Top 13 universities in Libya

  1. University of Tripoli - Libya

    Tripoli
    University of Tripoli - Libya logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    45,000
    Founded
    1957
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  2. University of Benghazi

    Benghazi
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    Acceptance Rate
    70%
    Enrollment
    45,000
    Founded
    1955
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  3. Omar Al-Mukhtar University

    Bayda
    Omar Al-Mukhtar University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    95%
    Enrollment
    42,500
    Founded
    1960
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  4. Sebha University

    Sabha
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    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    1984
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  5. Misurata University

    Misrata
    Misurata University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    45,000
    Founded
    1984
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  6. Libyan International Medical University

    Benghazi
    Libyan International Medical University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    2007
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  7. University of Zawiya

    Zawiya
    University of Zawiya logo
    Enrollment
    45,000
    Founded
    1988
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  8. Sirte University

    Sirte
    Sirte University logo
    Enrollment
    10,593
    Founded
    1991
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  9. Al-Mergib University

    Al Khums
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    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    17,500
    Founded
    1991
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  10. Asmarya University for Islamic Sciences

    Zliten
    Asmarya University for Islamic Sciences logo
    Founded
    1995
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  11. Academy of Graduate Studies

    Tripoli
    Academy of Graduate Studies logo
    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1988
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  12. Al Zaytuna University

    Tripoli
    Al Zaytuna University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    2001
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  13. University of Gharyan

    Gharyan
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    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Founded
    1991
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The best cities to study in Libya based on the number of universities and their ranks are Tripoli, Benghazi, Bayda, and Sabha.

Average cost of living for students in Libya is $609 + $49-353 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).