Overview
Founded in 1988, the University of Balamand is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of El-Koura (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), North Governorate. This institution also has a branch campus in Beirut. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), University of Balamand (UOB) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Lebanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Orthodox religion. University of Balamand (UOB) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-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 40-49% making this Lebanese higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UOB 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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small-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Balamand  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة البلمند |
| Acronym | UOB |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Motto | And you know what is right |
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University Location
| Address | Deir El Balamand El-Koura North Governorate Lebanon |
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+961 (6) 930 250 |
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+961 (6) 930 278 |
| Other locations | Beirut |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Balamand's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Balamand's Facebook page
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University of Balamand's YouTube channel
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University of Balamand's main LinkedIn profile
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