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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- 10.4No. of students per staff(1)
- 21%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 45 : 55Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 4,834Number of FTE Students(1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2024 World University Rankings
Subjects taught at Beirut Arab University
Computer science
- Computer Science
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Chemistry
- Physics & Astronomy
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
Law
- Law
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Architecture
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Archaeology
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Social sciences
- Geography
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
Life sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Veterinary Science
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics
Psychology
- Psychology
Education
- Education