Founded in 1866 as the Syrian Protestant College by American missionary Daniel Bliss, the American University of Beirut grew into one of the Arab world's most influential universities, teaching in English on the Western model.
| Academic reputation | 41.5 |
| Employer reputation | 58.1 |
| Employment outcomes | 98.7 |
| Overall (QS) | 51.6 |
Ranking data: QS World University Rankings 2026.
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