Mission & Values

Mastering Life with Wisdom & Knowledge

Equality and Non-Discrimination

Al Maaref University is a private and inclusive higher education institution committed to the principle of equality among students. The University does not discriminate in its programs or policies on the basis of race, color, religion, age, or political or sectarian affiliation, within the limits stipulated by Lebanese law.

The University provides students with opportunities to contribute to qualitative and quantitative advancement in scientific, cultural, and educational fields. Accordingly, the Academic Regulations enable students to be informed of their rights and responsibilities in line with recognized quality standards in higher education, including the general rules governing academic studies and the mutual rights and obligations between students and faculty members.

The Academic Regulations include admission policies and undergraduate registration procedures, required documentation, placement and assessment examinations, duration of study, academic rules and regulations, scholarships and financial aid, and other academic information required by students.

Enrollment at Al Maaref University represents the first step in a structured journey toward knowledge, followed by years of university study, self-discovery, and human, scientific, and academic development, aimed at graduating responsible individuals equipped with productive knowledge and essential competencies.

University Values

Al Maaref University is committed to the following values:

• Knowledge in the service of humanity, as a duty and a virtue.
• Ethical excellence and the values of justice, tolerance, and respect for diversity.
• The production of science and knowledge, the advancement of technology, and the promotion of scientific research.
• Balancing authenticity and modernity.
• Commitment to scientific and academic quality standards.
• Institutional and pioneering work practices.
• Openness to and engagement with higher education institutions within Lebanon and abroad.

University Objectives

The University aims to:

• Provide a leading academic model that contributes to knowledge creation, scientific production, and technological development.
• Prepare specialized scientific competencies characterized by sound ethics and distinguished academic standards.
• Contribute to grounding and advancing the humanities and human knowledge in alignment with authentic religious values.
• Support societal needs in scientific and knowledge domains, strengthen resilience and capacity, and contribute to sustainable development.
• Engage with local and international university experiences and undertake joint studies and research that serve the University and the community.

University Mission

Al Maaref University contributes to the production of science and knowledge and to the advancement of technology. It is committed to developing ethical, creative, and effective individuals, and to supporting the progress and empowerment of society and the nation.

The University seeks to play a serious and active role in national and international academic life. It offers diverse specializations in accordance with the highest and most up-to-date academic systems and educational technologies, within a model framework that integrates knowledge and ethics and is inspired by elevated religious and human values. The University considers knowledge a mission, a virtue, and a duty carried out in the service of humanity, supported by a mission-driven, competent, and motivated team.