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University of Balamand
University of Balamand is one of 4 universities included in U-Multirank for Lebanon. University of Balamand is a midsize privat university located in Balamand-Qalhat with 5499 students enrolled (2018 data or latest available). It was founded in 1988. With regard to the scope of its subjects and degree programmes offered, the University of Balamand is a comprehensive institution. It offers programmes in foreign languages. It is characterised by a medium percentage of international students. The University of Balamand graduation rate is 86,62 for bachelors (B score) and 93,57 for masters (B score). As made clear by its sunburst chart – a snapshot illustration of the university’s performance profile across the five U-Multirank dimensions – the University of Balamand is strongest in International Orientation. Its overall profile shows top performance across various indicators, with 5 ‘A’ (very good) scores overall. For a comprehensive overview of this university’s performance, see its complete performance scores in the tables below.
University of Balamand
Balamand - El Koura - North Lebanon
Balamand-Qalhat
Lebanon
+961 6 930250
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Gender balance
Bachelor graduation rate
86.62
%0
100
Masters graduation rate
93.57
%0
100
Graduating on time (bachelors)
70
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
66.56
%0
100
Relative BA graduate unemployment
Relative MA graduate unemployment
Relative graduate unemployment long first degree
Graduating on time (long first degree)
Graduation rate long first degree
Citation rate
0.85
0.08
2.53
Research publications (absolute numbers)
314
1
67,252
Research publications (size-normalised)
0.057
0
13.53
External research income
3.3
0
282.88
Art related output
0.92
0
1.99
Top cited publications
9.8
%0
34.2
Interdisciplinary publications
8.9
0
24.6
Post-doc positions
0
%0
100
Professional publications
0.05
0
60.62
Open Access Publications
23
%
Co-publications with industrial partners
3.2
%0
29.9
Income from private sources
0
236.5
Patents awarded (absolute numbers)
0
0
2,416
Patents awarded (size-normalised)
0
0
483.1
Industry co-patents
Spin-offs
0
222.2
Publications cited in patents
0.72
%0
5.2
Income from continuous professional development
0
100
Graduate companies
0
81.5
Foreign language bachelor programmes
100
%0
100
Foreign language long first degree programmes
100
%Foreign language master programmes
100
%0
100
Student mobility
0.03
0
1
International academic staff
1.07
%0
100
International joint publications
75.2
%8.3
91.4
International doctorate degrees
0
100
Bachelor graduates working in the region
0
100
Master graduates working in the region
0
100
Student internships in the region
95.74
%0
100
Regional joint publications
27.1
%0
84.5
Income from regional sources
0
100
Regional Publications with Industrial Partners
Female academic staff
0
%Student-staff ratio
30.1
110.5
5
Graduating on time (bachelors)
84.2
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
66.7
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
75
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
/90
9
Gender balance
Overall learning experience
1.74
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
1.81
6
1
Organisation of program
1.72
6
1
Contact with teachers
1.79
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
2.31
6
1
Library facilities
1.42
6
1
Laboratory facilities
1.54
6
1
IT provision
1.78
6
1
Digital teaching
2.01
6
1
Room facilities
1.56
6
1
External research income
0.4
347.9
Doctorate productivity
0.04
0
1.33
Research publications (absolute numbers)
20
1
10,059
Citation rate
1.27
0.18
3.12
Top cited publications
17
%0.3
36.8
Interdisciplinary publications
9
%1.5
28.7
Research orientation of teaching
1.85
6
1
Income from private sources
Co-publications with industrial partners
0
%0
15.7
Publications cited in patents
5.3
%0
8.7
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
International orientation of bachelor programmes
5
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
5
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
2.47
6
1
International doctorate degrees
0
71.43
International joint publications
75
%14.5
81.7
International research grants
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
10
%1
76.2
Academic staff (fte)
10
Total number of students in field (major)
301
Percentage of female students
53
%Profile in teaching & learning
Emphasis in teaching is directed to introduce students to modern studies in general, molecular, cell, organ systems and environmental biology; promote active, hands-on experience with modern technology; prepare students to go on to professional program...
Emphasis in teaching is directed to introduce students to modern studies in general, molecular, cell, organ systems and environmental biology; promote active, hands-on experience with modern technology; prepare students to go on to professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, medical sciences, biotechnology or science education; prepare students to enter the workforce directly, as research assistants, data analysts, teachers of science and members of marketing teams in the pharmaceutical and health industries; Equip students with enough knowledge to pursue graduate studies
Profile in research
Lab facilities are designed to support research which contributes to the understanding of several biological topics, enhance the ability to analyze /criticize scientific works, develop the skills of writing proposals, conduct experiments, write manuscr...
Lab facilities are designed to support research which contributes to the understanding of several biological topics, enhance the ability to analyze /criticize scientific works, develop the skills of writing proposals, conduct experiments, write manuscripts for publication, develop the student ’s technical skills by offering dedicated courses to provide the student with hands-on one on-one mentoring in research techniques, promote independent thinking and autonomous research, develop skills for presenting scientific findings, and prepare the student to pursue higher studies.
Major profile of faculty
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Graduating in time
84.2
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
More than 75%
Program international orientation
5
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Above 0 to 25%
Total number of students
290
Students in their 1st year
99
International students
22
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
13,198
€Tuiton fees for international students
13,198
€Special features of the study programmes
The primary mandate of the Department of Biology is to provide excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department offers a comprehensive program, which exposes students to the full range of biological sciences. Our undergra...
The primary mandate of the Department of Biology is to provide excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department offers a comprehensive program, which exposes students to the full range of biological sciences. Our undergraduate three-year curriculum introduces students to modern studies in general, molecular, cell, and environmental biology. It also emphasizes active, hands-on experience with modern technology. Small class sizes with an emphasis on laboratories and tutorials foster ongoing, productive interactions between students and faculty.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time, part time
full time, part time
Graduating in time
66.7
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Above 0 to 25%
Program international orientation
5
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Above 25 to 50%
Total number of students
11
Students in their 1st year
2
International students
0
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
8,918
€Tuiton fees for international students
8,918
€Special features of the study programmes
The Department offers a two-year graduate program leading to the MSc degree in Biology and provides training in many areas mainly in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Microbiology. The emphasis in our program is on development of the int...
The Department offers a two-year graduate program leading to the MSc degree in Biology and provides training in many areas mainly in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Microbiology. The emphasis in our program is on development of the intellectual and technical skills necessary for independent research. Formal course requirements are largely intended to fill gaps in the student’s background and to bring him/her up to date with the most recent findings in the appropriate research areas. A major part of the program is a thesis embodying original research work.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time, part time
full time, part time
Student-staff ratio
14.72
187.54
5.26
Graduating on time (bachelors)
51.2
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
39.13
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
4
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
2.23
0.01
Overall learning experience
2
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
2.05
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
1.72
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
2.1
6
1
Library facilities
1.71
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
6
1
Room facilities
1.92
6
1
External research income
0
0
186.57
Doctorate productivity
0
3.21
Research publications (absolute numbers)
4
0
1,421
Citation rate
Top cited publications
Interdisciplinary publications
Research orientation of teaching
2.54
6
1
Open Access Publications
Income from private sources
94.94
%0
100
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
3
%International orientation of bachelor programmes
6
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
15
Opportunities to study abroad
2.88
6
1
International doctorate degrees
0
100
International joint publications
International research grants
0
100
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
Academic staff (fte)
24
Total number of students in field (major)
375
Percentage of female students
39
%Profile in teaching & learning
Learning and teaching are continuously enhanced by engaging students in different activities including interaction with professionals. These engagements can be categorized in two aspects. The first one embraces different kinds of activities related to ...
Learning and teaching are continuously enhanced by engaging students in different activities including interaction with professionals. These engagements can be categorized in two aspects. The first one embraces different kinds of activities related to curricula, while the second category is related to co-curricular activities aiming to familiarize students with the practical aspect of business by interacting with professionals from different business disciplines. These opportunities enable an anchored learning experience, by helping students develop valuable skills, knowledge and competencies.
Teaching & learning website
Not on website
Profile in research
A diverse range of intellectual contributions is encouraged to advance basic, applied and pedagogical academic scholarship through contributions in peer reviewed journals with an acceptable reputation. A key aspect of our research is that it is relevan...
A diverse range of intellectual contributions is encouraged to advance basic, applied and pedagogical academic scholarship through contributions in peer reviewed journals with an acceptable reputation. A key aspect of our research is that it is relevant and addresses important challenges facing business and society. Some of the research conducted by faculty members has impacted their respective disciplines in terms of the advancement of knowledge, or application. Other members actively engage in the development of case studies that aim at the advancement of teaching and learning.
Research website
Not on website
Major profile of faculty
0411 Accounting and Auditing; 0412 Banking and Finance; 0413 Management
0411 Accounting and Auditing; 0412 Banking and Finance; 0413 Management
Graduating in time
51.2
%0
100
Contact with work environment
4
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
6
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
275
Students in their 1st year
53
International students
39
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
12,296
€Tuiton fees for international students
12,296
€Special features of the study programmes
The Business program encompasses all the diverse areas of business and provides students with an opportunity to pursue a concentration in the various fields of accounting and auditing, banking and finance, management or marketing, by completing 12cr. i...
The Business program encompasses all the diverse areas of business and provides students with an opportunity to pursue a concentration in the various fields of accounting and auditing, banking and finance, management or marketing, by completing 12cr. in the chosen track. This dynamic program continuously adopts the newest business trends built on the core foundations of globally recognized business concepts. It endows a well-connected business environment where students learn from industry experts as they prepare to launch their careers through guest speakers, company visits and internships.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
no
no
Student-staff ratio
53.1
5.1
Graduating on time (bachelors)
91.6
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
100
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
2.9
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
2
/90
9
Gender balance
Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
External research income
0.8
402.9
Doctorate productivity
0
0.85
Research publications (absolute numbers)
6
1
1,690
Citation rate
Top cited publications
0
31.3
Interdisciplinary publications
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
Income from private sources
Co-publications with industrial partners
Publications cited in patents
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
International orientation of bachelor programmes
0
15
International orientation of master programmes
5
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
0
55.56
International joint publications
International research grants
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
Academic staff (fte)
0
Total number of students in field (major)
221
Percentage of female students
33
%Other study programmes
Ph.D. programme (cotutorship program)
Ph.D. programme (cotutorship program)
Graduating in time
91.6
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
16
Program international orientation
0
13
Graduates employment in the region
Above 25 to 50%
Total number of students
168
Students in their 1st year
26
International students
6
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
100
%0
100
Contact with work environment
2
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Above 0 to 25%
Program international orientation
5
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Above 25 to 50%
Total number of students
35
Students in their 1st year
14
International students
1
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
0
100
Contact with work environment
2
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
N/A
Program international orientation
0
13
Graduates employment in the region
N/A
Total number of students
16
Students in their 1st year
3
International students
0
Period of study
5
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
Tuiton fees for international students
Programme type
full time
full time
Student-staff ratio
23.9
95.1
5.1
Graduating on time (bachelors)
90.2
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
98.3
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
10
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
2
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
4
/90
9
Gender balance
Overall learning experience
1.62
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
1.8
6
1
Organisation of program
1.86
6
1
Contact with teachers
1.92
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
2.02
6
1
Library facilities
1.65
6
1
Laboratory facilities
1.61
6
1
IT provision
1.97
6
1
Digital teaching
2.08
6
1
Room facilities
1.69
6
1
External research income
0.8
462.2
Doctorate productivity
0.15
0
0.61
Research publications (absolute numbers)
8
1
1,504
Citation rate
Top cited publications
0
25.4
Interdisciplinary publications
Research orientation of teaching
2
6
1
Income from private sources
25
%0
85.6
Co-publications with industrial partners
Publications cited in patents
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
International orientation of bachelor programmes
0
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
15
Opportunities to study abroad
2.57
6
1
International doctorate degrees
0
64.62
International joint publications
International research grants
0
100
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
Academic staff (fte)
17
Total number of students in field (major)
407
Percentage of female students
20
%Other study programmes
Ph.D. Joint with other universities
Ph.D. Joint with other universities
Graduating in time
90.2
%0
100
Contact with work environment
2
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Above 0 to 25%
Program international orientation
0
13
Graduates employment in the region
More than 75%
Total number of students
275
Students in their 1st year
72
International students
52
Period of study
4
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
16,861
€Tuiton fees for international students
16,861
€Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
97.8
%0
100
Contact with work environment
4
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Above 0 to 25%
Program international orientation
0
13
Graduates employment in the region
More than 75%
Total number of students
87
Students in their 1st year
42
International students
15
Period of study
2
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
10,028
€Tuiton fees for international students
10,028
€Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
100
%0
100
Contact with work environment
4
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Above 0 to 25%
Program international orientation
0
13
Graduates employment in the region
More than 75%
Total number of students
43
Students in their 1st year
9
International students
3
Period of study
5
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
16,861
€Tuiton fees for international students
16,861
€Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Student-staff ratio
8.87
94.08
5.45
Graduating on time (bachelors)
39.8
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
5
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
5
/90
9
Gender balance
Overall learning experience
1.71
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
1.68
6
1
Organisation of program
1.56
6
1
Contact with teachers
1.8
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
1.58
6
1
Library facilities
1.29
6
1
IT provision
1.42
6
1
Digital teaching
Room facilities
1.55
6
1
Inclusion of practical experience/clerkships
1.5
6
1
Bedside teaching
1.28
6
1
Linking clinical/preclinical teaching
1.55
6
1
External research income
0
450.7
Doctorate productivity
0
1.53
Research publications (absolute numbers)
1
0
557
Citation rate
Top cited publications
Interdisciplinary publications
Research orientation of teaching
1.65
6
1
Open Access Publications
Income from private sources
0
100
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%International orientation of bachelor programmes
4
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
15
Opportunities to study abroad
2.01
6
1
International doctorate degrees
International joint publications
International research grants
0
100
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
Income from regional sources
0
100
Academic staff (fte)
15
Total number of students in field (major)
133
Percentage of female students
79
%Other study programmes
Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN Master of Science in Nursing MSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN Master of Science in Nursing MSN
Profile in teaching & learning
Our education system embraces a theoretical and clinical components aiming at developing the core competencies of the students. The education is based on the exposure to multiple approaches that are interactive and participatory. This includes: lecture...
Our education system embraces a theoretical and clinical components aiming at developing the core competencies of the students. The education is based on the exposure to multiple approaches that are interactive and participatory. This includes: lectures, group work, debriefing exercises, and hands-on experiences in lab and real-life situations. We encourage students to be self-learners and to develop their critical thinking and clinical judgment, research, cognitive and psycho-motor capacities. This is ensured through one to one mentoring and continuous follow-up.
Teaching & learning website
http://balamand.edu.lb/
Profile in research
Our Program is evidence-based underpinned by research. One of our educational objectives is advancing nurses abilities as members of the inter-disciplinary health care team in practice and research. Being committed to research, our faculty members are ...
Our Program is evidence-based underpinned by research. One of our educational objectives is advancing nurses abilities as members of the inter-disciplinary health care team in practice and research. Being committed to research, our faculty members are specialized in different areas. This includes: • Maternal and child health • Reproductive and sexual health • Nursing education • Inter-professional education • Leadership •Elderly •Non communicable diseases • Community health nursing Nursing faculty are actively involved in the research courses offered at the faculty of Health Sciences.
Research website
http://balamand.edu.lb/
Major profile of faculty
Nursing in the Community , Leadership & Management in Nursing and Health, Nursing Care of Adults in Critical Condition
Nursing in the Community , Leadership & Management in Nursing and Health, Nursing Care of Adults in Critical Condition
Graduating in time
39.8
%0
100
Contact with work environment
5
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
0
%Program international orientation
4
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
100
%Total number of students
133
Students in their 1st year
36
International students
2
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
29
€Tuiton fees for international students
29
€Special features of the study programmes
The Nursing Program is dedicated to fostering quality education through innovation in the delivery of evidence-based education underpinned by research and ethics. The program is competency based with an interdisciplinarity approach. It provides a BSN ...
The Nursing Program is dedicated to fostering quality education through innovation in the delivery of evidence-based education underpinned by research and ethics. The program is competency based with an interdisciplinarity approach. It provides a BSN and an MSN in addition to a Ladder Program that upgrades technical degree holders to earn a BSN to advance their career. The Program core competencies are: Deliver quality care, Critical thinking, Ethical conduct, Communication, Leadership, Team work, Informatics and technology. The Program works in collaboration with many healthcare centers.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
no
no
Programme type
full time
full time
