Overview
Founded in 1955, the University of Benghazi is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Benghazi (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Ajdabia, Al Kufra, al Marj, Al Abyar, Al Wahat, Gamenes, Soluq and Toukra. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, University of Benghazi (UoB) is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Libyan higher education institution. University of Benghazi (UoB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 69-year-old Libyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UoB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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very large sized
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University Identity
| Name | University of Benghazi |
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| Name (English) | |
| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة بنغازي |
| Acronym | UoB |
| Founded | 1955 |
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| Colours | Blue, white and gold |
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University Location
| Address | Uruba Street, Garyunis Benghazi Benghazi Libya |
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(61) 222 0148 |
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(61) 223 0315 |
| Other locations | Ajdabia, Al Kufra, al Marj, Al Abyar, Al Wahat, Gamenes, Soluq and Toukra |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of University of Benghazi's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Benghazi's Facebook page review
University of Benghazi's X page review
University of Benghazi's Youtube page review
University of Benghazi's Instagram page review
University of Benghazi's official LinkedIn profile
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