University of Benghazi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5025 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #167 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 13 | In Libya |
| #1 of 2 | In Benghazi |
| #1030 of 1,273 | For Epidemiology |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uob.edu.ly
- Languages
- Arabic;English
- Acceptance rate
- 85%*
* The University of Benghazi is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - January; February-June) |
Research profile
University of Benghazi has published 2,980 scientific papers with 24,610 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Benghazi majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13 | 69 |
| 1992 | 9 | 72 |
| 1993 | 14 | 58 |
| 1994 | 9 | 52 |
| 1995 | 6 | 66 |
| 1996 | 7 | 64 |
| 1997 | 10 | 79 |
| 1998 | 8 | 55 |
| 1999 | 11 | 55 |
| 2000 | 8 | 87 |
| 2001 | 9 | 71 |
| 2002 | 14 | 100 |
| 2003 | 16 | 87 |
| 2004 | 12 | 120 |
| 2005 | 25 | 122 |
| 2006 | 21 | 140 |
| 2007 | 31 | 191 |
| 2008 | 34 | 209 |
| 2009 | 36 | 288 |
| 2010 | 47 | 329 |
| 2011 | 49 | 443 |
| 2012 | 62 | 478 |
| 2013 | 79 | 603 |
| 2014 | 99 | 715 |
| 2015 | 134 | 888 |
| 2016 | 134 | 1055 |
| 2017 | 172 | 1161 |
| 2018 | 147 | 1503 |
| 2019 | 205 | 1843 |
| 2020 | 327 | 2298 |
| 2021 | 362 | 3156 |
| 2022 | 310 | 3464 |
| 2023 | 286 | 3723 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Benghazi gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,000 LYD |
| Master's Degree | 15,000 LYD |
| Doctoral Degree | 20,000 LYD |
The University of Benghazi has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Benghazi.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
University of Benghazi alumni
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Ghada Adel
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Ghada Adel Ibrahim is an Egyptian actress and television presenter.
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Aguila Saleh Issa
- Occupations
- politicianjurist
- Biography
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Aguila Saleh Issa Gueider is a Libyan jurist and politician who is the Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives since 5 August 2014. He is also a representative of the town of Al Qubbah, in the east of the country.
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Mohammed Magariaf
- Occupations
- economistwriterpoliticiandiplomat
- Biography
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Mohammed Yousef el-Magariaf or, as he writes on his official website, Dr. Mohamed Yusuf Al Magariaf (Arabic: محمد يوسف المقريف; born 1940), is a Libyan politician who served as the President of the General National Congress from its first meeting in August 2012 until his resignation in May 2013. In this role he was effectively Libya's de facto head of state, until his resignation in May 2013.
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Najla Mangoush
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Najla Mohammed El Mangoush is a Libyan diplomat and lawyer. She was Libya's foreign minister in Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh's government from 15 March 2021 until her dismissal on 28 August 2023. El Mangoush is Libya's first female foreign minister, and the fifth woman to hold the position of a foreign minister in the Arab World.
University of Benghazi faculties and divisions
| College : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Aquaculture, Crop Production, Food Science, Horticulture, Soil Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, Archaeology, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, English, French, Geography, History, Information Sciences, Islamic Studies, Italian, Library Science, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Philosophy, Physical Education, Religion, Sociology |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Radiology |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Education | Arabic, Art Education, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Physics, Preschool Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Structural Architecture, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Information Technology | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Islamic Law, Law, Private Law |
| Faculty : Media | Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Histology, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Nursing | Nursing |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Toxicology |
| Faculty : Public Health | Environmental Engineering, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Education, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Tropical Medicine |
| Faculty : Science | Botany, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | UoB جامعة بنغازي |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Colors | blue, white, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 1308 Benghazi Libya |
|---|---|
| City population | 632,000 |