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{{about|the university in Lebanon|the American university|Saint Joseph's University|the university in Connecticut|University of Saint Joseph (Connecticut)|the former college and university in New Brunswick, Canada|University of St. Joseph's College|university in Macau|University of Saint Joseph}}
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| native_name = Université Saint-Joseph
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|established = 1875
|type = [[Private university|Private]]
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|affiliation = [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] ([[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]])
|president = Professor Selim Daccache
| caption = Seal of Saint Joseph University
|city = [[Beirut]]
| latin_name = Universitas Sanctus Iosephus
|country = [[Lebanon]]
| motto = ''[[Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam]]'' ([[Latin]])
| motto_lang = [[Latin]]
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|students = 12,000<ref name="facts-figures">{{cite web|url=http://www.usj.edu.lb/decouvrir/index.htm|title=facts-figures}}</ref> (2013)
|staff = 500<ref name="facts-figures"/>
| mottoeng = For the greater glory of God
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| established = {{Start date|1875}}
|faculty = 1,873<ref name="facts-figures"/>
| closed =
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|campus = 5 campuses in Beirut and 3 Regional University Centers : [[Sidon]], [[Zahlé]] and [[Tripoli]]
| type = [[Private university]]
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|website = [http://www.usj.edu.lb/en/index.html www.usj.edu.lb]
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| rector = Professor [[Selim Daccache]] [[S.J.]]
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| head_label = General Secretary
| head = Fouad Maroun
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| administrative_staff = 500
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| campus = 5 [[urban]] campuses in [[Beirut]], 3 regional university centers in [[Sidon]], [[Zahlé]] and [[Tripoli]], and 1 in [[Dubai]]
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| affiliations = [[International Association of Universities]]<br>[[International Federation of Catholic Universities]]<br>[[Agence universitaire de la Francophonie|Association of French speaking universities]]<br>[[Association of Arab Universities]]
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The '''Université Saint-Joseph''' ([[English language|English translation]]: ''Saint Joseph University'') <ref>"[http://www.usj.edu.lb/en/files/about.html 2007 Annual Report]. Université Saint-Joseph Accessed 22 October 2013.</ref> is a private [[Catholic]] higher institute of education founded by the [[Society of Jesus|Jesuits]] in 1875 in [[Beirut]], [[Lebanon]]. The Université Saint-Joseph is considered as one of the best universities in Lebanon and the [[Middle east]], and is known for its school of law, economics, business, engineering, medicine as well as its hospital, [[Hôtel-Dieu de France]].
'''Saint Joseph University''' ([[French language|French]]: '''Université Saint-Joseph''' ''de Beyrouth'', ''USJ'') is a [[private]] [[Catholic]] [[research]] [[university]] in [[Beirut]], [[Lebanon]], founded in 1875 by the [[Society of Jesus|Jesuits]].<ref>"[http://www.usj.edu.lb/en/files/about.html 2007 Annual Report]. Université Saint-Joseph Accessed 22 October 2013.</ref> It ranks as the best<ref>http://www.4icu.org/lb/</ref> to second best<ref>http://pchrabieh.blogspot.se/2013/04/where-is-lebanon-in-worlds-university.html</ref> university in Lebanon, subsequently among the top [[academic institution]]s in all of the [[Middle East]].<ref>http://www.topuniversities.com/node/9249/ranking-details/world-university-rankings/2013</ref><ref>http://www.webometrics.info/en/arab_world</ref> Its alumni include numerous Lebanese [[List of Presidents of Lebanon|presidents]], [[Minister (government)|minister]]s, [[philosopher]]s, [[intellectuals]], [[cleric]]s and beyond. As Lebanon's oldest and main [[French language|French]] medium university, while promoting [[Culture of Lebanon|Libanese culture]], admission openly disregards any [[ethno-religious]] affiliations, encouraging [[trilingualism]] of French, [[Arabic]] and [[English]]. Additionally, it is known for its university hospital, [[Hôtel-Dieu de France]].


The 12,000 students enrollment is organised with 1873 academic staff and 500 personnel distributed in 12 faculties, 24 institutes and schools across 5 campuses in [[Beirut]], with regional university centres in [[Sidon]], [[Tripoli, Lebanon|Tripoli]] and [[Zahlé]], as well as one foreign situated in [[Dubai]].
Medium of teaching is [[French language|French]]. The Lebanese state officially recognizes the university and the diplomas it grants in accord with the law organising higher education in Lebanon.

The university is the only one in the Middle East to adhere to the [[European]] [[European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System|ECTS]] university academic credits system, yet officially recognised by and in accord with the higher education law of Lebanon. It maintains some 150 various international agreements.

== History ==

In 1839 the [[Jesuits]] came to Beirut and established a modest school. This was followed in 1855 by a school in [[Ghazir]], [[Kisruwan]], which would be moved to [[Beirut]] in 1875. Legal authorities graced the new school with the title of "university", which allowed it to grant [[academic degree]]s, mainly [[doctoral degree]]s in [[philosophy]] and [[theology]].

The foundation of faculties and institutes followed. For instance, the Institute of Medicine founded in 1883 would become the Faculty of Medicine in 1888. then the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1889. A maternity clinic opened in 1896, followed by the Oriental College in 1902, the School for French Law in 1913 which became the Faculty of Law in 1946. The French School of Engineering also founded in 1913 would become the Higher Institute for Engineering in 1948.<ref>http://www.usj.edu.lb/en/files/history.html</ref>

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In 2012, the Faculty of Economics launched a new master's degree in web science and digital economy, first of its kind in the Middle East region.<ref>" [http://fse-wsen.blogs.usj.edu.lb/].</ref>

==Academics==

Saint Joseph University ranks as the best<ref>http://www.4icu.org/lb/</ref> to second best<ref>http://pchrabieh.blogspot.se/2013/04/where-is-lebanon-in-worlds-university.html</ref> university in Lebanon, rivaling [[American University of Beirut]] as the nation's foremost French medium university, subsequently among the top [[academic institution]]s in all of the [[Middle East]].<ref>http://www.topuniversities.com/node/9249/ranking-details/world-university-rankings/2013</ref><ref>http://www.webometrics.info/en/arab_world</ref>

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Saint Joseph University is known for its faculties of [[medicine]], [[economics]], [[dentistry]] and [[engineering]]. It is also reputed for [[law]], [[philosophy]] and [[theology]]. Also, its social sciences campus is known for its competative bachelor programs that let students pursue Master programs in top universities and business schools in [[France]], [[Italy]], [[Spain]], [[Germany]], [[England]], [[USA]] and [[Canada]].

Additionally, it is also know for its institutions such as [[CEDRAC]] and the [[Museum of Lebanese Prehistory]].


==Campuses==
==Campuses==

[[Image:USJ Campus.jpg|400px|thumb|Campus of Innovation and Sports, Damascus Street, [[Beirut]]|right]]
[[Image:USJ Campus.jpg|400px|thumb|Campus of Innovation and Sports, Damascus Street, [[Beirut]]|right]]
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[[File:Chapel of the faculty of medicine of Saint Joseph University, Beirut.jpg|thumb|Chapel of the faculty of medicine of Saint Joseph University, Beirut]]
Its [[Beirut]] campuses include:
Its [[Beirut]] campuses include:
*Campus of Medical and Infirmary Sciences, Damascus Street
*Campus of Medical and Infirmary Sciences, Damascus Street
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*Campus of Innovation and Sports, Damascus Street
*Campus of Innovation and Sports, Damascus Street


The three regional centers are located in Sidon (south), Zahlé (Bekaa), and Tripoli (north). In addition, the university operates 12 facilities and 22 specialized schools or institutes including the [[Museum of Lebanese Prehistory]] in Université Saint-Joseph Street.
The three regional centers are located in Sidon (south), Zahlé (Bekaa), and Tripoli (north). In addition, the university operates 12 facilities and 22 specialized schools and institutes, including the [[Museum of Lebanese Prehistory]] in Université Saint-Joseph Street. It also hosts a center for banking and business studies and three centers for dental care, orthophony, and psycho-motility.


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==International cooperation==
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USJ has more than 70 conventions with foreign universities mainly [[Georgetown University]], located in [[Washington, D.C]], [[USA]]. It also has more than 200 professors on mission abroad, an administrative office in Paris, a center for banking and business studies, three centers for dental care, orthophony, and psycho-motility.

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Saint-Joseph University is known for its faculty of medicine,its faculty of economics ,its faculty of dentistry and its engineering programs. Also, their Social Sciences Campus is known to have strong Bachelor programs that usually let students pursue M.Sc/M.A/MBA programs in top universities and business schools in [[France]], [[Italy]], [[Spain]], [[Germany]], [[England]], [[USA]] and [[Canada]].

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In 2012, the Faculty of Economics launched a new master's degree in Web Science and Digital Economy, first of its kind in the Middle East region.<ref>" [http://fse-wsen.blogs.usj.edu.lb/].</ref>
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[[File:Chapel of the faculty of medicine of Saint Joseph University, Beirut.jpg|thumb|Chapel of the faculty of medicine of Saint Joseph University, Beirut]]


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USJ has more than 70 conventions with foreign universities, mainly [[Georgetown University]], located in [[Washington, D.C]], [[USA]]. It also has more than 200 professors on missions abroad, an administrative office in Paris,
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==Inter-university cooperation==


The university belongs to the following associations and is linked to over one hundred Arab, European, American, and Canadian universities through accords for cooperation.
The university belongs to the following associations and is linked to over 100 Arab, European, American, and Canadian universities through accords for cooperation.


* Association of Arab Universities
* [[International Association of Universities]]
* The International Association of Universities
* [[International Federation of Catholic Universities]] (/European Federation of Catholic Universities)
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* [[Association of Jesuit Institutions of Higher Learning]] in Europe and Lebanon
* [[Agence universitaire de la Francophonie|Association of French speaking universities]]
* [[Agence universitaire de la Francophonie|Association of French speaking universities]]
* [[Réseau d'excellence des sciences de l'ingénieur de la francophonie]]
* The International Federation of Catholic Universities
* European Federation of Catholic Universities
* [[Association of Arab Universities]]
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* Association of Jesuit Institutions of Higher Learning in Europe and Lebanon
* EuroMed University (Téthys


==Notable alumni and academics==
==Notable alumni and academics==
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*[[George Riashi]]
*[[George Riashi]]
*[[Peter-Hans Kolvenbach]]
*[[Peter-Hans Kolvenbach]]
*[[Władysław Rubin]]
*[[Wladyslaw Rubin]]
;Writers:
;Writers:
*[[Youakim Moubarac]]
*[[Youakim Moubarac]]

Revision as of 18:59, 28 February 2014

This article is about the university in Lebanon. For the universities in the United States, see Saint Joseph's University and University of Saint Joseph (Connecticut). For the former college and university in Canada, see University of St. Joseph's College. For the university in Macau, see University of Saint Joseph.
Saint Joseph University
Université Saint-Joseph
Seal of Saint Joseph University
Latin: Universitas Sanctus Iosephus
Motto
Motto in English
For the greater glory of God
TypePrivate university
Established1875 (1875)
AffiliationSociety of Jesus, Catholic Church
RectorProfessor Selim Daccache S.J.
General SecretaryFouad Maroun
Academic staff
1,873 [1]
Administrative staff
500
Students12,000
Location
Beirut
,
Lebanon
Campus5 urban campuses in Beirut, 3 regional university centers in Sidon, Zahlé and Tripoli, and 1 in Dubai
NewspaperPresses de l'Université Saint-Joseph
AffiliationsInternational Association of Universities
International Federation of Catholic Universities
Association of French speaking universities
Association of Arab Universities
Websitewww.usj.edu.lb/en (English)

Saint Joseph University (French: Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, USJ) is a private Catholic research university in Beirut, Lebanon, founded in 1875 by the Jesuits.[2] It ranks as the best[3] to second best[4] university in Lebanon, subsequently among the top academic institutions in all of the Middle East.[5][6] Its alumni include numerous Lebanese presidents, ministers, philosophers, intellectuals, clerics and beyond. As Lebanon's oldest and main French medium university, while promoting Libanese culture, admission openly disregards any ethno-religious affiliations, encouraging trilingualism of French, Arabic and English. Additionally, it is known for its university hospital, Hôtel-Dieu de France.

The 12,000 students enrollment is organised with 1873 academic staff and 500 personnel distributed in 12 faculties, 24 institutes and schools across 5 campuses in Beirut, with regional university centres in Sidon, Tripoli and Zahlé, as well as one foreign situated in Dubai.

The university is the only one in the Middle East to adhere to the European ECTS university academic credits system, yet officially recognised by and in accord with the higher education law of Lebanon. It maintains some 150 various international agreements.

History

In 1839 the Jesuits came to Beirut and established a modest school. This was followed in 1855 by a school in Ghazir, Kisruwan, which would be moved to Beirut in 1875. Legal authorities graced the new school with the title of "university", which allowed it to grant academic degrees, mainly doctoral degrees in philosophy and theology.

The foundation of faculties and institutes followed. For instance, the Institute of Medicine founded in 1883 would become the Faculty of Medicine in 1888. then the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1889. A maternity clinic opened in 1896, followed by the Oriental College in 1902, the School for French Law in 1913 which became the Faculty of Law in 1946. The French School of Engineering also founded in 1913 would become the Higher Institute for Engineering in 1948.[7]

In 2012, the Faculty of Economics launched a new master's degree in web science and digital economy, first of its kind in the Middle East region.[8]

Academics

Saint Joseph University ranks as the best[9] to second best[10] university in Lebanon, rivaling American University of Beirut as the nation's foremost French medium university, subsequently among the top academic institutions in all of the Middle East.[11][12]

Saint Joseph University is known for its faculties of medicine, economics, dentistry and engineering. It is also reputed for law, philosophy and theology. Also, its social sciences campus is known for its competative bachelor programs that let students pursue Master programs in top universities and business schools in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, England, USA and Canada.

Additionally, it is also know for its institutions such as CEDRAC and the Museum of Lebanese Prehistory.

Campuses

Campus of Innovation and Sports, Damascus Street, Beirut
Chapel of the faculty of medicine of Saint Joseph University, Beirut

Its Beirut campuses include:

  • Campus of Medical and Infirmary Sciences, Damascus Street
  • Campus of Science and Technology, Mar Roukoz
  • Campus of Social Sciences, Huvelin Street
  • Campus of Human Sciences, Damascus Street
  • Campus of Innovation and Sports, Damascus Street

The three regional centers are located in Sidon (south), Zahlé (Bekaa), and Tripoli (north). In addition, the university operates 12 facilities and 22 specialized schools and institutes, including the Museum of Lebanese Prehistory in Université Saint-Joseph Street. It also hosts a center for banking and business studies and three centers for dental care, orthophony, and psycho-motility.

International cooperation

USJ has more than 70 conventions with foreign universities, mainly Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C, USA. It also has more than 200 professors on missions abroad, an administrative office in Paris,

The university belongs to the following associations and is linked to over 100 Arab, European, American, and Canadian universities through accords for cooperation.

Notable alumni and academics

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References

  1. ^ "facts-figures".
  2. ^ "2007 Annual Report. Université Saint-Joseph Accessed 22 October 2013.
  3. ^ http://www.4icu.org/lb/
  4. ^ http://pchrabieh.blogspot.se/2013/04/where-is-lebanon-in-worlds-university.html
  5. ^ http://www.topuniversities.com/node/9249/ranking-details/world-university-rankings/2013
  6. ^ http://www.webometrics.info/en/arab_world
  7. ^ http://www.usj.edu.lb/en/files/history.html
  8. ^ " [1].
  9. ^ http://www.4icu.org/lb/
  10. ^ http://pchrabieh.blogspot.se/2013/04/where-is-lebanon-in-worlds-university.html
  11. ^ http://www.topuniversities.com/node/9249/ranking-details/world-university-rankings/2013
  12. ^ http://www.webometrics.info/en/arab_world

See also

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