Institute of Social Sciences - Lebanese University

The Institute of Social Sciences was established at the Lebanese University under Decree No. 2883 dated 16 December 1959, upon the recommendation of the IRFED mission commissioned by the president Fouad Shehab. The establishment of the Institute aimed at serving the national institutions and society.

The Institute covers four governorates, in addition to Beirut, distributed over five branches, as well as the Deanship, a research center, and a number of laboratories.

The Institute aims to prepare and qualify specialists in social sciences and affairs of Lebanese society and the Arab, regional and global entourage. It also aims to consolidate scientific research in the theoretical fields of social sciences.

Latest News

The ISS – Branch 3 participates in educational orientation activity

The ISS – Branch 3 participates in educational orientation activity

ALECSO Forum on Modern Educational Thought in collaboration with the Lebanese University

ALECSO Forum on Modern Educational Thought in collaboration with the Lebanese University

Awareness meeting on “crime” at the Institute of Social Sciences – Branch 3

Awareness meeting on “crime” at the Institute of Social Sciences – Branch 3

ISS – Branch 3 participates in university orientation day

ISS – Branch 3 participates in university orientation day

ISS – Branch 3 participates in a cultural seminar at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

ISS – Branch 3 participates in a cultural seminar at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The ISS – Branch 3 participates in the Universities and Careers Fair in the North

The ISS – Branch 3 participates in the Universities and Careers Fair in the North

Training workshop on SPSS software at the Institute of Social Sciences – Branch 3

Training workshop on SPSS software at the Institute of Social Sciences – Branch 3

Workshop on “Anthropology of Sound and Image”

Workshop on “Anthropology of Sound and Image”

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Latest Announcements

Applications open for enrollment in the professional master at the ISS for the academic year 2025–2026

The ISS participates in a symposium on “Diversity & pluralism – Enrichment for citizenship or a source of crises?”

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

“Community Readings in Times of War: Lebanon, Gaza, and Jerusalem”

“Community Readings in Times of War: Lebanon, Gaza, and Jerusalem”

Seminar on “Self-Medication in the Central Bekaa” on 28 May 2025

Seminar on “Self-Medication in the Central Bekaa” on 28 May 2025

The Institute of Social Sciences organizes a symposium on “Research Methodology in Social Sciences”

The Institute of Social Sciences organizes a symposium on “Research Methodology in Social Sciences”

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Branches

Branch I

Opposite to Fouad Pharmacy, Abdallah Al Mashnouq Street, Sakiet El Janzeer, Beirut

(+961) 1 809 700

Branch II

Rabieh, 33rd Street

(+961) 4 412 448

Branch III

Next to Al Fouad Pharmacy, Mijdlaya Road, Qibbe, Tripoli

(+961) 6 380 139

Branch IV

Next to Nafaa, Ksara, Bekaa

(+961) 8 806 094

Branch V

near the Sidon Orphan Welfare Society and the Faculty of Law, behind the Government Serail, University Street, Saida

(+961) 7 750 493

Deanship

Beirut, Tayouneh Roundabout, Kalot Building, 4th Floor

Marlene Haydar

Marlene Haydar

marlene.najjar@ul.edu.lb

Successive Deans

Marlene Haydar

1 February 2016 – Present

Marlene Haydar

2026

Youssef Abdallah Kafrouni

1 September 2014 – 1 February 2016

Youssef Abdallah Kafrouni

2016

AbdelGani Imad

1 December 2013 – 1 September 2014

AbdelGani Imad

2014

Frederic Maatouk

1 May 2004 – 1 December 2013

Frederic Maatouk

2013

Nassif Nassar

1 October 2001 – 1 May 2004

Nassif Nassar

2004

Mohamad Shayya

1 June 1997 – 1 October 2001

Mohamad Shayya

2001

Assaad Zebiane

1 September 1993 – 1 June 1997

Assaad Zebiane

1997

Fawzi Atwi

1 June 1991 – 1 June 1993

Fawzi Atwi

1993

Hachem Haidar

1 December 1977 – 1 January 1991

Hachem Haidar

1991

Kaysar Nasr

1 June 1965 – 1 June 1975

Kaysar Nasr

1975

Bechara Tabbah

1 June 1962 – 1 June 1965

Bechara Tabbah

1965

René Habchi

1 June 1960 – 1 June 1962

René Habchi

1962

Unit Council

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Departments

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15 Programs

Bachelor in Social Sciences - LMD

SSLIC-SCIS • 180 Credits

Specialized Diploma

Specialized Certificate in Social Sciences

SSCSPE-SCIS • 60 Credits

Diploma of Thorough Studies

Diploma of Thorough Studies in Socio-economical Development

SSDEA-DSOE • 16 Credits

Diploma of Thorough Studies

Diploma of Thorough Studies in Sociology of the Family

SSDEA-SOFA • 16 Credits

Professional Master

Professional Master in Counseling and Psychosocial mentoring

SSMPRF-CEPS • 120 Credits

Professional Master

Professional Master in Economic and Social Administration

SSMPRF-GESP • 120 Credits

Professional Master

Professional Master in Sociology and Human Resources Management

SSMPRF-GRHU • 120 Credits

Professional Master

Professional Master in Engineering social and cooperative economy projects

SSMPRF-IPES • 120 Credits

Professional Master

Professional Master in Socio-anthropology of the city

SSMPRF-SOAV • 120 Credits

Research Master

Research Master in Anthropology

SSMRSH-ANTH • 120 Credits

Research Master

Research Master in Social and Economic Development

SSMRSH-DECS • 120 Credits

Research Master

Research Master in Demography

SSMRSH-DEMO • 120 Credits

Research Master

Research Master in Social Policies

SSMRSH-PSOC • 120 Credits

Research Master

Research Master in Social Psychology

SSMRSH-PSSO • 120 Credits

Research Master

Research Master in Sociology

SSMRSH-SOCI • 120 Credits

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