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St. Joseph University Beirut

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St. Joseph University Beirut: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    St. Joseph University Beirut is a public university in Lebanon, based in Beirut. It suits students who want to study in Lebanon and can confirm their programme options directly with the university, since the subject catalogue is not published here.

  2. What you can study

    The available information does not list any subject areas or degree programmes, so the programme catalogue is still being compiled. To see what can actually be studied, check the university website and contact admissions for the current list of courses and qualifications.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the university website to confirm entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and whether any programme-specific steps apply. The university should also confirm how qualifications from your home country are assessed and whether any language or interview requirements are needed.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Beirut will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget separately for those expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it before applying. You should also check visa steps, document legalisation, tuition payment method, and whether your chosen programme has any language or placement requirements.

  6. How it compares

    Lebanon has 24 universities, so St. Joseph University Beirut sits in a relatively compact higher-education market where applicants can compare options carefully. Its main practical question is not scale but fit: confirm the programmes, language of instruction, and admissions process before deciding.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about St. Joseph University Beirut

What type of university is St. Joseph University Beirut?

It is listed as a public university.

Which country is it in?

It is in Lebanon.

What is the university website?

http://www.usj.edu.lb/

How many universities are there in Lebanon?

There are 24 universities in the country.

Overview

Saint Joseph University of Beirut is a private Catholic research university in Beirut, Lebanon, founded in 1875 by French Jesuit missionaries and subsidized by the Government of France during the time when Lebanon was under Ottoman rule.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Lebanon.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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