Lebanese American University (LAU)

🇱🇧 Lebanon 4-Year University

Global #1020 Lebanon #21

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Institution Info

Founded: 1924
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 8,012 students
Endowment: $587.9M
Website: https://www.lau.edu.lb/

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Lebanese American University is a higher education institution in Lebanon, founded in 1924. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the leading universities in Lebanon. The university has approximately 8,012 students, an endowment of $587.9M. Also known as LAU.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #535 · Ranked	30.60
THE	2026	THE #268 · Ranked	55.73
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1020 · Ranked	76.32

Research Output via OpenAlex

187

h-index

396,640

Citations

14,580

Publications

8,920

i10-index

7.05

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanese American University's global ranking?

Lebanese American University is ranked #1,020 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Lebanon, it holds the #21 position.

When was Lebanese American University founded?

Lebanese American University was founded in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Lebanon.

How many students attend Lebanese American University?

Lebanese American University has a student body of approximately 8,012 students.

What is Lebanese American University's research output?

Lebanese American University has produced 14,580 research publications with 396,640 total citations and an h-index of 187, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Lebanese American University's endowment?

Lebanese American University has an endowment of approximately $587.9M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.