Top Public Universities in Libya
2026 Libyan Public University Ranking New
What are the top public Universities in Libya? uniRank answers this question by publishing a complete list of 24 public Libyan higher education institutions ranked by the 2026 uniRank University Ranking and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Libya.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Top Public Universities in Libya
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| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Tripoli | Tripoli |
| 2 | Sebha University | Sabha |
| 3 | University of Benghazi | Benghazi |
| 4 | Tobruk University | Tobruk |
| 5 | Misurata University | Misrata |
| 7 | University of Zawia | Zawiya |
| 8 | Sabratha University | Sabratha |
| 9 | Sirte University | Sirte |
| 10 | Omar Al-Mukhtar University | Bayda |
| 11 | Elmergib University | Al Khums |
| 13 | Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies | Tripoli |
| 14 | Alasmarya Islamic University | Zliten |
| 15 | University of Gharyan | Gharyan |
| 16 | Islamic University of Mohamed Bin Ali Al Sanussi | Bayda |
| 17 | Bani Waleed University | Bani Walid |
| 18 | Azzaytuna University | Tripoli |
| 19 | Bright Star University | Brega |
| 20 | University of Ajdabia | Ajdabiya |
| 22 | Nalut University | Nalut |
| 24 | University of Zintan | Zintan |
| 27 | Fezzan University | Murzuk |
| 29 | Gulf of Sidra University | Sidra |
| 30 | Aljafara University | Janzur |
| 40 | Al-Jafra University | Waddan |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public universities are there in Libya?
There are 24 officially chartered, licensed or accredited public Libyan higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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