Rafik Hariri University

country rank	21
world rank	10041

University Overview

Established in 1999, Rafik Hariri University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Damour (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Mount Lebanon. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Lebanon), Rafik Hariri University (RHU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rafik Hariri University (RHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 18 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Lebanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution.

University Identity

Name	Rafik Hariri University
Name	جامعة رفيق الحريري
Acronym	RHU
Founded	1999
Motto	Freedom to Excel
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University Location

Address	PO Box 10 Damour (population range: 10,000-49,999) 2010 Mount Lebanon Lebanon
T	+961 (5) 603 090
F	+961 (5) 601 380

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Rafik Hariri University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)	Not reported
International students Int'l student	Not reported	Not reported

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Rafik Hariri University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	60-70%
Admission Office	Meshref Damour 10-2010 +961 (5) 601386 Ext. 405 - 406

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Rafik Hariri University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	1,000-1,999
Academic Staff	50-99
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Not reported
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Rafik Hariri University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban

Year of first Accreditation
1999

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Rafik Hariri University as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

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Academic Structure

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Online Courses

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Wikipedia Article

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Site last updated: Thursday, 23 August 2018

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Rafik Hariri University

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University Admissions

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