Lebanese American University (LAU)
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Global #1020
Lebanon #21
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1924
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 8,012 students
- Endowment
- $587.9M
- Website
- https://www.lau.edu.lb/
About
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
Mean Citedness
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanese American University is ranked #1,020 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Lebanon, it holds the #21 position.
Lebanese American University was founded in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Lebanon.
Lebanese American University has a student body of approximately 8,012 students.
Lebanese American University has produced 14,580 research publications with 396,640 total citations and an h-index of 187, according to OpenAlex data.
Lebanese American University has an endowment of approximately $587.9M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.