Lebanese University (LU)
Faculty
LU is Lebanon's only public university, founded in 1951.
It enrols ~80,000 students — by far the largest in the country. The university spans 16 faculties and institutes, each with its own dean and regional branches across Mount Lebanon, the North, the Bekaa, and the South. Main campuses sit at Hadath (Rafic Hariri), Fanar, and Tripoli, with faculty branches in every governorate.
LU follows the French BMD system: Licence (3 years), Master (2 years), Doctorat (3 years). Engineering takes 5 years, Medicine 7, Pharmacy 5–6, and Dental Surgery 5.
Tuition is near-free for Lebanese students. The Faculty of Engineering holds EUR-ACE accreditation from CTI; FP, FEBA, FI, FPed, and FTHM are HCÉRES-accredited.
Per-program URLs cover 10 of the 17 academic units. Rows in the remaining 7 tables (FS, FPH, FLHS, FPed, FTHM, ISS, HIAES) link to the faculty landing page since LU does not expose individual program pages for them.
Faculty of Engineering (FE)
EUR-ACE-accredited 5-year Diplôme d'Ingénieur. Branches: Ras Maska (North Lebanon), Roumieh, and Hadath. Admission via competitive entrance exam (CEE).
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical & Petrochemical Engineering | Diploma | FE Chemical & Petrochemical Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Civil Engineering | Diploma | FE Civil Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Diploma | FE Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma | FE Mechanical Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS)
7-year MD program (1 year at Faculty of Science + 6 years medicine). Admission via CEE after completing first year at Faculty of Science with average ≥12/20.
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | MD | FMS Medical Sciences | 420 | 7 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Dental Medicine (FDM)
5-year Diploma of Dental Surgeon (DDS). Admission via CEE after completing first year at Faculty of Science with average ≥12/20.
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgery | DDS | FDM Dental Surgery | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Pharmacy (FP)
HCÉRES-accredited (2022–2027). Two parallel sections: French and English. The 5-year Doctor of Pharmacy Practice (DPP) is the standard professional qualification; the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) adds a 6th specialty year (Clinical, General, or Hospital Pharmacy).
Faculty of Science (FS)
One of the largest faculties, also serving as the required first year for Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. Branches: Hadath (Branch 1), Achrafieh (Branch 2), Tripoli (Branch 3), Aley (Branch 4), Nabatieh (Branch 5), Rashaya (Branch 6). Sections also in Tyre, Bint Jbeil, Dibbiye, Jbeil, Halba-Akkar, and Baalbek.
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics * | Licence | FS Mathematics | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Statistics * | Licence | FS Mathematics | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Informatics (Computer Science) * | Licence | FS Informatics | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Physics * | Licence | FS Physics | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Electronics * | Licence | FS Physics | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Chemistry * | Licence | FS Chemistry | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Biochemistry * | Licence | FS Chemistry | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Biology * | Licence | FS Life Sciences | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Earth Sciences (Geology) * | Licence | FS Earth Sciences | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Public Health (FPH)
Established 1981. Six branches across Lebanon. Admission via CEE. "BS Honours" programs are 4-year specialized health-science tracks.
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Sciences * | BS | FPH Nursing | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Laboratory Sciences * | BS | FPH Laboratory Sciences | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Health and Environment * | BS | FPH Environmental Health | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Nutrition and Dietetics * | BS | FPH Nutrition & Dietetics | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Radiologic Sciences * | BS | FPH Radiologic Sciences | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Physical Therapy * | BS Honours | FPH Physical Therapy | 240 | 4 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Midwifery * | BS Honours | FPH Midwifery | 240 | 4 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Speech Therapy * | BS Honours | FPH Speech Therapy | 240 | 4 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Psychomotricity * | BS Honours | FPH Psychomotricity | 240 | 4 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Optics and Optometry * | BS Honours | FPH Optometry | 240 | 4 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Ergotherapy (Occupational Therapy) * | BS Honours | FPH Ergotherapy | 240 | 4 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Medical and Social Work * | BS Honours | FPH Social Work | 240 | 4 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences (FLHS)
Branches: Fanar, Tripoli (Qoubbeh), Zahle, Saida, and others.
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Language and Literature * | Licence | FLHS Arabic | 180 | 3 | AR | Link ↗ |
| French Language and Literature * | Licence | FLHS French | 180 | 3 | FR | Link ↗ |
| English Language and Literature * | Licence | FLHS English | 180 | 3 | EN | Link ↗ |
| History * | Licence | FLHS History | 180 | 3 | AR/FR | Link ↗ |
| Geography * | Licence | FLHS Geography | 180 | 3 | AR/FR | Link ↗ |
| Philosophy * | Licence | FLHS Philosophy | 180 | 3 | AR/FR | Link ↗ |
| Psychology * | Licence | FLHS Psychology | 180 | 3 | AR/FR | Link ↗ |
| Arts and Archaeology * | Licence | FLHS Arts & Archaeology | 180 | 3 | AR/FR | Link ↗ |
| Translation * | Licence | FLHS Translation | 180 | 3 | AR/EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Applied Living Languages * | Licence | FLHS Languages | 180 | 3 | AR/EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Comparative Linguistics Engineering * | Licence | FLHS Linguistics | 180 | 3 | AR/EN/FR | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Law and Political and Administrative Sciences (FLPAS)
Established 1959.
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA)
HCÉRES and AASBI accredited (2020). Six branches: Hadath, Achrafieh, Tripoli, Aley, Nabatieh, Rashaya.
Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture (FFAA)
Established 1965. Architecture is 5-year; other Bachelors are 3-year.
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | BArch | FFAA Architecture | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Audiovisual | Licence | FFAA Audiovisual | 180 | 3 | AR/FR | Link ↗ |
| Graphic Design | Licence | FFAA Graphic Design | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Interior Design | Licence | FFAA Interior Design | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Plastic Arts | Licence | FFAA Plastic Arts | 180 | 3 | AR/FR | Link ↗ |
| Theater — Acting | Licence | FFAA Theater | 180 | 3 | AR/FR | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine (FA)
Admission via CEE. Includes the Ghazir Training Center. Both Agricultural Engineer Diplomas (5-yr) and Veterinary Diplomas (5-yr) are integrated professional first-degrees.
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineer — Agro-economy | Diploma | FA Agricultural Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Agricultural Engineer — Animal Science & Technology | Diploma | FA Agricultural Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Agricultural Engineer — Environmental Engineering | Diploma | FA Agricultural Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Agricultural Engineer — Environmental / Forestry Engineering | Diploma | FA Agricultural Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Agricultural Engineer — Food Science & Technology | Diploma | FA Agricultural Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Agricultural Engineer — Geoscience & Natural Resources | Diploma | FA Agricultural Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Agricultural Engineer — Landscape Engineering | Diploma | FA Agricultural Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Agricultural Engineer — Plant Protection | Diploma | FA Agricultural Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Agricultural Engineer — Plant Production | Diploma | FA Agricultural Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Agricultural Engineer — Territorial / Landscape & Heritage Engineering | Diploma | FA Agricultural Engineering | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Veterinary — Domestic Animal Medicine | Diploma | FA Veterinary Medicine | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Veterinary — Food & Abattoir Control | Diploma | FA Veterinary Medicine | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Veterinary — Poultry Medicine | Diploma | FA Veterinary Medicine | 300 | 5 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Information (FI)
Renamed from the Faculty of Media and Documentation in December 2012. Two branches in Beirut: UNESCO (UNESCO Palace area) and Fanar (Tayouneh, Kalot building, 7th–8th floors).
HCÉRES-accredited 2020–2025 across all 13 programs (6 Bachelor + 7 Master). The Data Science BS — launched in 2017 — was the first such program in Lebanon.
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising & Marketing Communication | BA | FI Advertising | 180 | 3 | AR/EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Data Science | BS | FI Data Science | 180 | 3 | EN | Link ↗ |
| Information Management | BA | FI Information Management | 180 | 3 | AR/EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Print & Digital Journalism (PDG) | BA | FI Journalism | 180 | 3 | AR/EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Public Relations & Corporate Communications | BA | FI Public Relations | 180 | 3 | AR/EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Radio & TV | BA | FI Radio & TV | 180 | 3 | AR/EN/FR | Link ↗ |
Faculty of Pedagogy (FPed)
HCÉRES-accredited Bachelor programs (2021–2026). Trains elementary and secondary teachers.
Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management (FTHM)
HCÉRES-accredited (2021–2026).
Faculty of Technology (IUT)
The IUT (Institut Universitaire de Technologie) operates in cooperation with the French Ministry of Education. Bachelors typically run 3 years / 180 ECTS.
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and Science of Business Computer | Bachelor | IUT Business Computer | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Technology and Science of Civil Engineering — Buildings and Public Works | Bachelor | IUT Civil Engineering | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Technology and Science of Computer & Communications Networks Engineering | Bachelor | IUT Computer & Communications | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
| Technology and Science of Industrial and Maintenance Engineering | Bachelor | IUT Industrial Maintenance | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
Institute of Social Sciences (ISS)
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences * | Licence | ISS Social Sciences | 180 | 3 | AR/FR | Link ↗ |
Higher Institute of Applied Economic Sciences (HIAES)
| Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Economic Sciences * | Licence | HIAES Applied Economic Sciences | 180 | 3 | EN/FR | Link ↗ |
Reference: LU Faculties Index | LU Majors
* Programs marked with an asterisk link to their faculty landing page because LU's CMS does not publish individual
majors-detailspages for these 7 faculties (FS, FPH, FLHS, FPed, FTHM, ISS, HIAES). We confirmed this by probing the standardcolleges-faculties-majors/<id>endpoint (returns "no results"), ID-enumeratingmajors-details/<id>/<fid>across 4500–6000, the/fr/and/ar/URL variants, and faculty-specific subdomains — none expose per-program URLs for these 7. The faculty landing page is the canonical link until LU adds per-program content nodes.
Application
Application Types + Windows
LU operates a two-track admission system unique among Lebanese universities:
- Direct admission — for non-selective faculties (Sciences, Letters, Economics, Education, Information, Tourism, etc.). Students register directly after Lebanese Baccalaureate results are published.
- Concours (CEE — Competitive Entrance Exam) — required for selective faculties: Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Architecture, Fine Arts, Public Health, and other selective programs. Each faculty runs its own CEE with separate dates.
| Step | Window (AY 2025-26) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| General registration period (new & continuing students) | Sep 3 – Oct 31, 2025 | Administrative Memo No. 4 |
| Faculty of Engineering — CEE applications | Jun 2 – Jul 11, 2025 | FE CEE 2025-26 |
| Faculty of Engineering — CEE exam | Jul 17, 2025 | FE CEE 2025-26 |
| Faculty of Public Health — CEE applications | Jun 2 – Jul 21, 2025 | FPH CEE 2025-26 |
| Faculty of Public Health — CEE exam | Jul 24, 2025 | FPH CEE 2025-26 |
| Faculty of Dental Medicine — CEE applications | Jul 22-30 & Sep 2-4, 2025 | FDM CEE 2025-26 |
| Faculty of Dental Medicine — CEE exam | Sep 8-10, 2025 | FDM CEE 2025-26 |
| Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture — CEE | Per faculty announcement | FFAA CEE 2025-26 |
Each faculty publishes its own CEE dates independently. Check the LU Admissions page regularly for updates and AY 2026-27 announcements.
Reference: LU Admissions
Application Price
| Fee | Amount | Notes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEE / Admission test fee | LBP 500,000 | Selective faculties (Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, FFAA, FPH) | LU Admissions |
| Annual registration fee (Faculty of Technology) | LBP 295,000 – 800,000 | Varies by program | Faculty of Technology Fees |
Apply via the LU Admissions page — each faculty publishes its own application form and process. The Apply Now button at the bottom-left of this page opens LU's admissions portal.
Tuition
LU is near-free for Lebanese students — the state covers the vast majority of educational costs. Fees are nominal compared to private universities.
| Fee | Amount | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Annual registration fee (Faculty of Technology) | LBP 295,000 – 800,000 (varies by program) | Faculty of Technology Fees |
| Insurance fee | LBP 20,000 | Faculty of Technology Fees |
| NSSF (social security) | LBP 8,400,000/year | LU Admissions |
| International students | ~$1,000 USD/year minimum | UniPage — LU |
Exact registration fees vary by faculty and may be updated annually. The Faculty of Technology figures are shown as a reference. Contact individual faculty offices for the current schedule.
Scholarships
University-offered scholarships
As a public university with near-free tuition, LU does not operate a traditional scholarship system. Financial support comes via:
- Government subsidy — the Lebanese state covers the vast majority of educational costs for all enrolled students.
- Faculty-specific exemptions — some faculties may offer fee waivers or reduced rates on a case-by-case basis (e.g., for students from low-income backgrounds).
Specific merit or need-based programs within LU faculties are not centrally documented. Contact individual faculty deaneries.
Reference: LU Admissions
Requirements
SAT
LU does not require SAT for admission. Lebanese applicants are admitted based on the Lebanese Baccalaureate results (with faculty-specific minimum streams and averages) plus the CEE for selective faculties.
Lebanese Baccalaureate
- Required for all faculties. The eligible Baccalaureate stream and minimum average vary by faculty (e.g., Sciences stream for Engineering; Life Sciences for Medicine; any stream for FLHS or FEBA depending on the program).
- Non-Lebanese curricula (IB, French Bac, A-Levels, etc.) must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) before applying.
Competitive Entrance Exam (CEE)
Required for: Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Fine Arts & Architecture, Public Health, Agronomy/Veterinary Medicine, and some others. Exam content varies by faculty:
- Engineering — Mathematics, Physics, and language test (FR / EN)
- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy — Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (taken after completing the first year at FS with ≥12/20 average)
- Architecture, Fine Arts — Drawing, design portfolio, and general aptitude
- Public Health — depends on track; usually Biology, Chemistry, general aptitude
Language proficiency
Language requirements vary by faculty and branch:
- Faculty of Engineering — French and English (both required)
- Faculty of Pharmacy — has parallel French and English sections
- FS, FEBA, FFAA — primarily French/English with Arabic for general courses
- FLHS, FLPAS, FPed, ISS — primarily Arabic with French electives; FLHS English/French/Arabic departments teach in their respective languages
- FA, FPH — French primarily, with English-language tracks available
There is no centralized TOEFL/IELTS/DELF threshold — each faculty sets its own language requirements via internal placement tests.
Reference: LU Admissions
Contacts
| Office / Faculty | Phone | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Administration (Beirut) | +961-1-612830 / +961-1-612831 | Email form | P.O. Box 6573/14, Beirut |
| Faculty of Engineering | — | — | Branch 1: Ras Maska (North), Branch 2: Roumieh, Branch 3: Hadath |
| Faculty of Medical Sciences | — | — | Established 1983; Hadath campus + clinical hospital partners |
| Faculty of Science | — | — | 6 branches: Hadath, Achrafieh, Tripoli, Aley, Nabatieh, Rashaya |
| Faculty of Economics & Business Administration | — | — | 6 branches: same as FS |
Direct phone numbers and emails for individual LU faculties are not centrally published. Use the LU Contact Us page or the email form to reach specific faculties or branches.
Mailing address: Lebanese University, P.O. Box 6573/14, Beirut, Lebanon.
Reference: LU Contact Us | LU Faculties Index