University of Balamand
Koura
Lebanon
- Youth and education
The University of Balamand is a private, non-profit, independent Lebanese institution of higher learning. It performs its mission through teaching, research, and service to the community. The University of Balamand grew out of its Eastern Orthodox tradition, a tradition open to the other, accepting the other, and working with the other in the promotion of the national and regional interests. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, nationality, or physical disability. The University of Balamand believes in responsible freedom, in the role of reason in discovering truth, in the promotion of higher standards of living, and in the deepening of human existence under God. The University is also committed to promoting Christian-Muslim understanding and to enhancing national and political unity in a society proud of its diversity and plurality.
Research is among the most important activities at UOB. It has 4 main targets: Encouraging and supporting both theoretical and applied research at UOB; Encouraging the focus of research activities towards areas that are of high interest for Lebanese society; Connecting UOB research activities with national and international research centers, and with major publishing houses; Evaluating and continuously improving the quality of research at UOB. In its academic planning, the Research Center has defined several research directions as of high priority for the University. Moreover, UOB has tailored four Special Programs designed to develop skills and competencies to meet the diverse needs of a variety of student groups, namely: The Freshman Program; The Special Orientation Program (SOP); The Continuing Education Program (CEP); The Service Experience Education through Doing (SEED) Program. Student life is organized around two streams: committees for participation in University life; and clubs.