Updated Sep 12, 2026 · Information is kept up to date from public sources.
About
Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) is a private Catholic research university in Beirut, Lebanon, established in 1875 by French Jesuit missionaries. Renowned for its university hospital, the Hôtel-Dieu de France, and its Faculty of Law, the oldest in modern Lebanon, USJ offers trilingual education in Arabic, French, and English. It is also the only university in the Middle East to adopt the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
UNIREAL Score
66/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 66
Overview
- Country
- Lebanon
- City
- Beirut
- Established
- 1875
- Students
- 12,500
- Programs
- 135
- Tuition (yearly)
- €11,000
- Admission period
- Applications for the second semester of the 2026-2027 academic year are open
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Saint Joseph University of Beirut?
Saint Joseph University of Beirut is located in Beirut, Lebanon.
How much does it cost to study at Saint Joseph University of Beirut?
Typical yearly tuition at Saint Joseph University of Beirut is about €11,000. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Saint Joseph University of Beirut?
Admission at Saint Joseph University of Beirut usually runs Applications for the second semester of the 2026-2027 academic year are open.
What can I study at Saint Joseph University of Beirut?
Saint Joseph University of Beirut offers about 135 programs, including Medicine, Law, Business Administration, Engineering, Dental Medicine.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Saint Joseph University of Beirut?
Saint Joseph University of Beirut has a UNIREAL Score of 66/100, calculated from: research activity.
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