Campuses
LAU boasts state-of-the-art buildings and facilities that are spread across two campuses. Nearly every facility on campus is accessible to people with physical disabilities. Both campuses consist of purpose-built rooms equipped with the latest technologies and equipment. Both campuses are also close to vibrant and diverse cities and their amenities.
Beirut Campus
LAU’s Beirut campus is situated in the Qoraytem sector of Ras Beirut, in the vicinity of Hamra. Its 27,500 square meters encompass 13 buildings, with 72,926 square meters of built-up areas and 4,550 square meters of greenery.
The campus houses the Schools of Architecture & Design, Arts & Sciences, and Business, with offices for the Schools of Engineering, Nursing, and Pharmacy, and the Riyad Nassar Library.
Please visit the Facilities Management website for photos and details of the buildings.
The following facilities are found on the Beirut campus:
Academic Spaces:
- 5 Lecture Halls
- 18 Studios
- 15 Computer Labs
- 23 Academic Labs
- 54 Classrooms
Academic Support Spaces:
- Writing Center
- Innovation Center
- Center for Innovative Learning
- Early Childhood Center
- Continuing Education
- Institutes’ Workshops
- Center for Lebanese Studies
- Center Lebanese Heritage
Common Spaces:
- Theater
- Auditorium
- Exhibition Room
- Conference Rooms
Library Spaces:
State-of-the-art Library including group study rooms, computer areas, individual study carrels, library catalogs, stacks, study areas, and conference rooms.
Parking Spaces:
Outdoor Parking
Sports, Recreational and Social Spaces:
- Tennis Court
- Basketball Court
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Fitness Center
- Music Room
- Dancing Rooms
- Lounges
- Cafeteria and Cyber Café
- Recreational Games Room
Other Facilities:
Off-campus leased space is used for a few academic programs as well as administrative offices, centers, institutes, housing, and storage.
Byblos Campus
The Byblos campus is situated in the hillside Blat district, overlooking the ancient city of Byblos and the Mediterranean Sea. The 317,643 square meters site has developed steadily since its inception in 1987 and currently hosts all of LAU’s seven schools.
Byblos multi-layered campus consists of 18 buildings with a built-up area of 96,224 square meters and 13,690 square meters of greenery.
Please visit the Facilities Management website for photos and details of the buildings.
Below is a general listing of the prime facilities on Byblos Campus:
Academic Spaces:
- 17 Studios
- 20 Computer Labs
- 92 Academic Labs
- 49 Classrooms
- 5 Lecture Halls
Academic Support Spaces:
- Writing Center
- Institutes’ Workshops
Common Spaces:
- 2 Auditoriums
- Exhibition Room
- Multi-purpose Room
- Conference Rooms
Library Spaces:
2 Libraries including group study rooms, computer areas, individual study carrels, library catalogs, stacks, study areas, and conference rooms.
Housing Spaces:
- Dormitories
- Lounges
- Study Rooms
- Dining Facilities
Sports, Recreational and Social Spaces:
- Basketball Court
- Tennis Court
- Fitness Center
- Dancing Room
- Multi-purpose Activities Room
- Lounges
- Recreational Game Room
- Music Room
- Cafeteria and Cyber Café
Parking Spaces:
- Underground Parking
- Outdoor Parking along with Shuttle Service
Other Locations
Executive Center at Beirut Central District
Spread across 600 square meters in the heart of Beirut, the Executive Center includes fully equipped classrooms, a conference room, Institute of Islamic Art & Architecture, a lounge and offices to create an optimal learning experience.
LAU Medical Center – Rizk Hospital
LAU’s expansion into medical education was buttressed by the acquisition of a majority shareholder position in the medical center formerly known as Rizk Hospital.
LAU Louis Cardahi Foundation
The foundation was donated to LAU in August 2013. It houses historical artifacts, artwork, documentary films and a small library to promote respect for Byblos’ architectural, cultural and historical legacy.
New York Headquarters and Academic Center
A built-up area of 2,400 square meters in mid-town Manhattan accommodates fully equipped instructional resources, a library, a student lounge and offices.