About
The Lebanese University is the only state-funded public university in Lebanon. It was established in 1951.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 626 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 44,105
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 4,000
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | =100 | 73.6 | 2025 |
| Art & Design | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =278 | 66.6 | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | =319 | 63.8 | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2020 |
| Business & Management Studies | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =375 | 60.2 | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | =1,063 | 30.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Lebanese University?
Lebanese University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =626, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =1,563.
When was Lebanese University founded?
Lebanese University was founded in 1951.
What are the top subjects at Lebanese University?
Top subjects at Lebanese University include: Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Art & Design, Petroleum Engineering, Social Sciences & Management, Arts & Humanities.
Where is Lebanese University located?
Lebanese University is located in Beirut, Lebanon.