koura
North Governorate
Lebanon
University of Balamand's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Balamand Phone Number +961 (6) 930 250
University of Balamand Fax Number +961 (6) 930 278
Other locations Beirut

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Balamand's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Balamand's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Balamand's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Balamand.

University of Balamand: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Balamand's admission information.

University of Balamand's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Balamand's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Balamand a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Balamand's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


University of Balamand's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Balamand's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 100
Koura
(6) 930250


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Balamand.

University of Balamand's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Balamand has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


University of Balamand's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Balamand's Control Type Control Type

University of Balamand is a private higher education institution.


University of Balamand's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Balamand is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Balamand's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


University of Balamand's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


University of Balamand is Christian-Orthodox Religious Affiliation

University of Balamand has a Christian-Orthodox affiliation (Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch - www.antiochpatriarchate.org).


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Balamand's main facilities:


University of Balamand's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Balamand's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Balamand's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Balamand's main services:


University of Balamand's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Balamand's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Balamand's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University of Balamand's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Balamand's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Balamand's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Balamand is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1988


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Balamand's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Balamand 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

University of Balamand's Facebook page University of Balamand's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Balamand's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Balamand's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Balamand's YouTube channel University of Balamand's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Balamand's Instagram page University of Balamand's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Balamand's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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