Founded in 1922, the School of Midwifery, affiliated with of the Faculty of Medicine, introduced a dual program for nurses and visiting nurses in 1929. These nurses were trained to “contribute by providing care for patients at home as directed by the doctors, offering emergency aid, and administering necessary treatments.” The corresponding diplomas were awarded until 1938-1939.

In December 1942, a School for Visiting Nurses was established at the Faculty of Medicine of the Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Its aim was to staff positions that the Ministry of Hygiene and Public Assistance sought to create across Lebanon’s villages. From the 1949 academic year, the School also started training hospital nurses.

On May 31, 1948, the French Ministry of Public Health granted the School the authority to award the French State Diploma in Nursing.

The Lebanese Ministry of National Education recognized the School as a Higher Education Institute on April 28, 1947, a status that was confirmed on March 7, 1962, in line with the Higher Education Law of December 26, 1961. Originally affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut, the School became an independent entity under the University on July 20, 1980, and was elevated to Faculty status on February 14, 1981.

Since 1972, continuing education programs (University Diploma) have been offered alongside the Bachelor, and the Master added in 1982. A PhD program was launched in September 2024.