Beirut Arab University

601–800th
World University Rankings 2025
301–400th
Impact Rankings 2024
126-150th
World Reputation Rankings 2023
Riad El Solh, PO Box 11-5020, Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

About Beirut Arab University

Beirut Arab University, founded in 1960, has grown to encompass four campuses and 10 faculties. It offers 37 undergraduate programmes and 131 postgraduate programmes to students from Lebanon and other countries. In addition to Lebanese students, about 3,500 non-Lebanese students join BAU every year. Our strategy is to ensure that student engagement is positive and beneficial and will consequently enhance the quality of life in the region. Our location in the centre of the capital Beirut, a world heritage site, is one of the defining characteristics of the university.

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Key statistics

  • 10.4
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 21%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 45 : 55
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 24%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 4,167
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Beirut Arab University

  • Engineering & technology

    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • General Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
  • Arts & humanities

    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • Architecture
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • Archaeology
  • Physical sciences

    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • Physics & Astronomy
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Social sciences

    • Geography
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Sociology
    • Communication & Media Studies
  • Business & economics

    • Accounting & Finance
    • Business & Management
    • Economics & Econometrics
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Medicine & Dentistry
    • Other Health
  • Life sciences

    • Agriculture & Forestry
    • Biological Sciences
    • Sport Science
    • Veterinary Science
  • Law

    • Law
  • Education

    • Education
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science