University of Balamand
Balamand sparks bold ideas and dialogue by promoting free thought and cross-disciplinary learning in Lebanon and beyond.
A forward-thinking institution for higher education, the University of Balamand empowers both scholars and graduates to ask unconventional questions and cross-disciplinary boundaries to preserve freedom of thought and enrich the intercultural dialogue in Lebanon and the Arab world.
The University of Balamand was founded as an independent non-profit institution for higher education in 1988 by Patriarch Ignatius IV, Patriarch of Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Inspired by the Tradition of the Antiochian Christian Orthodox Church in promoting the welfare of humanity and its highest values of tolerance, openness, and compassion; the university welcomes all students and does not discriminate by religion, race, sex, nationality or physical disability.
The University of Balamand strongly holds the view that thought without application and relevance to human needs is incomplete; hence it offers its students hands-on application of theories, relevant training and practical knowledge in their respective fields. Scholars and students are invited to share the dedication of the university in graduating professionals who are well-rounded critical thinkers and active citizens in society.
The university is administered by the President, who is assisted by vice-presidents, deans and directors; together, they are accountable to a Board of Trustees that consist of 22 members. The majority of programs follow the American system of education and are conducted in English, except for a few programs in French and Arabic.
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Every student deserves the chance to study at Balamand!
Today, more than ever, our students need your help. The demand for financial aid has grown significantly in the last few years due to the economic collapse in Lebanon, to the pandemic that deepened the crisis, to the biggest non-nuclear explosion that shattered lives in the city of Beirut, and the never-ending war in the country. Despite all this, we remain deeply committed to ensuring that no deserving student is left behind because of financial hardship. Lebanon deserves a better future and we can't do it without raising an educated generation. Your gift—no matter the size—will go directly toward easing the burden on our students and helping them pursue their education with dignity and hope. Every dollar counts. Every act of generosity matters. I kindly ask you to make a contribution now so we can increase the impact of our student financial aid fund for the new academic year.
- Raised
- $20
- Goal
- $110,000
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