ABOUT BEIRUT ARAB UNIVERSITY
A Legacy of Excellence Since 1960
Beirut Arab University is a leading non-profit institution of higher education in Lebanon, committed to education, research, innovation, and service to society.
BAU AT A GLANCE
A university with a growing academic community
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ACCREDITATION
Committed to Quality and Excellence
Beirut Arab University is committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality and excellence through recognized accreditation and quality assurance practices.
OUR LEGACY
A Legacy of Excellence Since 1960
Since its establishment in 1960, Beirut Arab University has developed a distinguished academic community and expanded its programs, campuses, and institutional capabilities.
Building on its long-standing academic tradition, BAU continues to advance education, research, and service while preparing for the future of higher education.
Discover the BAU HistoryOUR DIRECTION
Vision, Mission & Strategy
The vision, mission, and strategic direction that guide Beirut Arab University in its academic, research, and institutional development.
To be among the top universities in the region, with a global perspective that generates multi-cultural leaders equipped with competence and insightfulness for the development and progress of the society.
We are committed to offering outstanding learning experiences and high quality research. We are keen on reviving and sustaining our networks nationally and internationally. We stimulate creativity and innovation while instilling the concept of leadership and resilience to empower the community.
Strategy
BAU has made an outstanding progress throughout the years. BAU’s strategic goals for 2007-2012 of improving the student infrastructure, developing programs and curricula, enhancing the academic and administrative system, strengthening research and graduate programs, reinforcing partnerships and cooperation and improving services and facilities have been achieved.
BAU’s strategy for the years 2013-2020 develops the goals set forth in the strategy of 2007-2012. The next decade will witness various changes for the University with regards to the governance system, excellence in education, academic staff excellence, research excellence, academic and student services, university life, public engagement, alumni and friends network, international relations and financial resources.
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LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Guiding the University Forward
BAU's leadership and governance structure supports the University's academic mission, institutional development, and long-term direction.
