The Orient-Institut Beirut carries out fundamental research in the areas of Arabic, and Islamic Studies, Semitic Studies, Study of Christian Orient, Ottomanistic and Iranian Studies. Within that remit a particular focus is placed on cooperation with academics in the region and a critical exchange.

In addition to the traditional historical and philological perspectives increasing attention is given to approaches from neighbouring studies such as social anthropology, political sciences, sociology and linguistics.

Founded: 1961/Re-opened 1994

Positions: 21 (average number according to recorded information, including project staff)

Areas of Research:
Cultures, Religions, Languages and Literatures as well as the History and Present Situation of Societies in the Near and Middle East.

Service:
Library: more than 130,000 volumes and 158 journal subscriptions

Promotion of Young Academics:
Scholarships for PhD students as well as postdocs, internships

Publications:
- Bibliotheca Islamica (BI)
- Beiruter Texte und Studien (BTS)
- Orient-Institut Studies

Events:
Lectures, conferences, workshops

Academic Advisory Council