Higher Education in Libya

University Of Tripoli

The Libyan University was established by a Royal Decree on 15th December 1955; the first faculty to be founded was the Faculty of Arts and Education in Benghazi. In 1957, the Faculty of Science was opened to become the core of the Libyan University in Tripoli. In 1966, the Faculty of Agriculture was founded. In 1961, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (The UNESCO) established the College of Higher Technical Studies which was incorporated in 1967 to the Libyan University as the Faculty of Engineering. In 1973, the Libyan University was divided into two: University of Benghazi and University of Tripoli. In 1976, the name of the University of Tripoli was changed to Al Fatah University. Medical Colleges became known as Al Fatah University for Medical Sciences. In 2012, the University regained its original name and the establishment of new faculties has reached to twenty faculties up to date.

10001+ staff

Libyan International Medical University

The mission of the University is to graduate specialists who are highly qualified in different areas of health. These specialists will have the ability to deal with the health needs of the community. They will also adopt strategies for lifelong learning and interaction with health problems at the national, regional and international levels. Our mission is to meet the needs nationally for health research and professional development programs. We have a vital interest in ethics and legal rights of patients and health care to the community.

201 to 500 staff

Berenice University

Berenice University of Architecture and Urbanism is an educational institution established in 2016 in Benghazi Libya as the culmination of a continuous effort group of university professors and academics, and based on their long experiences in the field of architectural and urban planning. Since its inception, Berenice University has always sought to achieve excellence and raise the level of professional and academic practice, leadership, as well as excellence and creativity in the fields of university education and scientific research. We are a specialized institution for students who want a unique teaching environment with modern facilities and curriculum standards. The university encompasses a highly qualified teaching staff with intensive academic and work experience both domestically and internationally. Our aim is to provide students with the best possible education, and prepare them for life in the real world.

11 to 50 staff

Alasmarya Islamic University

Alasmarya Islamic University

1001 to 5000 staff

College Of Electrical And Electronics Technology Ceet - Benghazi

The College of Electrical and Electronics Technology (CEET)- Benghazi is a public technical college founded in 1973 and accredited by the Ministry of Technical Education in Libya. It awards a technical bachelor's degree in several majors of engineering and technologies. CEET strives to be the technical institute of choice and serve the community in its full capacity. The central vision of CEET is to equip its students with innovative and extensive technical skills to redeem the gap between them and the market needs, locally and internationally.

201 to 500 staff

College Of Electronic Technology Bani Walid

The College of Electronic Technology was established by Bani Walid under Law No. 69 of 1976 under the name (Higher Institute of Electrons), and here it is its cadres over more than four decades that contribute in every effective way to building Libya, and many centers occupy services and industrial and industrial companies as capabilities that have proven by the definitive evidence of excellence This prestigious institution. The year 1979 AD is the actual beginning that this fortress had to graduate the first batch of engineers and since then the batches have rolled over, taking places in the fields of work and production all over Libya with success. Based on Resolution No. 745 of 1991 regarding the reorganization of universities, the Institute has become a college of electronic engineering that is constantly working to achieve the goals for which it was established. The college has participated in every activity in organizing many seminars, workshops, scientific conferences, and training courses, and its efforts are always devoted to keeping pace with the latest developments in the world of modern technologies and advanced educational programs to remain a pioneer in electronic engineering sciences at the local and global levels. The college enjoyed an accumulation of knowledge and accumulated experiences from all the ancient international institutions, which enriched the educational plans and gave a continuous momentum that was the motivation and incentive for development and contributed to this and strongly different schools and international institutions, which were among the continent professors who taught in the college from different countries of the world

201 to 500 staff

Open University Of Libya

The Open University of Libya is a public university affiliated with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. It was established in 1987. It is a member of the Federation of Arab and European Universities, the Federation of Universities of the Islamic World, and a member of the Arab Network for Open Education and Distance Education.

201 to 500 staff

International Maaref University Imu School Of Medicine

International Maaref University is an international private institution established in 2022 in Tripoli,Libya. The School of Medicine at IMU adopts a developed international educational curriculum that prepares leading healthcare providers with broad horizons and professional competencies. IMU graduates will be equipped with professional training that will prepare them to become leading Physicians. The curriculum trains students to become aspiring leaders in providing high quality health care services under all circumstances to meet the needs of individuals and communities on a national and international level. The University also includes a hospital to train and prepare students clinically to meet the residency and the Foundation Training component of their graduation requirements.

11 to 50 staff

School Of Human And Social Sciences Limu

Our mission is to offer students a comprehensive introduction to the complex and interesting details of the contemporary social sciences, as well as the opportunity to specialize in a single area of interest, from business management and marketing to finance, project management, Law

11 to 50 staff

Misurata University

Misurata University is one of state universities in Libya, located in Libya's third largest city ‘Misurata’. The university provides nationally and internationally recognized educational services that equip the members of the academic community with competencies and values that will better serve the nation. The university has 19 different faculties around the city and it offers more than 150 undergraduate courses. It aims to provide higher education and training quality to its students and staff and prepare them to take part in modernizing and developing the national society and economy. Misurata University also aims to promote, by research and other means, the advancement of knowledge and to apply suggestions and recommendations to economic, social, cultural, and technological problems.

5001 to 10000 staff

University Of Benghazi Garyounis

أسست جامعة بنغازي في الخامس عشر من شهر ديسمبر سنة 1955م باسم الجامعة الليبية وكانت كلية الآداب والتربية النواة الأولى لهذه الجامعة العريقة والتي احتوت آنذاك(31) طالبا و (6) أعضاء هيئة تدريس وكان موقعها السابق داخل مدينة بنغازي. وفي عـام 1973 انتقلـت الجامعة إلى مقرها الحالي المدينة الجامعية في ضاحية قاريونس وفي عام 1976 تغيــر اسمها إلى جامعة قاريونس، تضــم الجامعة الان العديد من الكليات والمراكز الاستشارية والبحثيــة والخدمية وبلغــت مساحتها الإجمالية حوالي 530 هكتارا ويــدرس بالجامعة الآن أكثر من سبعين ألف طالبا وطالبة وبلغ عــدد أعضاء هيئة التدريس قرابة الالفين أما الموظفـون فعددهم يزيد عن الخمسة الاف موظف وموظفة، وبعد ثورة السابع عشر من فبراير وبناءً على قرار مجلس إدارة الجامعة استعادت الجامعة اسمها الأصيل "بنغازي" في انطلاقة جديدة نحو أفاق الرقي والتقدم.

5001 to 10000 staff

University Of Zawia

University of Zawia is one of the public universities in Libya. It was established in 1988, It is a member of the Association of the Arab universities, the Association of the African Universities and the Association of Islamic Universities. It offers 30 undergraduate programs with 27 colleges distributed in the cities of: Al-Zawiya, Al-Ajilat, Zuwara, including law, economics, science, veterinary and agricultural sciences, engineering, human medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and medical technology and many more.

1001 to 5000 staff

Elmergib University

Elmergib University aims to provide distinguished educational and research services, in order to keep pace with international quality standards in various knowledge fields. It strives for sustainable development in Libya.

1001 to 5000 staff

Al Jufra University

The University of Al Jufra has a distinguished university structure. Students and academics benefit from belonging to the University, a rapidly growing institution made up of a small, interdisciplinary academic community.

501 to 1000 staff

Higher Institute Of Science And Technology - Nalut

المعهد العالي للعوم والتقنية بنالوت

201 to 500 staff

Africa University

University Letter Africa University for Humanities and Applied Sciences, is a specialized private university working to achieve excellency in education,learning, research,development and community service fields, using the university's educational programs. University Vision Adopting change for development and continuous development to achieve excellency. University's Strategic Goals -Producing specialized and qualified individuals for work market, elevating community organizations,and preservation of the environment-Continuous work on establishing more scientific specialties based on labor market needs, and enhancing the current programs-Developing and enhancing the academic and managerial performance of the university-Enriching the scientific research by participating in the scintific expeditions, and contributing in finding solutions to community problems-Communicating and partnering with other universities and research centers to share experience,and giving counseling for all community organization. University Values Integrity - Devotion - Credibility - Transparency - Excellency - Motivating - Flexibility - Team Work spirit.

51 to 200 staff

Al Margeb University Faculty Of Medicine

At Al Margeb University Faculty of Medicine our mission is to educate a diverse body of students and advance medical knowledge in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We seek to foster the development of dedicated clinicians, scientists, public health professionals, and educators who will have a sustained positive impact on the health of individuals, communities, and the world- Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B, B.Ch.)- Curriculum Last Revised: 2010 - Curriculum Duration: 6-7 years - Help Language of Instruction: English - Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education- Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted - Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required - Tuition Paid By: Some students pay tuition. Alternate Names: Koliyat Alteb, Gameat Elmergib, University of Elmergib Faculty of Medicine, Naser University Faculty of Medicine For more information please visit our page at the World Directory of Medical Schools at

51 to 200 staff

Alrefak University

The University of Alrefak is characterized by many advantages, the most important of which is: Brief History Alrefak University is the leading Libyan university in the field of teaching and learning. It was founded in 2003 by Dr. Meheeba Franka in a strategic location, in Tripoli, a few meters from the city center. The university began its scientific career with three programs involving 350 students, and these numbers have evolved to reach during the academic year 2020/2021 to about 3500 students distributed in nine different programmers these are: English, accounting, computer science, business Administration, hospital management, law, oil engineering, civil engineering, and architecture engineering. They are taught by a number of 120 faculty members. Al-Refak University is the first private university in Libya to receive local institutional accreditation in 2007 and program accreditation for all its programs. Since its founding, the University has performed three key functions that have made it distinguished among universities. • First, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to increase their academic achievement and prepare them for future work. • Second, encourage scientific research to achieve sustainable development. • Third: Community development through scientific conferences, seminars and workshops. The University is constantly developing its programs to achieve excellence and leadership in the field of teaching and learning, so since its founding the university has been interested in developing teach• Attracting the best academic competencies, as the university works to attract scientific competencies with high scientific potential and long experience in the educational aspect, based on updated teaching programs that are constantly developed. •The Alrefak University is one of the pillars of the national economy as it works to reduce the congestion of public universities, and allows them various fields of distinguished university education.

201 to 500 staff

Lybotics Change Team - Ftc Girls

FTC Community Team based in Tripoli Libya The first FTC girls' team in Libya, founded by passionates from the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department in 2020, to inspire girls aged 12-17 years, to be leaders in STEM and technology, and to influence their communities. Our slogan support the following SDG2030(Sustainable Development Goals): • SDG4:Quality Education. •SDG5: Gender equality. •SDG9: industry, innovation, and infrastructure. •SDG16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions. Through our workshops in Business, Media, STEM, Robotics, Programming, and social activities we inspire girls at all stages to find their purpose and to develop the passion to achieve their goals. By educating and empowering girls in technology, and promoting peaceful social events in the local societies, we will be able to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and girls, which is not only a fundamental human right but also a critical factor in accelerating sustainable development. It has been proven time and time again that empowering women and girls has a multiplier effect, helps to drive up economic growth and development across the country

11 to 50 staff

Imu College Of Management & Technology

IMU College of Management & Technology is offering BSc in Management and Computing Accredited by The Ministry of Higher Education and with our Partners @LPA International Academy offering Programs accredited by NCC Education by ofqual.

11 to 50 staff

Assalam International University - Sirte Aiu-Sirte

Assalam International University - Sirte (AIU-Sirte) is a private Libyan institution of higher education, established in 2021. AIU-Sirte is officially recognized by the Libyan Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and fully accredited by the National Center for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Educational and Training Institutions (NCQAAETI). Located in the coastal city of Sirte, central Libya, AIU-Sirte offers a coeducational on-campus learning environment with various undergraduate programs leading to bachelor's degrees across five colleges and one school- College of Pharmacy - College of Medical Technology - College of Engineering - College of Economic Sciences - College of Information Technology - School of Law We employ a selective admissions process based on students' academic records and grades, welcoming applications from international students. English is the primary language of instruction, with some courses offered in Arabic. Shape your future with our cutting-edge programs!

201 to 500 staff

Sirte Gulf International University

Sirte Gulf International University (SGIU) is a leading multidisciplinary private university in Sirte, Libya. SGIU is accredited by Libya’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (License No. 22/100) and recognized by the National Center for Quality Assurance and Accreditation (Decision No. We offer bachelor’s degrees across five dynamic faculties- Faculty of Pharmacy -Faculty of Health Sciences -Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences -Faculty of Engineering and Computer Sciences -Faculty of Law – (Licence in Law) At SGIU, we are committed to delivering high-quality education, fostering research and innovation, and preparing students for professional success in a dynamic global environment

51 to 200 staff

University Of Benghazi - جامعة بنغازي

University of Benghazi (Arabic: جامعة بنغازي‎), formerly known as Garyounis University, is a public university in Benghazi, Libya and one of the most important institutes of higher education in Libya. It is located in Benghazi, the second-largest city in the country. It was founded in 1955 at the University of Libya.

5001 to 10000 staff

جامعة السرايا الحمراء - Saraya Hamra University

To provide the best educational experience for our students and the public through excellence in teaching & research.

5001 to 10000 staff

جامعة ليبيا المفتوحة

501 to 1000 staff

جامعة بنغازي الأهلية

تأسست جامعة بنغازي الأهلية في العام م) على يد الاب الفاضل الدكتور (عياد اللافي يونس) و تعتبر جامعة بنغازي الأهلية اولى الجامعات الخاصة في دولة ليبيا وتملك الجامعة خمس كليات ( كلية الاقتصاد - كلية القانون - كلية تقنية المعلومات - كلية الهندسة - كلية اللغات ) كما ان جامعة بنغازي الاهلية تقدم شهادة البكالوريوس والليسانس داخل الجامعة و شهادة الماجستير والدكتوراة مع عدة جامعات خارج دولة ليبيا منها ( جامعة عين شمس بجمهورية مصر العربية - المدرسة العليا للتكنولوجيا بدولة تونس)

51 to 200 staff

الجامعة المفتوحة بنغازي - The Open University Benghazi Oub

الجامعة المفتوحة بنغازي هيا احدى الجامعات الحكومية التابعة لوزارة التعليم العالي بدولة ليبيا تحتوي على عدة اقسام تمنح درجة : بكالوريوس و ليسانس

11 to 50 staff