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Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth

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University Overview

Established in 1875, the Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (Saint-Joseph University of Beirut) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Beirut (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Tripoli, Saïda and Zahlé. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (USJ) is a medium-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Lebanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (USJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 149-year-old Lebanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Lebanese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth
Acronym:USJ
Founded:1875
Motto:Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam For the greater glory of God
Colours:White and blue
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University Location

Address:Damascus Road Beirut 1104-2020 Beirut Lebanon
Tel:+961 (1) 421 000
Fax: +961 (1) 423 369
Other locations:Tripoli, Saïda and Zahlé

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1875


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)