Beirut Arab University is one of the institutions of the Bir W Ihsan. It was founded through an initiative by Bir W Ihsan waqf (previously the Bir W Ihsan Association in the Tariq El-Jadideh area) with academic and logistical support from the Arab Republic of Egypt during the era of President Gamal Abdel Nasser. The University, along with a group of pioneering universities in the Arab world, participated in founding the Arab Universities Union. Additionally, the University is an active member in several International, European, and Arab Federations.
Since its inception, Beirut Arab University has maintained a distinguished academic relationship with the Arab Republic of Egypt, represented by Alexandria University, and hosts prominent Egyptian professors who, alongside their Lebanese and other international counterparts, contribute to achieving the University’s strategic objectives.
Beirut Arab University is managed by a Board of Trustees, a University Council, a President, and a Secretary-General, all working together to develop strategies, execute them, and establish academic and financial plans to achieve the University’s goals.
Beirut Arab University is a non-profit institution and does not receive funding from any internal or external sources.