RHU enjoys a superb location atop a seaside mountain overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Mechref; Damour, a short drive from Beirut, Saida, and Mount Lebanon in the heart of a prestigious gated community.
RHU campus is situated 20 kilometers south of Beirut. It spans an area of 54,000 square meters and comprises nine buildings. Seven of these buildings are used for educational purposes, while one building is used for the administration and one for faculty and student residences. The campus also features basketball and volleyball courts, parking areas, a long row of Washingtonian Palm trees, vegetable gardens, a greenhouse, and beautiful open green areas.
RHU began its vegetable gardens in the year 2021 and selected locations behind Block A - Dormitory Facility building and Block G - College of Business Administration. The landscaping team at RHU has leveled the ground fairly to prevent soil erosion and built a greenhouse for growing warm-season vegetables.
RHU's decision to grow crops is part of its sustainable campus initiative and its efforts towards caring for the environment. In addition to the aesthetic benefits, plants offer numerous advantages, such as carbon sequestration, oxygen production, flood reduction, and improved air quality. This also helps in reducing the impact of global warming.
RHU’s electricity supply comes via three routes: Mains Electrical from EDL Grid, self-ran Diesel-oil Generators, and the daytime usage RHU Solar-PV plant. Currently, there is a 100 kWp rated solar PV plant located on the top of three of RHU’s buildings, Blocks F, G, and H.
The Mechref Village in Damour is a residential project that spans over altitudes ranging from 30 to 560 meters above sea level. The climate is moderately cold from December to March and hot from June to September. Although the classrooms are equipped with heaters and air conditioners, students are advised to wear warm clothing during the cold season.
The lush greenery of the RHU campus creates a refreshing atmosphere and provides further motivation 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 magnificent.