Historical Overview of ULF

In 1997, the “Francophone Association for the Development of Higher Education” (AFDES), a non-profit, secular, non-governmental organization based in Lyon, established the “Centre Universitaire de Technologie” (CUT) in Deddeh, North Lebanon. It was conceived as an institution for higher education which sought to advance technological knowhow in Lebanon. Enjoying the academic support of its dedicated staff as well as the affiliation with many well-established French universities, the CUT developed enough capacity so that in 2007 it was able to venture into new academic areas and evolve into a full-fledged university; the Universite Libano-Francaise (ULF). Further rapid growth enabled ULF to establish a legacy in North Lebanon, constantly developing in terms of infrastructure, facilities, human resources and student base.

In 2023, ULF witnessed a new phase in its operation through the appointment of a new Board of Trustees which focused on ensuring that the ULF operation is strategically aligned with the aspirations of its country and its people. A year later, a new leadership team was appointed and tasked with the achievement of the ULF vision and that it remains a key player on the Lebanese academic scene.