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Universities in Libya by Town/City

Looking for a university in Libya located in specific town or city? uniRank provides a comprehensive 2026 directory of 45 recognised Libyan universities that meet uniRank's selection criteria, listed by their main campus location, along with their country ranking position:

  • 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.

Libyan Universities by town/city


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List of 45 Libyan universities by main campus location
Town/City University #
Ajdabiya University of Ajdabia 20
Al Khums Lebda Al Kubra Al Ahlia University 44
Al Khums Elmergib University 11
Bani Walid Bani Waleed University 17
Bayda Omar Al-Mukhtar University 10
Bayda Islamic University of Mohamed Bin Ali Al Sanussi 16
Benghazi Mediterranean International University 33
Benghazi Assalam International University 25
Benghazi Berenice University of Architecture and Urbanism 26
Benghazi Belgray University 32
Benghazi International University of Cyrene 39
Benghazi Benghazi Modern University 38
Benghazi University of Benghazi 3
Benghazi Libyan International University 6
Brega Bright Star University 19
Gharyan University of Gharyan 15
Janzur Aljafara University 30
Misrata Misurata University 5
Murzuk Fezzan University 27
Nalut Nalut University 22
Sabha Sebha University 2
Sabratha Sabratha University 8
Sidra Gulf of Sidra University 29
Sirte Sirte University 9
Tajura Saraya Al-Hamra University 41
Tobruk Tobruk University 4
Tripoli Global University 43
Tripoli Alassema University 36
Tripoli Al-Quds Ahliya University 42
Tripoli Alghad University 28
Tripoli Al-Maarefa University for Humanities and Applied Sciences 37
Tripoli Azzaytuna University 18
Tripoli University of Tripoli 1
Tripoli Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies 13
Tripoli Libyan University of Humanities and Applied Sciences 34
Tripoli Attahadi University 21
Tripoli University of Alhadera 35
Tripoli Tripoli National University 12
Tripoli African University of Humanities and Applied Sciences 31
Tripoli Alrefak University 23
Waddan Al-Jafra University 40
Zawiya Darub Asaria Private University 45
Zawiya University of Zawia 7
Zintan University of Zintan 24
Zliten Alasmarya Islamic University 14
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are there in Libya?

There are 45 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Libyan higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.

Which towns and cities have universities in Libya?

uniRank lists 45 accredited Libyan universities and higher-education institutions according to their main campus town or city. The directory above identifies universities located in individual towns and cities throughout Libya.

Can I search this list by university alphabetical order instead of main campus location?

Yes. uniRank also provides an Libyan Universities by alphabetical order for browsing institutions alphabetically rather than by their location.

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