Rafik Hariri University envisions becoming a beacon of knowledge, a brand for academic distinction and a force of meaningful transformation by fostering a culture of quality, instituting authentic learning conditions, and supporting purposeful research to advance knowledge and nurture leaders capable of driving development and contributing to the enrichment of the community - immediate and beyond.

Values

When it comes to values, we do not merely pay lip service. We are indeed deeply committed to a number of core values that we uphold and fulfill:

• Shared Governance
  Enable all RHU constituents to participate in shaping the provision of quality higher education.
• Excellence
  Offer a meaningful contribution to the development of knowledge and promoting excellence in teaching and administrative support.
• Integrity
  Operate with fairness, honesty, openness and the highest ethical standards to sustain a community of trust.
• Diversity and Tolerance
  Create a community that advocates and promotes diversity and tolerance as a priority of academic and civic life.
• Community Service
  Show commitment to serving our community through responding to the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.
• Purposeful Learning
  Engage students in a learning experience congruent with the dreams of individuals and the needs of the community.

Program Accreditation and Certifications

• In 2019, the College of Business Administration (CBA) became the first in Lebanon to earn accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for all its degrees and programs. This remarkable achievement stands as an internationally recognized mark of excellence, affirming the CBA’s commitment to delivering a rigorous, high-quality education aligned with global standards and best practices.
• The Management and Marketing Studies Department in the College of Business Administration has joined the prestigious HRCI Higher Education Network. This aligns its HRM program with the globally recognized aPHRi™ certification. Students gain world-class credentials and skills for successful HR careers.
• The College of Business Administration has received a distinguished endorsement from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) in recognition of the high quality of its Accounting program.
• The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is accredited by Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.
• All our Bachelor of Engineering majors have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; abet.org
• College of Engineeringhas acclaimed accreditation by the Federation of Arab Engineers for the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, and Master of Science programs in all offered majors

Location and Climate

RHU is located in Mechref, Damour, 20 kilometers south of Beirut. The campus sits on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, above the Mechref Village, a residential project with altitudes ranging from 30 to 560 meters above sea level. The climate is moderately cold from December to March and moderately hot from June to September.

The 54,000-m2 campus has nine main buildings. Seven buildings are used for educational purposes, one for the administration, and one for faculty and student residences.

The lush greenness of the RHU campus creates a refreshing ambience and provides further incentive for students to pursue their academic goals. The green lawns provide ample space for students to study, relax, or socialize. The mosaic of blue, green, and white – a blue sky, green lawns, and white buildings – of the RHU campus is itself splendor.