Established in 1960, the Beirut Arab University is a non-profit private 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 branch campuses in Debbieh, Tripoli and Bekaa. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Beirut Arab University (BAU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Lebanese higher education institution. Beirut Arab University (BAU) 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 64-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 50-59% making this Lebanese higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BAU 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, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Beirut Arab University ![]() |
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Name (Non Latin) | جامعة بيروت العربية |
Acronym | BAU |
Founded | 1960 |
Colours | Royal blue |
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Address | Tareek Aljadida Beirut 1107 2809 Beirut Lebanon |
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+961 (1) 300 110 Ext 2290 |
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+961 (1) 818 402 |
Other locations | Debbieh, Tripoli and Bekaa |
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.
The following Beirut Arab University'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 Beirut Arab University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
International students |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Beirut Arab University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Beirut Arab University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Beirut Arab University's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Beirut Arab University has more than 1000 international students.Tip: search for Beirut Arab University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Beirut Arab University.
Beirut Arab University has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).
Beirut Arab University is a private higher education institution.
Beirut Arab University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Beirut Arab University does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Beirut Arab University's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Beirut Arab University's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Beirut Arab University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1961
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Beirut Arab University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
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.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Beirut Arab University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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