Beirut Arab University: Statistics

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#3657 of 14,131 In the World
#1224 of 5,830 In Asia
#5 of 35 In Lebanon
#5 of 20 In Beirut
#1465 of 2,253 For Dentistry
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
66%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.bau.edu.lb
Languages
Arabic;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate66%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (baccalauréat) and entrance examinations
Academic CalendarThree semesters: Autumn, Spring, Summer

We've calculated the 66% acceptance rate for Beirut Arab University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Beirut Arab University has published 2,943 scientific papers with 32,188 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, and Materials Science.

Publications
2,943
Citations
32,188

Beirut Arab University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
1,739 / 21,425
Chemistry
1,703 / 21,435
Physics
1,559 / 18,840
Biology
1,544 / 19,371
Environmental Science
1,330 / 14,602
Medicine
1,214 / 15,338
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,177 / 10,244
Quantum and Particle physics
1,134 / 14,692
Computer Science
1,126 / 12,759
Materials Science
959 / 13,882
Organic Chemistry
950 / 12,992
Geography and Cartography
716 / 8,500
Biochemistry
701 / 9,535
Mathematics
680 / 6,867
Psychology
637 / 7,120
Genetics
616 / 8,325
Pathology
614 / 7,243
Geology
580 / 5,312
Political Science
567 / 5,067
Law
553 / 5,041
Statistics
529 / 5,695
Optical Engineering
494 / 5,421
Business
456 / 3,581
Electrical Engineering
444 / 4,938
Philosophy
440 / 3,384
Ecology
436 / 5,012
History
433 / 3,527
Archaeology
422 / 3,489
Metallurgical Engineering
413 / 4,788
Sociology
402 / 3,366
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
401 / 4,090
Paleontology
345 / 3,342
Economics
341 / 3,492
Chemical Engineering
339 / 6,400
Psychiatry
320 / 4,553
Nanotechnology
314 / 6,403
Machine Learning
299 / 4,277
Telecommunications
283 / 2,239
Mechanical Engineering
279 / 2,980
Surgery
274 / 2,069

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 5 1
1997 0 3
1998 1 10
1999 6 3
2000 8 3
2001 4 29
2002 17 31
2003 20 36
2004 25 59
2005 20 77
2006 38 95
2007 18 92
2008 31 160
2009 27 179
2010 20 197
2011 40 287
2012 57 330
2013 66 439
2014 88 509
2015 126 737
2016 144 839
2017 178 1098
2018 239 1485
2019 306 1878
2020 401 3133
2021 341 5413
2022 337 6972
2023 341 7486
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Tuition

Local studetns c. 2,000-13,000 per annum (USD)

Beirut Arab University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 Beirut Arab University.

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 Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Accountancy, Arabic, Architecture, Banking, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Dietetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Fashion Design, Finance, French, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Interior Design, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Literature, Machine Building, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Surgery, Telecommunications Engineering
Professional Doctorate Business Administration, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy
Teaching Diploma Foreign Languages Education
Diplôme de Spécialité Dental Technology, Dentistry, Orthodontics, Paediatrics, Periodontics, Surgery
Master's Degree Accountancy, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Physics, Arabic, Architectural Restoration, Architecture, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Finance, Food Science, French, Haematology, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Human Resources, Hygiene, Immunology, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Library Science, Literature, Machine Building, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthodontics, Paediatrics, Periodontics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Law, Radiophysics, Social and Preventive Medicine, Sociology, Statistics, Surgery, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Toxicology
Doctorate Accountancy, Analytical Chemistry, Ancient Civilizations, Arabic, Architecture, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Contemporary History, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, French, History, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Sciences, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Machine Building, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Medieval Studies, Microbiology, Modern History, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthodontics, Paediatrics, Periodontics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Surgery, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Toxicology

Beirut Arab University alumni

  1. Rafic Hariri

    Rafic Hariri
    Born in
    Lebanon Flag Lebanon
    Years
    1944-2005 (aged 61)
    Enrolled in Beirut Arab University
    Studied administration
    Occupations
    politicianentrepreneur
    Biography

    Rafic Bahaa El Deen al-Hariri, also known as Rafiq al-Hariri, was a Lebanese business tycoon and politician, who served as the Prime Minister of Lebanon from 1992 to 1998 and again from 2000 until he resigned on 20 October 2004 (2004-10-20) and assassination in 2005.

  2. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani

    Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani
    Born in
    Qatar Flag Qatar
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani is a Qatari politician, who served as the Prime Minister of Qatar from 26 June 2013 until his resignation on 28 January 2020. A member of the ruling family, he was Minister of State for Internal Affairs from 2005 to 2013.

  3. Basmah bint Saud

    Basmah bint Saud
    Born in
    Saudi Arabia Flag Saudi Arabia
    Years
    1964-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    human rights activistentrepreneur
    Biography

    Basmah bint Saud bin Al Saud is a Saudi Arabian royal, businesswoman and human rights activist.

  4. Muhammad al-Yaqoubi

    Muhammad al-Yaqoubi
    Born in
    Syria Flag Syria
    Years
    1963-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    Islamic juristpoet
    Biography

    Muhammad Abul Huda al-Yaqoubi is a Syrian Islamic scholar and religious leader. He has opposed both Bashar al-Assad and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

All 16 notable alumni

Beirut Arab University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Architecture - Design and Built Environment Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Structural Architecture
Faculty : Business Administration Accountancy, Banking, Economics, Finance, Management, Taxation
Faculty : Dentistry Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Surgery
Faculty : Engineering Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Power Engineering
Faculty : Health Sciences Laboratory Techniques, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy
Faculty : Human Sciences Arabic, English, French, Geography, History, Literature, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology
Faculty : Law and Political Sciences Law, Political Sciences
Faculty : Medicine Medicine, Surgery
Faculty : Pharmacy Pharmacy
Faculty : Science Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics

General information

Alternative names BAU
جامعة بيروت العربية
Founded 1960
Accreditation Ministry of Higher Education; Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA); Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Science (AHPGS); Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA); Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET; Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP); Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE); European Society of Endontology (ESE); World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT); European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO), UK
Colors royal blue

Location and contacts

Address Tarik El Jadida P.O.Box 11 5020 Riad El Solh
Beirut, 1107 2809
Lebanon
City population 2,421,000

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