Arab Open University Lebanon: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6280 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2364 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #10 of 35 | In Lebanon |
| #7 of 20 | In Beirut |
| #4144 of 4,334 | For Math Teachers |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- aou.edu.lb
- Languages
- Arabic;English
- Acceptance rate
- 71%*
* Arab Open University Lebanon is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to August |
| Enrollment | 2,850 |
| Full time employee | 101 |
| Student:staff ratio | 28:1 |
Research profile
Arab Open University Lebanon has published 386 scientific papers with 4,057 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Business, Law, Engineering, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Arab Open University Lebanon majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 | 7 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 | 15 |
| 2008 | 0 | 19 |
| 2009 | 7 | 16 |
| 2010 | 7 | 26 |
| 2011 | 9 | 53 |
| 2012 | 12 | 75 |
| 2013 | 16 | 105 |
| 2014 | 18 | 133 |
| 2015 | 9 | 176 |
| 2016 | 4 | 173 |
| 2017 | 3 | 196 |
| 2018 | 10 | 211 |
| 2019 | 13 | 249 |
| 2020 | 18 | 279 |
| 2021 | 41 | 349 |
| 2022 | 38 | 389 |
| 2023 | 42 | 504 |
| 2024 | 77 | 539 |
| 2025 | 44 | 601 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Arab Open University Lebanon.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Art Education, Business Administration, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Economics, English, Finance, Graphic Design, Human Resources, Information Technology, Literature, Management, Marketing, Multimedia, Primary Education, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Software Engineering |
Notable alumni
-
Muntadhar al-Zaidi
- Occupations
- humanitarianpoliticianwriterpeace activistjournalist
- Biography
-
Muntadhar al-Zaidi is an Iraqi broadcast journalist who served as a correspondent for Iraqi-owned, Egypt-based Al-Baghdadia TV. As of February 2011, al-Zaidi worked with a Lebanese TV channel.
Arab Open University Lebanon faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business Studies | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Education, Economics, Human Resources, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Computer Studies | Artificial Intelligence, Business Computing, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Education Studies | Education, Primary Education |
| Faculty : Language Studies | English, Translation and Interpretation |
General information
| Alternative names | AOU الجامعة العربية المفتوحة |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education; Lebanese Government and OUVS (Open University Validating Services) |
| Motto | Towards a promising future |
| Colors | blue, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Omar Bayhum Street Tayyouneh Beirut, 2058 4518 Lebanon |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,421,000 |