Beirut, Lebanon
American University of Beirut
American University of Beirut published 1,715 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 4.2% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 70% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 427th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 1st in Lebanon.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 72 cited 50+ times | 72 |
| Research output | 1,715 articles | 50 |
| Share highly cited | 4.2% of its articles | 82 |
| International collaboration | 70% with co-authors abroad | 97 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Lebanon train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- The Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (TEPDAD): recognized until 2033 July
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
Similar universities
Near it in the world ranking
Top in Lebanon
- #2 Lebanese American University
- #3 Saint Joseph University
- #4 Lebanese University
- #5 University of Balamand
Official site: aub.edu.lb
Questions
How does American University of Beirut rank for medicine?
It ranks 427th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 1st in Lebanon on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. American University of Beirut: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/lebanon/american-university-of-beirut/
Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)