As we prepare to celebrate our silver anniversary and lay the foundation of our golden anniversary and beyond, a new dawn is rising over Rafik Hariri University (RHU). This dawn brings new winds of change and a change designed to transform RHU into a stronger and more formidable institution.
The waves of change are at full speed and in constant motion. Soon, RHU will conclude its self-assessment journey and continue reinventing itself and its business model to become a sustainable, agile, and nimble institution.
Guided by a strong vision handed to us by our founder, Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, and overseen by our astute President of the Board of Trustees, Mrs. Nazik Rafik Hariri, RHU affirms its determination to embrace best practices and to become a leading institution of higher learning in Lebanon, the region and beyond.
At RHU, the student is our number one priority. We are determined to shape futures, impact life journeys, create hopes and opportunities, and inspire students to achieve their dreams. We want students to lead full rich lives while radiating positive energies. RHU offers more than a great learning experience. RHU broadens horizons and challenges assumptions.
RHU provides world-class curricula in all of its schools. Our academic programs are second to none and are accredited by the highest bodies in their respective disciplines (ABET, ACBSP, and many more). The RHU Board of Trustees and the institution's leadership are seriously exploring the option of obtaining university-wide accreditation from the top higher education bodies in the United States.
RHU’s positive work environment has enabled us to see, hear, and engage one another in a constructive dialogue about the present and future of the university. Such a collegial environment enables our students to observe, acquire, and learn about needed soft skills (communication, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership) that are increasingly vital in modern workplaces.
Our world-class faculty will continue to raise the bar for academic excellence. New courses, areas of study, and specializations are offered, all with the intent to equip our students with needed skill sets (quantitative, analytical, technical, digital, and intellectual) to be marketplace-ready.
Our alumni continue to make RHU proud. They are entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers, and innovators, and some assume top faculty positions at world-leading institutions. I am humbled by the collective and ongoing contributions of RHU’s faculty, staff, students, alumni, and administrators to position RHU as a beacon of hope and excellence.
RHU is determined to build bridges and form new partnerships and strategic alliances with all its internal and external stakeholders. The mission of RHU shall be an embedded and integral part of our soles. In due time we all shall become the change agent Prime Minister Hariri aspired for, capable turn-around individuals making the world a better place for us all.
I encourage you to benefit from our open-door policy. Visit our campus, drop by the office of the president, reach us electronically, talk to an advisor, and learn more about the opportunities available to you at Rafik Hariri University.
Sincerely,