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Strengthen international cooperation and support scientific research
Lebanese University signs agreement for joint PhD program with French university network A2U
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International Relations Committee:
The Team:
Cooperation Agreements & Partnerships:
MoU between the Lebanese University and Necmettin Erbakan University
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Necmettin Erbakan University (NEU) on academic, research, and training cooperation, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The memorandum (which is valid for five years and renewable) aims to promote cooperation in the following areas:
Student mobility
Joint workshops and training programs
Research projects
Staff mobility
Exchange of publications, research papers, scientific papers, and periodicals
Date of memorandum:
8 December 2025
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and IRALEB
The Lebanese University/Doctoral School of Science & Technology signed a cooperation agreement with IRALEB-Industrial Research Achievements Lebanon, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
Under the agreement (which will last for six months), IRALEB will provide the university with a cash grant to support research.
Date of agreement:
1 November 2025
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the Ministry of Administrative Development
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Administrative Development, which will benefit professors, students, and employees.
The agreement (which is valid for five years and renewable) aims to strengthen cooperation between the two parties in the following areas:
Conducting joint studies and organizing educational lectures in the fields of public administration, public service, and governance.
Participating in local and international conferences related to public administration, public service, and governance, and strengthening institutional capacities.
Exchanging administrative, scientific, and cultural experiences and information.
Exchanging books, publications, and brochures issued by both parties.
Training professors, students, and university professors in the areas of human resource development, promoting digital transformation, improving quality, strategic planning, and combating corruption.
Date of agreement: 10 October 2025
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Siena for Foreigners
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Siena for Foreigners in Italy, which will benefit professors and students.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Promote and develop joint initiatives, projects, and objectives aimed at improving knowledge and spreading Italian language, literature, and culture in Lebanon.
Develop the professional skills of Italian language professors at all levels of the education system.
Support all forms of research and scientific cooperation between universities at the national and international levels.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 18 September 2025
Siena University: 8 September 2025
MoU between the Lebanese University and the ISF to develop research master’s in security sciences
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding with the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces regarding the preparation of a research master's degree in security sciences, to be taught at the Internal Security Forces Institute and administratively and academically linked to the Faculty of Law, Political & Administrative Sciences.
Conditions for admission
Lebanese officers from the Lebanese security agencies, non-commissioned officers of the rank of first lieutenant and above, and civilian students with university degrees in specializations determined by the master's committee are eligible for admission to this master's program.
Arab and foreign officers are accepted after approval of their applications by the Internal Security Forces Directorate.
This agreement shall be valid for a period of five years and shall be automatically renewed with the agreement of both parties.
Date of agreement:
29 July 2025
Academic cooperation protocol between the Lebanese University and the Internal Security Forces
The Lebanese University signed an academic cooperation protocol with the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces, which will benefit master's students specializing in criminal sciences at the Faculty of Science.
The protocol (which is valid for two years and renewable) allows students to undergo practical and field training in the Scientific Investigation Department of the Internal Security Forces, including:
The Criminal Laboratories Office
The Identity Verification Office
The Central Accident Office
Date of signing: July 29, 2025
Cooperation Protocol between the Lebanese University and Yunus Emre Institute
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation protocol with Yunus Emre Institute regarding support for the Department of Turkish Studies in the Faculty of Letters & Human Sciences, to benefit students, professors, and researchers.
Under the protocol (which is valid for one year and renewable), the Institute will provide:
Support for academic and cultural activities in the Department of Turkish Studies.
Support to facilitate the enrollment of students majoring in Turkish Studies in Turkish universities or to undertake practical training.
Support for the provision of academic and cultural books and publications for the Turkish Studies Library.
Support for Lebanese University students in obtaining scholarships in Turkey.
Support for the Lebanese University in its communication with Turkish universities and in strengthening cooperation with them.
Date of protocol:
16 June 2025
Agreement on joint supervision of PhD programs between the LU and French universities
The Lebanese University signed an agreement on joint supervision of PhD programs with three French universities: the University of the Sahel, the Artois University, and the University of Picardie Jules Verne.
The agreement (which is valid for five years and renewable) aims to define the procedures followed by both parties in selecting Lebanese PhD students for their joint dissertations with one of the three universities, in addition to the financing procedures.
Date of agreement:
30 May 2025
Framework agreement for cooperation between the Lebanese University and the University of Le Mans
The Lebanese University signed a framework agreement for cooperation with the University of Le Mans in France, to benefit professors, researchers, students, and technicians.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to:
Establish, facilitate, and intensify scientific and educational exchanges and develop cooperation between the two parties in areas of common interest.
Provide a formal framework for exchanges between the contracting parties in order to ensure the continuity of joint cooperation and contribute to the educational and scientific impact of both parties.
Exchange knowledge and skills between academics, researchers, technicians, and students from both sides.
Cooperate on research projects, training, and student mobility programs.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 16 April 2025
University of Le Mans: 29 March 2025
Partnership agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Le Mans
The Lebanese University signed an educational partnership agreement with the University of Le Mans in France, for the benefit of students.
The five-year agreement aims to:
Cooperate in organizing a training program.
Create a master's degree at each institution:
At the University of Le Mans: Master’s in applied physics and physical engineering - Specialization in Nanophysics and Advanced Optics (PAIP - NOA).
At the Lebanese University: Master's degree in Fundamental Physics - Specialization in Condensed Matter Physics (PMC).
The joint degree program aims to strengthen cooperation between faculty members and research laboratories in physics departments at the master's level.
The joint training is based on complementary expertise in innovative materials for their applications in emerging technologies (nanoelectronics, optics, devices, sensors, etc.).
Date of agreement:
16 April 2025
Cultural and Scientific Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and UMLP
The Lebanese University signed a cultural and scientific cooperation agreement with Marie and Louis Pasteur University (UMLP), which will benefit professors and students.
The agreement (valid for five years) aims to:
Exchange of professors.
Exchange of students.
Mutual participation in research projects.
Exchange of information, documents, and scientific publications.
Joint supervision of doctoral theses.
Additional academic exchanges to be agreed upon by both parties.
Date of agreement:
14 April 2025
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and UMLP
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Marie and Louis Pasteur University (UMLP) to establish a dual degree program for students in medical and health specializations.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to:
Implement a dual master's program in oncology, biology, health sciences, innovative medicine, and nanomedicine.
Improve the quality of graduate training.
Eligibility
This program is open to students who have completed their first year of master's studies at the Lebanese University and their bachelor's degree at UMLP.
Date of agreement:
14 April 2025
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Nantes
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Nantes in France, to benefit professors and students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to:
Exchange students between the two universities.
Develop and implement joint research topics, including the possibility of joint supervision of theses.
Exchange researchers.
Jointly organize conferences and seminars.
Exchange scientific and research information and publications.
Exchange experiences.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 24 March 2025
University of Nantes: 26 February 2025
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and Beirut Arab University
The Lebanese University signed an agreement with Beirut Arab University regarding cooperation between the two parties in scientific and research fields in all disciplines and programs, to benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years and renewable) aims to:
Exchange professors in the fields of teaching, scientific research, arbitration, and joint supervision of dissertations and theses.
Facilitate the reception of master's and doctoral students between the two universities.
Organize conferences, seminars, scientific meetings, workshops, and joint training courses with the aim of benefiting from the scientific expertise of both universities.
Encourage scientific research projects on topics of mutual interest.
Exchange books, publications, studies, and research results, and cooperate on international projects in the field of higher education.
Date of agreement:
11 March 2025
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and ENIB
The Lebanese University has signed a cooperation agreement with the National Engineering School of Brest (ENIB), which will benefit professors, researchers, students, and administrators.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to:
Promote the exchange of people, expertise, and activities in the fields of higher education and scientific research.
Exchange professors, researchers, administrators, and technicians.
Develop joint training programs.
Develop research programs.
Exchange students in training programs offered by each institution.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 28 February 2025
University of Brest: 3 March 2025
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and ENIB/Appendix
The Lebanese University signed an agreement with the National Engineering School of Brest (ENIB) concerning the development of student exchanges, which will benefit students.
Conditions of eligibility (5-year duration)
Students who have completed their bachelor's degree at the Lebanese University are eligible to continue their studies at ENIB.
Applications from students of the Faculty of Engineering at the Lebanese University will be given priority before admission to ENIB program.
After completing their studies at ENIB, students will undergo a training period.
Students participating in this program are required to register and pay registration and tuition fees at ENIB, in addition to the cost of purchasing educational materials, if any.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 28 February 2025
Brest University: 3 March 2025
MoU between the Lebanese University and Esri Lebanon
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding with Esri Lebanon, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which is valid for three years) aims to:
Promote the use of ArcGIS technologies in education, training, and scientific research.
Utilize the latest tools in geographic information systems (GIS).
Organize training courses for professors to enable them to master digital tools and integrate them into their curricula.
Organize interactive workshops for students to introduce them to various GIS applications and enhance their practical skills in this field.
Date of agreement:
26 February 2025
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and Mobile Interim / Touch
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Mobile Interim, known as Touch, for the benefit of students.
The agreement (which is valid for one year and renewable) aims to:
Provide a framework for cooperation between the company and the university and define the specific arrangements for this cooperation.
Assign students to fully cooperate in carrying out the technical and commercial tasks of the company.
Date of agreement:
1 February 2025
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and Mobile Interim
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Mobile Interim, which will benefit students.
The agreement (which is valid for two years and renewable) aims to:
Provide a framework for cooperation between the company and the university and define the specific arrangements for this cooperation.
Provide qualified supervisors from the company to supervise students enrolled in the academic and educational cooperation program.
Help students obtain the required information and data and provide them with the necessary support.
Date of agreement:
23 December 2025
Cooperation Agreement between LU and National Institute of Chemistry in Montpellier
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the National Higher Institute of Chemistry in Montpellier, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years and renewable) aims to:
Strengthen cooperation in areas of teaching and research of mutual interest.
Exchange professors, researchers, and students.
Cooperate on joint educational and research projects.
Jointly organize seminars and conferences.
Exchange technology.
Date of agreement:
6 January 2025
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University Toulouse III
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with University Toulouse III, which will benefit professors, students, and staff.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including dental medicine.
Exchange students.
Exchange scientific publications.
Participate in scientific and research conferences and seminars.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 4 December 2024
Toulouse III: 20 December 2024
MoU between the Lebanese University and the University of Balamand
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Balamand on scientific, cultural, and educational cooperation, which will benefit professors and students.
The agreement (which is renewable for five years) aims to:
Exchange professors in the fields of teaching, research, arbitration, and joint supervision of dissertations and theses.
Facilitate the reception of master's and doctoral students between the two universities.
Organize joint seminars, conferences, and scientific meetings.
Encourage scientific research of mutual interest.
Collaborate on international projects in the field of higher education.
Exchange books, publications, and research results.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 13 November 2024
University of Balamand: 10 December 2024
MoU between the Lebanese University and Eötvös Loránd University
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding with Eötvös Loránd University, which will benefit professors, students, and staff.
The memorandum (valid for five years) aims to:
Exchange researchers
Exchange students
Exchange staff
Exchange scientific and educational materials
Participate in scientific and academic research and programs
Provide technical assistance and training
Participate in additional collaborative activities (to be determined later)
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 28 October 2024
Eötvös Loránd University: 19 November 2024
Multilateral agreement to support the FLPAS – French Section
The Lebanese University signed an agreement with a group of universities (multilateral agreement) to support the Faculty of Law, Political & Administrative Sciences – French Section, for the benefit of the faculty students.
The parties to the agreement included Aix-Marseille University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Panthéon-Assas University Paris II, Grenoble Alpes University, Montpellier University, Rennes University, and Lille University.
The agreement (which is renewable for a period of five years) aims to:
Implement cooperation activities with various French and Belgian partners.
Improve educational practices and raise the quality of education and training.
Date of agreement:
Aix-Marseille University: 21 February 2024
Montpellier University: 23 May 2024
Lille University: 15 November 2024
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Lorraine
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Lorraine in France, concerning a dual PhD program between the two parties.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) targets doctoral students by:
Strengthening scientific cooperation between the two parties.
Developing the dual doctoral degree program.
Date of agreement:
28 October 2024
Double Degree Agreement between the Faculty of Engineering and ENSTA
The Faculty of Engineering at the Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the National School of Mechanics & Advanced Technologies (ENSTA) regarding the creation of double degrees, for the benefit of students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to establish a dual degree program for students of the Faculty of Engineering at the Lebanese University and ENSTA.
The agreement allows students, after fulfilling the conditions of the agreement, to obtain:
An engineering degree from the Lebanese University.
An engineering degree from ENSTA.
Conditions for eligibility:
Students should express their desire to participate in this program to their institution well in advance of their planned enrollment date.
Students should meet all admission requirements when submitting their application.
Students, in collaboration with their academic coordinators, should develop a study plan that enables them to meet all admission requirements for the dual degree program and submit their applications by the deadlines set by the two institutions.
Students participating in the dual degree program are selected by the home institution based on their academic achievement, academic motivation, and language skills.
Majors that qualify students for the program (electrical and electronic engineering, communications and computer science, mechanical engineering).
Schedule for accepting students into the dual degree program (initial selection, then nomination of applicants for the dual degree during September).
Each institution may nominate up to fifteen students and is committed to accepting up to five students per academic year into the dual degree program.
Student selection stages.
Personal application.
Analysis of student file.
Oral interview.
Admission decision by a specialized jury.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 3 October 2025
ENSTA: 30 September 2024
Partnership agreement between the Lebanese University and ENSTA
The Lebanese University has signed a partnership agreement with the National School of Mechanics and Advanced Technologies (ENSTA), which will benefit professors, students, and researchers.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Facilitate exchanges between students, professors, researchers, and postdoctoral students.
Facilitate the exchange of scientific information, including research papers, theses, books, and publications.
Facilitate research collaboration between professors, departments, laboratories, and multidisciplinary research centers.
Exchange mutual invitations to participate in scientific and technical meetings, forums, and conferences.
Organize joint conferences, seminars, workshops, and exhibitions.
Develop joint educational programs.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 3 October 2024
ENSTA: 3 September 2024
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Burgundy
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Burgundy in France, to benefit professors, students, and staff.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to:
Strengthen international academic cooperation and exchange teaching and research interests.
Develop friendship and mutual interests on the basis of equality.
Develop programs and activities that promote cooperation, including academic materials, publications, etc.
Encourage mutual visits by professors, researchers, and administrative staff.
Exchange students and researchers.
Participate in joint international events such as seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Develop new joint educational programs.
Conduct capacity building activities and participate in international project calls and grant competitions.
Provide joint supervision of scientific theses.
Date of agreement:
30 September 2024
Partnership agreement between the Lebanese University and EFREI - France
The Lebanese University signed a partnership agreement with the French EFREI School of Information Engineering and Digital Technologies, which will benefit engineering students.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to strengthen cooperation between the two parties in various academic, scientific, research, and training fields.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 26 July 2023
EFREI: 2 September 2024
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Mons, Belgium
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Mons in Belgium, to benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which is renewable for five years) aims to:
Promote the exchange of individuals, expertise, and projects in the fields of higher education and scientific research.
Promote the exchange of students, professors, and researchers.
Exchange information and scientific publications.
Organize joint study meetings and seminars on topics agreed upon in advance.
Date of agreement:
23 July 2024
Framework Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Toulon
The Lebanese University signed a framework cooperation agreement with the University of Toulon in France, for the benefit of professors and students.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Promote scientific exchange in general
Exchange professors and researchers
Exchange students at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels
Award joint diplomas
Joint supervision and guidance of master's theses and doctoral dissertations
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 19 July 2024
University of Toulon: 5 July 2024
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Toulon
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Toulon in France, to benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to:
Promote scientific exchange between the two parties
Exchange professors and researchers
Exchange students at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels
Develop training and scientific research programs
Joint supervision and guidance of master's and doctoral theses
Award joint diplomas
Participate in organizing conferences and seminars
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 9 July 2024
University of Toulon: 5 July 2024
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the French University of Reunion
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the French University of Reunion, which will benefit students, professors, and researchers.
The agreement (valid until the end of 2026) aims to:
Exchange professors and researchers
Exchange students
Exchange of technical and administrative staff according to specific needs
Develop joint training programs
Develop joint research programs
Joint scientific guidance for research work/joint supervision or joint guidance for theses
Facilitate access to scientific and educational knowledge/exchange of documents and publications
Joint organization of seminars and conferences
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 30 May 2024
University of Reunion: 8 July 2024
MoU between the Lebanese University and IMT Atlantique
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding with the French university IMT Atlantique, which will benefit students.
The MoU (valid for five years) aims to describe the rules and procedures governing the dual master's program between the two universities and the obligations, rights, and duties of students participating in the program.
Conditions of eligibility:
Registration: to be done during the mobility period at both the home and host universities.
Certificates: the host institution provides double degree students with an academic transcript at the end of the mobility period.
Credit transfer: Each institution grants the student credit transfer from the other institution in accordance with the regulations in force.
Date of memorandum:
Lebanese University: 3 July 2024
IMT Atlantique: 28 June 2024
MoU between the Lebanese University and the University of Iowa
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Iowa, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to:
Activate joint educational, training, and/or research activities.
Exchange invitations for researchers to attend lectures, visits, and exchange experiences.
Exchange information in areas of mutual interest.
Exchange professors, researchers, and graduate students for study and research (short periods).
Provide practical training.
Date of memorandum:
Lebanese University: 29 April 2024
University of Iowa: 26 April 2024
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the French University of Artois
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the French University of Artois, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Exchange students
Exchange professors and researchers
Create dual degrees
Cooperate on research projects on common topics
Jointly organize seminars and conferences
Jointly supervise scientific theses and university dissertations
Exchange scientific and research publications and documents
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 30 May 2024
University of Artois: 19 April 2024
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Potech Consulting
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Potech Consulting, which will benefit students and researchers.
The agreement (which will last for three years) aims to:
Develop a policy of cooperation between the LaRRIS research laboratory at the Lebanese University's Faculty of Science and Potech Labs research laboratory in the areas of academic research and scientific innovation.
Promote scientific publishing between the two parties.
Establish a training program for students in line with the common needs of the Lebanese University and the company's laboratories.
Organize laboratory visits (Lab'Insight) to explore infrastructure and expertise in various fields.
Organize seminars, knowledge update courses, or continuing education, in addition to company visits and workshops.
Establish applied research contracts (funding scientific theses, supply of equipment and materials, cooperation contracts, patents, etc.).
Strengthen capacities of international researchers and enhance research mobilization capacities in areas essential to productivity and economic growth.
Supervise projects proposed by Potech Labs and approved by the Lebanese University.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 27 March 2024
Potech Consulting: 5 April 2024
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Sousse - Tunisia
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Sousse in Tunisia, which will benefit students and researchers.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to:
Strengthen academic cooperation and exchange experiences in teaching and research.
Develop friendship and mutual interests on the basis of equality and reciprocity, while respecting the independence of each partner.
Develop programs and activities that strengthen relations between the two parties, including:
Exchange academic materials, publications, and information
Exchange visits between professors, researchers, and administrative staff
Exchange master's students and researchers
Organize joint events such as seminars, workshops, and conferences
Develop new joint educational programs
Capacity building and joint participation in calls for projects and international grant competitions
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 2 April 2024
University of Sousse: 5 April 2024
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the Order of Engineers and Architects - Beirut
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the Order of Engineers and Architects - Beirut, which will benefit professors and students of the Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture.
The agreement (which is renewable for five years) aims to:
Organize training courses for architecture students at the faculty.
Collaborate with faculty professors specializing in architecture to develop studies on contemporary developments in architecture and urban planning.
Jointly present studies and expertise on development projects in architecture to municipalities and local authorities.
Establish an urban observatory through cooperation between the faculty and the Order.
Cooperate to build a database on Lebanon's architectural heritage, urban issues, and challenges facing urban planning.
Cooperate in organizing seminars, conferences, and workshops specializing in urban issues.
Support research and studies conducted by the faculty in the field of urban planning.
Date of agreement:
5 April 2024
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and INSA - Rennes
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) in Rennes, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Exchange students
Exchange professors and researchers
Participate in conferences, seminars, or other activities organized by either university
Jointly supervise theses and dissertations
Exchange documents and information related to areas of cooperation
Date of agreement:
8 February 2024
Agreement to establish a joint degree between the Lebanese University and INSA - Rennes
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement (an annex to the 2023 framework cooperation agreement) with the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) in Rennes.
The agreement (lasting five years) concerns the establishment of a study program and granting a double degree at the Faculty of Engineering, with students benefiting from it according to conditions set by the two universities.
Date of agreement:
6 February 2024
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Paris Hospitals
The Lebanese University signed a framework agreement for cooperation with Paris Hospitals/Public Service, to benefit professional and health personnel and students.
The agreement (initially for a period of three years) aims to:
Exchange health professionals (medical, paramedical, technical, and administrative) and students in accordance with the regulations in force in Lebanon and France.
Training in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.
Exchange of best practices in the field of care and hospital management and other areas agreed upon by both parties.
Exchange of information.
Organization of joint seminars and conferences.
Date of agreement:
19 January 2024
MoU between the Lebanese University and Youssef Sader Foundation for Legal Culture
The Faculty of Law, Political & Administrative Sciences – French Section signed a memorandum of understanding with Youssef Sader Foundation for Legal Culture, to benefit professors and students.
The memorandum (which is valid for three years and renewable) aims to promote cooperation between the two parties in:
Organizing distinctive and innovative events on the concept of intellectual property
Launching an exceptional event called “Legal Technology Day”
Creating a comprehensive database of Lebanese laws and regulations in French
Launching a series of innovative programs aimed at empowering students and providing them with the necessary skills and valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth in the field of law
Exchanging legal expertise and information on various topics
Date of agreement:
15 December 2023
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Paris-Saclay University
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Paris-Saclay University concerning the creation of a double diploma in engineering.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to grant engineering students a double diploma from both universities, subject to specific conditions, most notably:
The student at the Lebanese University should have successfully completed five years of engineering studies.
The student should have undergone training in the field of engineering.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 20 December 2023
Paris-Saclay University: 13 December 2023
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Mouloud Mammeri University
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Mouloud Mammeri University in Tizi-Ouzou in Algeria to benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to:
Promote educational, academic, and scientific activities between the two universities.
Exchange joint research projects, studies, and scientific publications.
Exchange students, professors, and researchers.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 15 February 2024
Mouloud Mammeri University: 9 December 2023
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Angers in France
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Angers in France regarding the awarding of degrees to students within the framework of an international partnership between the two parties.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to define the conditions for implementing a joint master's degree program developed jointly by the two parties, in order to award two degrees to students who have met the program requirements specified in the agreement.
Conditions of eligibility
Students are responsible for travel expenses and compulsory health insurance, in addition to other costs related to accommodation at the partner institution.
Students may apply for a scholarship (French, Lebanese, or European) to cover travel and accommodation costs.
The parties to the agreement are committed to providing technical assistance to students in finding accommodation.
Students at the partner university enjoy the same conditions of access to services as other students.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 20 November 2022
University of Angers: 11 February 2023
MoU between the Lebanese University and IMT Atlantique
The Lebanese University, represented by its President, Dr. Bassam Badran, signed a memorandum of understanding with IMT Atlantique, represented by its President, Dr. Christophe Lerouge.
The agreement, which will be valid for five years from November 22, 2023, aims to strengthen academic and scientific cooperation between the two universities, provide students, professors, and researchers with opportunities to gain international experience, promote knowledge advancement and mutual benefit between the two universities, and encourage interaction in the fields of education and research.
Date of signing: 22 November 2023
Student exchange agreement between the Lebanese University and Aix-Marseille University
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Aix-Marseille University concerning student exchange.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to implement an exchange program for bachelor's and master's students between the two partner universities.
Students enrolled in the Faculty of Economics & Business Administration at Aix-Marseille University and the Lebanese University will benefit from the agreement.
Eligibility requirements:
Students participating in the exchange program are selected by their home institution based on their academic results.
Applications to the host university should include a CV, a letter of motivation, a copy of the student's most recent degree, and a copy of their transcript.
Students selected by their universities to participate in the exchange program should have sufficient language proficiency to continue their studies at the host institution.
The host university may request proof of language proficiency and reserves the right to reject candidates who do not meet these requirements.
Students should abide by the rules of the host university and the laws of the host country throughout the exchange period.
The two universities agree on the details of the courses that students in the exchange program can attend and the number of credits, while adhering to the training program approved by the host institution.
The list of courses and credits is documented in a study contract.
Knowledge is assessed in accordance with the regulations in force at the host institution.
The host university provides the home university with a transcript at the end of the study period (within a maximum of two months).
Date of agreement:
20 November 2023
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and QOOT
The Lebanese University/Faculty of Agronomy signed a cooperation agreement with Lebanon Agrifood Innovation Cluster "QOOT", a Lebanese agricultural innovation company, to benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which will last for three years) aims to:
Raise awareness among stakeholders in the Lebanese agri-food sector.
Strengthen cooperation between stakeholders in the agri-food economy, particularly in the private sector and the Lebanese University.
Emphasize the need for joint activities and studies for development and sustainability in the agri-food sector
Work together in a collaborative and coordinated effort to achieve the objectives of the memorandum of understanding.
Date of agreement: 14 November 2023
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the Free University of Brussels
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement (an addendum to the 2005 agreement) with the Free University of Brussels, which will benefit students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) aims to strengthen cooperation between the two universities, particularly in terms of student admissions, under the following conditions:
Students at the Free University of Brussels and the Lebanese University must hold a first-class university degree or have obtained at least 180 first-class credits allowing them to enroll in the master’s program in Civil Engineering.
Students from the Lebanese University and the Free University of Brussels should have a first-class university degree or have earned at least 180 first-class credits that allow them to enroll in the fourth and fifth years of the engineering program at the Faculty of Engineering.
Candidates are selected through a written procedure, with the initial selection being made by the home institution and submitted for approval by the host institution. The final decision rests with the host institution's selection committee.
Each party is committed to the procedures and timetables in place at each institution to ensure the reception of transfer students.
The home institution shall ensure that students selected are capable of successfully completing the dual diploma program, paying particular attention to their knowledge of the languages used at the host institution.
Students shall bear the costs of travel, accommodation, and health insurance for the duration of their stay abroad.
Each institution is committed to facilitating the reception of students as much as possible.
Students should comply with the general study regulations and disciplinary regulations in force at each institution.
During the mobility period, students are subject to the disciplinary regulations of the host university.
Courses and assessments taken at the host university are considered equivalent to those taken at the home university.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 15 June 2023
Free University of Brussels: 4 October 2023
MoU between the Lebanese University and the Beirut Port Authority
The Lebanese University, represented by its President Dr. Bassam Badran, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Beirut Port Authority, represented by its President and Acting Director-General Mr. Omar Abdel Karim Itani.
The memorandum (which is valid for three years and renewable) aims to facilitate the integration of Lebanese University students into the labor market by providing them with the opportunity to pursue training within the administrative units of the Beirut Port Administration & Investment Company. In addition, the Beirut Port Authority's management and investment library will be made available to student researchers at all stages of their university studies, and assistance will be provided to them to complete their research and studies.
The memorandum will be developed later to include joint activities such as training in port management through workshops involving Lebanese University professors, in accordance with the university's legal principles and regulations.
Date of signing: 3 October 2023
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and LRC
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) to benefit professors, students, and administrative staff.
The agreement (which is renewable for a period of five years) aims to benefit and inform professors, students, and staff at the Lebanese University about first aid, modern techniques, and humanitarian principles in the work carried out by the Lebanese Red Cross.
Date of agreement:
14 September 2023
Cooperation agreement for joint diploma between the Lebanese University and Nantes University
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the French Nantes University to establish a dual diploma program for students and professors in the Faculty of Engineering.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Implement measures to develop programs of mutual interest in the field of education and scientific research.
Provide the necessary resources to achieve the objectives set out in the agreement.
Establish a program for obtaining a double degree.
Transfer professors and students within the framework of the dual degree program.
Exchange specialists for periods to be determined later for the purposes of joint scientific research, including the possibility of joint supervision of dissertation (the conditions of implementation are specified in an individual joint supervision agreement).
Develop and implement joint research topics.
Jointly organize conferences and seminars.
Exchange of research documents, scientific documents, information, publications, and general training objectives.
Eligibility requirements:
Eligibility requirements for the dual degree program are consistent with the eligibility criteria set by the relevant national authorities.
Students eligible for the program should be in their fourth year in one of the specializations at Polytech Nantes.
The dual degree is intended for students who are proficient in the language of the host country, which is the language of instruction.
Students at the Faculty of Engineering of the Lebanese University should hold a DELF/DALF certificate of at least level B2 and are also required to demonstrate a level of B1 in English.
Polytech Nantes students should demonstrate a B2 level in English, as some courses are taught in English.
Each university accepts up to 14 students per academic year (this number is determined on February 1 before each academic year).
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 20 December 2023
Nantes University: 23 August and 4 September 2023
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and ACTS
The Lebanese University/Doctoral School for Science & Technology, represented by its President, Dr. Bassam Badran, and the Dean of the Doctoral School, Dr. Nazih Moubayed, signed a cooperation agreement with Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS), represented by its Chairman of the Board of Directors, Engineer Khaled Awad.
The agreement (which is valid for three years and can be renewed and amended) aims to train PhD students to conduct the necessary tests and examinations in the field of civil engineering, construction materials and soil at the company's branches and to provide all technical and logistical resources necessary for the success of their mission. The two parties will also work to organize workshops, conferences and specialized seminars.
Under the agreement, ACTS will provide an annual scholarship to a PhD student in civil engineering and an annual travel card for the student during the three years of their studies. Members of the company may also supervise PhD dissertations or participate in discussion committees if they meet the academic requirements of the Lebanese University.
Date of signing: 17 July 2023
Agreement for the manufacture of electronic devices between the Lebanese University and TAGTech.Global
The Lebanese University, represented by its President Dr. Bassam Badran, signed an agreement for the “manufacture, assembly and production of electronic devices” with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh For Technology (TAGTech.Global), represented by the President of the TAG Group, Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh.
The agreement aims to achieve joint cooperation between the two parties to establish, manage, and operate a factory for the manufacturing, assembly, production, marketing, and sale of electronic devices (tablets, laptops, smartphones, etc.).
Under the agreement, the Lebanese University will provide the factory site (location) and human resources (professors, students, and administrators), while TAGTech.Global will finance the project budget and train technical staff and specialists.
The contract is for a period of five years starting from the date of issuance by the President of the Lebanese University of the start of work at the factory, which has already begun on 11 July 2024.
Date of signing: 13 July 2023
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and IUT - Bordeaux
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the Institute of Technology - Bordeaux, which will benefit university professors, administrative staff, and students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years and renewable once) aims to:
Conduct collaborative research projects
Exchange faculty members and administrative staff
Exchange students
Establish dual diploma programs
Give lectures and organize seminars
Exchange information and academic materials
Strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest
Date of agreement: 6 July 2023
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and UNICEF
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with UNICEF, which will benefit students from the university's faculties and institutes.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Work within the framework of the GIL Innovation Labs program to achieve the objectives of their respective cooperation programs in Lebanon.
UNICEF will support the Lebanese University in implementing the project and help mitigate any obstacles that may arise.
The Lebanese University will provide technical support directly and through UNICEF partners to implement activities in the innovation lab.
UNICEF will provide all necessary resources (computers, materials, training costs, renovation work, furniture, equipment and facilities) for the innovation labs, in addition to the costs of operating and managing the labs.
Date of agreement:
16 June 2023
20 June 2023
MoU between the Lebanese University and the Committee of Cedar Forest Friends
The Lebanese University, represented by its President, Dr. Bassam Badran, signed a memorandum of understanding (renewable for three years) with the Committee of Cedar Forest Friends, represented by its President, Mr. Pierre Wahib Keyrouz, and its Secretary, Mr. Bassam Moussa Jaaj.
Given the potential of the University through its various faculties, specialized institutes, research centers, and human resources (professors, students, and staff), the two parties agreed to strengthen cooperation in academic, scientific, training, cultural, and developmental fields.
Under the memorandum, the two parties will participate in local and international scientific projects related to forests, tree cultivation and care, in addition to organizing joint workshops and training sessions on agricultural, environmental and development issues.
Date of signature: 12 June 2023
Partnership agreement between the Lebanese University and AVITEM
The Lebanese University signed a partnership agreement with the Agency for Sustainable Mediterranean Cities and Territories (AVITEM), which will benefit professors, researchers, and students in the Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture.
The agreement (which will last for three years) aims to involve the Lebanese University in the “Borj Hammoud 2021-2031/Phase 2 - Factory” project coordinated by the French Agency for Sustainable Mediterranean Cities and Regions (AVITEM).
Date of agreement:
2 June 2023
Cooperation Protocol between the Lebanese University and APSN
The President of the Lebanese University, Dr. Bassam Badran, signed a cooperation protocol with the Arab Association of Political Science (APSN), represented by its President, Dr. Jamal Zahran.
The protocol (which is valid for three years and can be renewed and amended) aims to strengthen academic and research cooperation between the signatories, exchange researchers, conduct joint research and studies, and prepare reports on scientific and cultural topics of mutual interest.
It also aims to exchange faculty members with PhD degrees to participate in lectures, seminars, training sessions, workshops, master's thesis discussion committees, and exchange publications, printed materials, and periodicals.
Date of signature: 19 May 2023
Cooperation Agreement between the FDM and the LU Teaching Staff Mutual Aid Fund
The Lebanese University/Faculty of Dental Medicine, represented by its Dean, Dr. Bassam Badran, signed a cooperation agreement (for a period of one year, renewable) with the LU Teaching Staff Mutual Aid Fund, represented by its Director, Dr. Elias Haddad.
The agreement aims to cover the cost of dental treatment provided at the Faculty of Dental Medicine at Rafik Hariri University Campus - Hadath for faculty members, their families, and dependents.
Details of the agreement can be found at the attached link.
Date of signing: 7 March 2023
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Mobile Interim Company
The Lebanese University has signed a cooperation agreement with Mobile Interim Company, which will benefit students at the Lebanese University's faculties and institutes.
The agreement (which is valid for one year and renewable) aims to:
Provide a framework for cooperation between the company and the university and define the specific arrangements for this cooperation.
Help students obtain the required information and data.
Monitor student attendance and provide them with the necessary support.
Submit a final evaluation report on student activities.
Date of agreement: 7 May 2023
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and Ibn Khaldoun University, Tiaret, Algeria
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Ibn Khaldoun University, Tiaret, Algeria, for the benefit of professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which will last for three years) aims to:
Strengthen cooperation in areas of education and research of mutual interest
Exchange professors, researchers, and students
Cooperate on joint scientific and research projects
Organize seminars and conferences
Cooperate on technical activities and technology exchange
Date of agreement:
1st of May 2023
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and Global Smile Foundation
The Lebanese University/Faculty of Dental Medicine signed a cooperation agreement with Global Smile Foundation, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (for a period of two years) aims to:
Implement joint research projects
Exchange information through publications, educational materials, and electronic networks.
Participate in seminars and other academic events with the agreement of both parties.
Exchange the results of experiments and joint study programs in the field of cleft lip/palate treatment.
Date of agreement: 5 April 2023
The Lebanese University is part of a Euro-Mediterranean university cooperation agreement (2023–2028)
The Lebanese University has signed a framework agreement for cooperation between universities (2023–2038) in partnership with Aix-Marseille University and TETHYS Euro-Mediterranean University Consortium.
The agreement (which is renewable for five years) aims to:
Implement high-level joint international training programs in priority areas.
Focus primarily on teaching programs within the framework of bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees to improve readability of degrees and promote mobility of students and researchers.
Develop activities targeting postgraduate students: networking, physical and virtual mobility, and innovative educational projects that promote Euro-Mediterranean integration for students and citizens.
Develop a joint research program by creating networks of laboratories and encouraging mobility of doctoral researchers.
Help improve governance and strengthen the capacities of universities, particularly in the area of inter-university cooperation.
Support partners and connect them with each other in relation to the above objectives, with the possibility of organizing training courses on the preparation of international projects for members of TETHYS consortium.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 8 March 2023
Aix-Marseille University: 18 September 2023
European Mediterranean Universities Consortium: 12 July 2023
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Polytechnique Montréal
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Polytechnique Montréal, which will benefit engineering students.
The agreement (which is valid for three years) aims to establish a program for training engineering students and continuing their studies with a view to completing their engineering training and obtaining a double degree.
Eligibility requirements:
Students should have successfully completed the required number of years in the program they enrolled in at their home institution and remain enrolled in the same program during their stay at the host institution.
Students should have a very good academic record.
They should meet the specific requirements imposed by the host institution.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 22 February 2023
Polytechnique Montréal: 3 March 2023
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the Institute of Applied Higher Studies (PSL)
The Lebanese University signed a framework agreement for cooperation with the Institute of Applied Higher Studies in France (PSL), to benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Strengthen cooperation in research and teaching in all areas of mutual interest to both parties.
Facilitate exchanges of students, professors, and researchers.
Organize joint conferences and seminars.
Develop joint research projects.
Date of Agreement:
2 March 2023
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and Aix-Marseille University
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Aix-Marseille University in France, to benefit professors, researchers, students, and administrative staff.
The agreement (with a maximum duration of five years) aims to:
Exchange students
Exchange professors, researchers, and administrative staff
Cooperate in research and training in areas of mutual interest
Exchange and share materials
Create joint diploma programs, particularly at master’s and PhD levels (joint PhD dissertations, joint supervision).
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 31 January 2023
Aix-Marseille University: 18 January 2023
MoU between the Lebanese University, the Lebanese Army, and ICRC
The Lebanese University and the Lebanese Armed Forces/Lebanese Army signed a cooperation agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (valid for two years) aims to conduct an analysis of human remains in accordance with best practices and internationally accepted data protection standards, including a complete analysis of the skeletal structure of all human remains found, as well as DNA sampling and identification.
Date of agreement: 31 January 2023
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the Center for Industrial Higher Studies (CESI) in France
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the Center for Industrial Higher Studies (CESI) in France, concerning the creation of a double degree in fundamental and applied mathematics.
The agreement (with a maximum duration of five years) aims to:
Exchange students
Exchange professors, researchers, and administrative staff
Cooperate in research and training in areas of mutual interest
Exchange and share materials
Create joint diploma programs, particularly at master’s and PhD levels (joint PhD dissertations, joint supervision).
Date of agreement:
23 January 2023
Framework agreement for academic and research cooperation between the Lebanese University and ENSTA
The Lebanese University signed a framework agreement for academic and research cooperation with the National Institute for Advanced Technologies (ENSTA Bretagne), which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Establish cooperative relationships in the areas of training and research in fields of mutual interest.
Define the conditions governing the manner of cooperation between the institutions.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 29 September 2022
ENSTA: 19 January 2023
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the Future House
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Future House Foundation, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which is valid for three years and renewable) aims to:
Strengthen scientific and cultural cooperation between the two parties.
Organize workshops and training sessions on scientific and cultural topics.
Allow a limited number of Lebanese University students and professors to access the Foundation's scientific and cultural information.
Cooperate in research work within the MSI Center affiliated with Future House and make its database and information bank available to the Lebanese University.
Date of agreement:
3 January 2023
MoU between the Lebanese University and Bahithat
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Lebanese Association of Women Researchers (Bahithat), which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The three-year memorandum aims to:
Cooperate in the field of sustainability and gender equality and develop activities with a social impact on Lebanese society.
Implement training programs, workshops, seminars, and other events related to gender equality and sustainability.
Organize awareness campaigns on gender equality and sustainability within and outside the Lebanese University
Empower women through capacity-building, mentoring, and counseling activities to increase scientific output that addresses issues in Lebanese society.
Communicate to create space for discussion and promote strong women's leadership and strategic participation.
Date of agreement: 20 December 2022
Cooperation protocol between the Lebanese University and Al-Mustafa International University
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation protocol with Al-Mustafa International University, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students, especially in the fields of languages, literature, humanities, and Islamic studies.
The protocol aims to:
Cooperate in scientific and cultural fields
Exchange students in higher education
Exchange professors and researchers (Master's and Doctorate)
Exchange professors and researchers
Accept students to take short and medium-term courses
Exchange scientific publications, journals, and editions
Develop cooperation between public libraries and scientific research centers
Date of protocol:
1 December 2022
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and SUPSI
The Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture – Restoration Center signed a cooperation agreement with the Swiss Federal Institute of Applied Sciences (supsi), Department of Environment, Cooperation & Design (DACD), for the benefit of professors, researchers and students.
The agreement (which is valid for three years and renewable for one additional three-year period) aims to:
Exchange professors, researchers and students to give lectures, conduct research or develop programs.
Organize joint training courses
Exchange publications, scientific materials, study notes, and available research information.
Develop joint projects, units, and cooperative research programs.
Organize joint meetings and conferences.
Date of agreement: 24 November 2022
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Udine
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Udine concerning the exchange of information and students and research cooperation, to benefit students, professors and researchers.
The memorandum (valid for 5 years) aims to:
Exchange information and materials of mutual interest
Exchange students and staff between the two institutions
Conduct joint research between faculty members
Arrange other forms of cooperation between the two parties
The two institutions shall, in consultation, determine the specific areas and details of cooperation within the framework of this agreement.
Date of agreement: 21 November 2022
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Grenoble Alpes University
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Grenoble Alpes University, which will benefit students in science and engineering majors.
The agreement (which is valid for four years) concerns an international diploma program/the establishment of an educational structure that will enable both parties to award a joint diploma.
Eligibility requirements:
- Admission to the joint program is based on an evaluation of the candidates' files and a personal interview.
- The program is intended for holders of a degree in civil engineering or earth sciences, or holders of M1 degree in civil engineering or earth sciences, or students enrolled in the fifth year of civil engineering at the Lebanese University, or holders of M1 in “Natural Geological Hazards” from the University of Grenoble Alpes.
Date of agreement: November 2024
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the CHRU of Tours
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the Regional and University Hospital Center in Tours in France, to benefit trainee doctors.
The agreement (which is valid for two years) targets doctors who have obtained a degree outside the European Union within the framework of procedures related to the participant trainees and the temporary practice of medicine. It also aims to strengthen existing cooperation relations between the two universities.
Date of agreement: 17 November 2022
MoU between the Lebanese University and Sharif University of Technology in Iran
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of cooperation with Sharif University of Technology in Iran, covering professors, researchers, and students.
The five-year memorandum aims to:
Exchange researchers and faculty members
Exchange students
Exchange academic materials and other information
Organize joint research activities
Participate in academic seminars and meetings
Organize special short-term training programs
Develop joint certificate programs
Date of agreement: 12 October 2022
Framework Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Lorraine
The Lebanese University signed a framework cooperation agreement with the University of Lorraine in France, to benefit professors, researchers, and graduate students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years) covers cooperation between the two parties in the following areas:
Education and training
- Developing student and trainee exchanges
- Organizing specific training courses, educational seminars, and face-to-face or distance learning courses
- Organizing joint programs for bachelor's and master's degrees and awarding joint certificates
Research
- Organizing joint conferences and seminars
- Developing joint research programs
- Exchanging doctoral students and researchers
- Encouraging and developing joint and/or co-supervised theses
Date of agreement
University of Lorraine: 18 July 2022
Lebanese University: September 2022
Cooperation protocol between the Lebanese University and the Army Command: Master’s degree in military sciences
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation protocol with the Lebanese Army Command regarding the establishment of a master’s degree in military sciences at the Fouad Shehab Command and Staff College, to be administratively and academically linked to the Faculty of Law, Political & Administrative Sciences.
The master's program aims to:
Prepare officers for leadership roles and expand their military knowledge.
Encourage officers to think critically, individually and as part of a team.
Deepen officers' understanding of the nature of work in the national, strategic, and geopolitical fields and link it to military work.
Prepare officers to pursue future military studies inside and outside Lebanon.
Requirements for admission to the master’s in military sciences:
Lebanese officers who are graduates of the Military Academy (with a degree in military science) are eligible for the master's program, in accordance with conditions set by the Army Command.
Officers from Arab and foreign armies are accepted after the Army Command approves their applications, provided they hold a battalion commander course certificate or its equivalent in their countries.
Candidates are required to study for the master's degree upon acceptance of their administrative registration at the Faculty of Law, Political & Administrative Sciences at the Lebanese University.
Date of protocol:
16 June 2022
Cooperation protocol between the Lebanese University and the Lebanese Army Command
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation protocol with the Lebanese Army Command regarding the establishment of university platforms at the Military Academy.
Under the protocol (which is valid for four years and automatically renewable), the Lebanese University will establish platforms within the Military Academy for its students to teach the following subjects:
Geography, linked to the Faculty of Letters & Human Sciences.
Management Information Systems, linked to the Faculty of Economics & Business Administration.
Political Science, linked to the Faculty of Law, Political & Administrative Sciences.
The curricula approved by the Lebanese University faculties will be applied in these platforms.
Date of protocol:
16 June 2022
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Granada
The Lebanese University signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the University of Granada, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which will last for four years) aims to:
Exchange information related to specialized studies, academic curricula, and timetables
Encourage the exchange of faculty members and researchers between the two institutions.
Provide facilities for members of one institution to give lectures at the other institution for specific periods of time.
Date of the agreement:
14 June 2022
26 April 2022
Framework agreement for cooperation between the Lebanese University and Angers University Hospital Center
The Lebanese University signed a framework agreement for cooperation in the field of forensic medicine with Angers University Hospital Center in France, to benefit professors, researchers, and students at the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
The agreement (valid for one year) aims to promote the exchange of researchers and students between the two parties in the field of initial and continuing medical training and research through joint mobility programs.
Date of agreement: 23 May 2022
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Rennes (1)
The Lebanese University signed a framework agreement for cooperation with the French University of Rennes (1), which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
This agreement (initially for a period of five years) expresses the desire of both parties to cooperate on the basis of exchange in the fields of research and evaluation of its results, education and training, and to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and culture.
The parties to the agreement undertake to promote and develop areas of common interest, including:
- Developing and participating in joint research programs.
- Access to scientific knowledge (exchange of documents, publications, seminars, etc.).
- Developing and participating in training programs.
- Exchanging professors, researchers, and teachers.
- Exchanging students.
- Exchanging technical and administrative staff (according to specific needs).
- Participating in other forms of cooperation that strengthen institutions and their staff, including developing relationships with their economic, industrial, social, and cultural environments.
Date of agreement
University of Rennes 1: 17 May 2022
Lebanese University: 13 July 2022
Applied agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Rennes 1
The Lebanese University signed an applied cooperation agreement with the University of Rennes 1 (France), which will benefit students, professors, researchers, and administrative staff at the Faculty of Law, Political & Administrative Sciences – French Section.
The agreement (with an open term agreed upon by both parties) specifies the administrative, financial, and educational conditions for implementing the international exchange program for students and professors between the two parties.
Conditions for participation
Students applying to the exchange program should be selected in a fair and transparent manner.
Students wishing to participate in this exchange program should:
- Be regularly enrolled at their home institution.
- Be ranked among the top three in their class and/or be selected by the selection committee at the sending institution.
- Be proficient in the language of instruction at the host institution.
- Have completed the first semester of their second, third, or fourth year, or have obtained a master's degree (M1 or M2) in the case of a PhD exchange.
- Submit the application file to the person responsible for monitoring the exchange program.
Date of agreement:
University of Rennes (1): 17 May 2022
Lebanese University: 13 July 2022
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and AUST
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the American University of Science and Technology (AUST) to promote scientific, educational, and cultural cooperation, benefiting professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which is valid for four years and renewable) aims to:
Facilitate cooperation between professors in scientific research and the supervision of dissertations and theses.
Facilitate the exchange of students between the two universities, especially master's students.
Organize conferences, seminars, scientific meetings, and joint training courses.
Encourage scientific research of mutual interest.
Exchange studies and research results.
Facilitate the use of libraries at both universities.
Date of agreement:
12 May 2022
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the North Caucasus Federal University
The Lebanese University signed an agreement with the North Caucasus Federal University on scientific, research, and cultural cooperation.
The agreement entered into force on the date of its signing and will remain in force until the partners decide to terminate it.
The agreement, which covers students, professors, and researchers, aims to develop research, educational, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation, particularly in the field of Russian language teaching and learning, in addition to enhancing the integration of the scientific and educational environment of higher education institutions in the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
The agreement is open to other institutions and organizations that share the partnership's objectives with the Lebanese University.
Date of agreement: 10 May 2022
Student Exchange Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Granada
The Lebanese University has signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Granada regarding student exchange.
The agreement (which is valid for four years) aims to establish an exchange program and define the conditions that will apply to students exchanged between the University of Granada and the Lebanese University.
Eligibility
Eligible students should be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs offered by both universities during the academic year in which the exchange program takes place.
The selected student(s) will participate in the exchange program for one semester or one full academic year.
The exchange includes two (2) students per academic year or four students if the exchange period is for one semester, unless a different number is specifically agreed upon by the two institutions.
Students participating in the program should pay all academic fees at their home institution and will be exempt from paying registration fees at the host institution.
Travel, accommodation, living expenses, medical insurance, and other related expenses shall be paid by the student(s), unless the two institutions agree in advance to cover some or all of these costs.
All students should obtain health insurance and travel insurance for the duration of their studies.
Travel expenses should preferably be financed from external funds, provided that the candidates/students meet the requirements for obtaining such funding.
Date of agreement:
Beirut: 14 June 2022
Granada: 26 April 2022
MoU between the Lebanese University and TAG-Translate
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Translation, Distribution & Publishing (TAG-Translate), which will benefit students and professors at the Center for Languages & Translation (CLT) affiliated with the Faculty of Letters & Human Sciences.
The memorandum (which is valid for three years and renewable) aims to:
Cooperate in translation work with top-performing students and professors at the CLT.
Conduct special exams for Lebanese University students and professors who meet the required conditions to assess their translation skills and involve them in projects referred to TAG-Translate.
Conclude separate written agreements with students and professors who have passed the exams.
This MoU is part of the basic cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global dated 18 April 2024.
Date of memorandum:
18 April 2024
Research cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and IRD
The Lebanese University signed a framework agreement for scientific and research cooperation with the Institute for Research & Development (IRD), which will benefit researchers from both parties.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Establish a framework for cooperation, consultation and information exchange.
Promote and follow up on research, training, expertise and scientific information activities carried out in partnership between the two parties in the following areas:
- Environment and sustainable development.
- Science, engineering, health, applications and society.
- Implementing research programs or specific activities jointly or through designated entities.
- Evaluating research results and transferring technology.
- Training activities for research and capacity building for staff and students.
- Documentation, information, and scientific and technical evaluation.
- Participating in events and activities aimed at evaluating and promoting research.
- Seeking national, regional and international funding.
Joint projects may be open to other parties, including at the regional level.
Date of agreement:
IRD: 12 April 2022
Lebanese University: 28 July 2022
MoU between the Lebanese University and Al Kut University College
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) (supplementing the 2015 MoU) with Al Kut University College in Iraq, to boost cooperation in scientific and cultural fields of mutual interest, benefiting professors, researchers, students, administrators, and technicians.
The memorandum (which is valid for five years and renewable) aims to:
Conduct joint scientific research and studies
Exchange experiences and scientific programs
Exchange books, publications, and scientific journals
Organize joint conferences, seminars, and training courses
Exchange professors and administrative and technical staff for training or to share experiences
Exchange students for scientific and cultural visits
Date of agreement:
8 April 2022
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Lorraine
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the French University of Lorraine regarding the establishment of a double degree in Basic and Applied Mathematics, to be offered to students.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Facilitate and strengthen educational and technical exchanges between the two universities.
Establish a dual master's degree in basic and applied mathematics.
Eligibility
Students accepted to participate in the dual diploma program will be selected by the institution to which they submitted their applications.
Each institution applies its own preliminary selection procedures, and the two partner institutions are committed to transparent and fair procedures based on the academic merit of the candidates.
The final selection of students who can enroll in the double diploma program is based on their files by a selection committee composed of the relevant Master 2 officials at each partner university and the local program administrators, with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Science at the Lebanese University
Each partner university commits to accepting a maximum of 12 students per academic year.
Date of agreement:
University of Lorraine: 6 April 2022
Lebanese University: 27 May 2022
MoU between the Lebanese University and RELIEF
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding with RELIEF, a research center funded by the Economic and Social Research Council in the UK, regarding the implementation of a microbial fuel cell project.
The project involves the use of microorganisms (bacteria) to convert chemical energy into organic materials into electrical energy.
Under the agreement (which is valid for one month), the Lebanese University will collaborate in the implementation of the project through students from the Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture, who will contribute to its promotion.
Date of agreement:
RELIEF Center on 1 March 2022 and the Lebanese University on 5 March 2022
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Lorraine
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Lorraine - France, in the field of engineering, which will benefit students in terms of dual degrees and scientific research.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Facilitate and promote educational and technical exchange between the two parties.
Establish dual degrees (engineering and master's) between the two universities.
Conditions for benefiting from the agreement
The parties to the agreement may accept up to five students during the academic year.
Students are selected based on their university grades, language level (B2 in English), and a letter of motivation and CV.
Additional selection stages, such as personal interviews, are conducted to decide on the acceptance of candidates
Students of the Faculty of Engineering/Lebanese University will receive a double degree in engineering from the Lebanese University and the University of Lorraine (according to specific conditions and a pre-established study schedule).
Date of agreement:
University of Lorraine: 31 March 2022
Lebanese University: 7 July 2022
MoU between the Lebanese University and TAG-Global
The Lebanese University signed a memorandum of understanding with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG-Global) to benefit professors, researchers, students, and technicians.
The memorandum (valid for one year and renewable) aims to:
Exchange academic expertise between the two parties.
Hold joint international conferences in the field of innovation and technical creativity.
Cooperate in the field of scientific research.
Exchange student visits between Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global University (TAG-GU) and the Lebanese University.
Exchange books, publications, and scientific publications.
Establish knowledge stations at the Lebanese University.
Cooperate in the field of digital literacy and enhancing technical skills.
Provide services in the field of digital transformation and governance.
Under the memorandum of understanding, TAG-GU will adopt the innovative ideas of Lebanese University students in the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum (TAG-KF).
Date of memorandum:
18 March 2022
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Quality Systems International
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with Quality Systems International to promote herbal medicine in Lebanese society.
The agreement (which is renewable for three years) aims to organize training sessions and workshops at the Lebanese University on herbal medicine, targeting teaching staff and students who wish to attend.
Under the agreement, local and foreign donors may be approached to cover the cost of training and workshops.
Date of agreement:
17 March 2022
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Seville
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Seville aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two academic institutions at all levels, for the benefit of professors, students, and researchers.
The agreement (which will last for four years) aims to establish and develop cultural and scientific exchange programs on an annual basis, including joint research projects, postgraduate or research programs, and exchanges of professors, researchers, students, and administrative staff.
The agreement also aims to exchange information about institutions and organizational structures, evaluate annual programs, organize courses, seminars, and conferences in which professors from both universities participate, and exchange and disseminate publications and reference materials.
Date of signing:
Lebanese University: 12 January 2022
University of Seville: 8 March 2022
Framework Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Limoges
The Lebanese University signed a framework agreement with the French University of Limoges, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to:
Develop cooperation between the Lebanese University and the University of Limoges
Strengthen cooperation in the fields of education, research, development and expertise.
Exchange staff in programs of mutual interest.
Exchange students in programs of mutual interest.
Exchange university documents.
Cooperate in cultural and intellectual activities for the benefit of staff and students at both institutions.
Date of agreement: 7 March 2022
Signing a student exchange agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Strasbourg
The Lebanese University signed a supplementary agreement for student exchange with the University of Strasbourg, which will benefit students at both universities.
The agreement (open-ended and renewable) aims to establish an exchange program that provides students with the opportunity to benefit from the academic programs offered by both universities.
Conditions for benefiting from the agreement
Exchange students from the Lebanese University should have completed at least one academic year at the time of their registration at the University of Strasbourg.
Exchange students from the University of Strasbourg should have completed at least one academic year at the University of Strasbourg at the time of their registration at the Lebanese University.
Students participating in the exchange program should meet the language requirements for their academic stay.
The language level required for candidates accepted at the University of Strasbourg under the exchange program is level B1 in French. Level B2 in French is recommended for students coming to study courses in French.
Obligations of students participating in the exchange program
Obtain an appropriate entry visa from the embassy of the host country.
Pay the registration fees at their home university before the start of the program.
Respect the rules and regulations in force at the host university.
Pay the costs related to their stay (travel, food, accommodation) for the duration of the program
Take out compulsory insurance and pay any medical expenses and provide proof of civil liability insurance.
Date of agreement
Beirut: 18 March 2022
Strasbourg: 2 March 2022
Second cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Cordoba
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Cordoba to strengthen academic ties between the two institutions.
The agreement (which is valid for four years and can be extended) aims to establish educational, academic and cultural relations and student exchanges between the two parties in accordance with the regulations of each university.
It also aims to encourage exchanges between faculty members and researchers at both institutions, with a view to strengthening cooperation in research and other areas.
Conditions for benefiting from the cooperation agreement:
- The maximum number of exchange students per academic year is two (2) per semester.
- Exchange students should be enrolled at their home institution and will not pay annual registration fees at the host institution.
- Prior agreement with each institution on the subjects to be studied.
- Fulfilment of all language requirements stipulated by the host institution (students from the Lebanese University should have at least a B2 level in Spanish).
Date of agreement: 2 February 2022
Cooperation Agreement between the Lebanese University and the University of Cordoba
The Lebanese University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Cordoba regarding collaboration on multiple levels, benefiting professors, students, and staff.
The agreement (which is valid for four years and can be extended) aims to promote cooperation in the fields of research projects, technological development, joint publications on topics of mutual interest, and the exchange of documents and information.
The agreement also includes training for students (master's level) and training and exchange of staff, as well as the formation of research networks and work on community development projects.
Date of Agreement: February 2, 2022
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Centrale Lille Institut
The Lebanese University signed an international cooperation agreement with Centrale Lille Institut, which will benefit professors, researchers, and students.
The agreement (which is valid for five years and renewable) aims to:
Exchange professors and researchers in the context of joint research, courses, seminars, training, and other forms of academic cooperation.
Exchange students in the context of their studies and research projects.
Exchange scientific information and documents.
Organize conferences and seminars
Organize continuing educational activities (seminars, technical days, specialized courses).
Implement joint research programs/joint supervision and exchange information on results achieved.
Date of agreement
Lebanese University: 7 March 2022
Lille Institute: 31 January 2022
Framework Agreement for Cooperation between the Lebanese University and Gustave Eiffel University
The Lebanese University signed a framework agreement for cooperation with Gustave Eiffel University in France, which will benefit professors, researchers, students, and staff.
The agreement (which will last for five years) aims to establish a framework for developing cooperation and joint projects in higher education and scientific research based on the following elements:
Exchange of professors, researchers, and administrative staff
Exchange of students within the framework of study exchange and research training programs, including doctoral students
Joint supervision of doctoral theses
Joint research
Joint organization of conferences and seminars
Exchange of information and academic materials
Joint publication of results
The scope of this agreement may be expanded at a later date to include other types of activities.
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 17 January 2022
Gustave Eiffel University: 28 February 2022
Cooperation agreement between the Lebanese University and Gustave Eiffel University
The Lebanese University has signed a cooperation agreement with Gustave Eiffel University in France, which will benefit Lebanese University students.
The agreement (which will last for three years) aims to:
Contribute to increasing the number of Lebanese students and improving their training opportunities.
Strengthen international cooperation, particularly research cooperation between the two parties.
Facilitate the preparation of students in terms of language skills and level of knowledge in science and technology so that they can study abroad in good conditions.
Eligibility
For Lebanese University students applying for the second year of a master's program, the minimum required level of French or English is C1.
Candidates should receive a positive evaluation during video interviews focused on assessing their proficiency in French and/or English
Date of agreement:
Lebanese University: 17 January 2022
Gustave Eiffel University: 18 February 2022
The International Relations Office at the Lebanese University – Central Administration
The International Relations Office at the Lebanese University is responsible for promoting academic and research cooperation with local and international universities and institutions, coordinating the conclusion and renewal of cooperation agreements within a strategy that enhances the exchange of experiences and cultures in various fields of higher education. The Office works to promote the exchange of researchers, professors, students and staff, establish bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements, participate in international research and study projects, prepare European projects, join international higher education organizations and networks, and participate in the organization of international cultural and scientific events (seminars, conferences, reception of delegations, etc.). It also seeks to strengthen the university's relationship with its community through cooperation with Lebanese ministries, municipalities, agencies, and institutions.
The International Relations Office's tasks include:
Studying applications for the Lebanese University's affiliation (received from various faculties after approval by the President of the University) to organizations and university bodies concerned with higher education, scientific research, or cultural and academic activities at the local, regional, and international levels. Following up on preparations to secure the University's participation in national, regional, international, and Euro-Mediterranean projects aimed at exchanging and developing academic programs, provided that the participation and cooperation procedures are carried out after the President of the University approves the project submitted to him exclusively by the International Relations Office. Coordinating and organizing grant applications received from various university faculties and those related to academic, administrative, and student exchange programs with various embassies and official and academic bodies, both public and private, and submitting them to the President of for approval.