Beirut Arab University
About Beirut Arab University
Basic information and contact details for 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 Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Beirut Arab University
- Student gender ratio
- 45 F : 55 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 21% (1)
- Students per staff
- 10.4 (1)
- Student total
- 4167 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at Beirut Arab University
See below for a range of subjects taught at Beirut Arab University
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology