Founded in 1988, University of Balamand is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of El-Koura (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), North Governorate. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Beirut. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Lebanon), University of Balamand (UOB) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Orthodox religion. University of Balamand (UOB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 31 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Lebanese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 