Saint Joseph University, Beirut

Saint Joseph University of Beirut (Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, USJ) is a private university in Lebanon dating back to 1875. Its rectorate is on Damascus Road (Rue de Damas) in the Mar Mikhaël area of Beirut, and it teaches on several campuses:

• Campus of Humanities (CSH)
• Campus of Sciences and Technology (CST)
• François Debbané Social Sciences Campus (CFDSS), Monnot
• North Lebanon Campus (CLN), Ras Maska
• South Lebanon Campus (CLS), Bramieh
• Zahle and Beqaa Campus (CZB), Hazerta

USJ offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes, including medicine and dental medicine, which have their own entrance exam, and performing arts and film at its IESAV institute. Its CFP centre runs further training programmes, and students can take part in exchange programmes abroad, for example Erasmus+ scholarships to Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Spain.

The university states that it admits students regardless of nationality, religion or origin. Applicants need the Lebanese Baccalaureate or an equivalent recognised by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and some programmes require a French proficiency test. Undergraduate applications can be submitted online or at an admissions office; the early admission period for all programmes opens on 19 October 2026.