American University of Beirut (AUB)
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Global #347
Lebanon #4
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1866
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 7,572 students
- Endowment
- $901.2M
- Website
- https://www.aub.edu.lb
About
American University of Beirut is a higher education institution in Lebanon, founded in 1866. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is among the top 10 universities in Lebanon. The university has approximately 7,572 students, an endowment of $901.2M, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500) and Top 100 Universities in Asia. Also known as AUB.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #237 · Ranked | 51,60 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #347 · Ranked | 86,75 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
346
h-index
1,653,793
Citations
28,018
Publications
26,588
i10-index
2,02
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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…
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Motto
"That they may have life and have it more abundantly"
Frequently Asked Questions
American University of Beirut is ranked #347 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Lebanon, it holds the #4 position.
American University of Beirut was founded in 1866, making it 160 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Lebanon.
American University of Beirut has a student body of approximately 7,572 students.
American University of Beirut has produced 28,018 research publications with 1,653,793 total citations and an h-index of 346, according to OpenAlex data.
American University of Beirut has an endowment of approximately $901.2M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.