University of Balamand

The University of Balamand is a non-profit and independent institution of higher education. It was founded in 1988 by Patriarch Ignatius IV, Patriarch of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Recognizing the noble values of tolerance, co-existence, and mutual respect, Balamand welcomes students and faculty from all over the world.We prepare our students to think creatively and to interact constructively to be able to lead by example.
Our commitment to Lebanon and the Region is to provide Service Education: Education through Doing (SEED). This program teaches students the importance of teamwork, the necessity of having practical communication skills, various conflict resolution techniques, and the principle of citizenship. The SEED program serves the University's mission by preparing local and regional communities to meet tomorrow's challenges. The University of Balamand is a private non-profit independent Lebanese institution of Higher Education licensed by the State of Lebanon. It was founded in 1988 by His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV in the name of the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox. The University admits students from Lebanon and the Region without discrimination based on religion, gender, or physical handicap.
Inspired by the Antiochian Christian Orthodox Church's Tradition in promoting humanity's welfare and its highest values, the University is committed to principles of tolerance, compassion, and openness, and Christian-Muslim understanding. The University is dedicated to graduating well-rounded professionals, critical thinkers, life-long learners, and active citizens in their respective societies.
The University also seeks to limit dogmatism and fundamentalism in intellectual, social, political, religious, and cultural fields. The University believes in responsible freedom, the role of reason in uncovering the truth, and the deepening of human existence under God. Through quality education, rigorous research, concern for the public good, and engagement with the community, the University seeks to contribute to nation-building, ethical standards, intercultural dialogue, environmental responsibility, and human development.