Founded in 1988, University of Balamand is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of El-Koura (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), North Governorate. This institution also has a branch campus in Beirut. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), University of Balamand (UOB) is a small coeducational Lebanese 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. This 34 years old Lebanese 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. UOB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.