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American University of Beirut
(AUB)
About
The American University of Beirut is a private, non-sectarian, and independent university chartered in New York with its main campus in Beirut, Lebanon. AUB is governed by a private, autonomous board of trustees and offers programs leading to bachelor's, master's, MD, and PhD degrees.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 223 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 47 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,220
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 19%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
30 subjectsARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 76-100 | - | 2022 |
| Public Health | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =144 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =226 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =233 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =414 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =941 | 50.1 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 39.4 | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 35.6 | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 26.7 | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 31.9 | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 34.8 | 2025 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 34.7 | 2025 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 32.2 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 25.6 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001+ | 9.3 | 2025 |
Organization Structure
Related unitseducation organization in New York, United States
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of American University of Beirut?
American University of Beirut's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =223, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =572.
When was American University of Beirut founded?
American University of Beirut was founded in 1866.
What are the top subjects at American University of Beirut?
Top subjects at American University of Beirut include: Petroleum Engineering, Nursing, Data Science, Development Studies, Social Policy & Administration.
Where is American University of Beirut located?
American University of Beirut is located in Beirut, Lebanon.