Detailed introduction of University of Gharyan:

Introduction and Overview

Gharyan University is a public university located in Gharyan, western Libya. It is one of the important higher education institutions in Libya and has trained a large number of professionals for the local and surrounding areas.

History and Establishment

The University's School of Accountancy was established in 1985 in accordance with Resolution No. 925 of the General People's Committee of Libya. It was officially established in 1991. It was originally named "al-jabal al-gharbi university" and was renamed Gharyan University in 2017 in accordance with Decision No. 19 of the Ministry of Education of Libya.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 887 faculty members, including teaching staff and administrative staff, who provide teaching and guidance to students.

Student size: There are 9,138 students, most of whom are undergraduates, and the number of postgraduates is relatively small, and it attracts students from all over Libya and other countries.

Institutional Nature

Gharyan University is a non-profit public higher education institution affiliated to the Ministry of Education of Libya.

Educational philosophy

Committed to improving the quality and performance of all personnel involved in educational, research and administrative processes and projects to serve the social environment and achieve social expectations and goals.

Focus on cultivating students' creativity, innovation and independent learning ability, and provide students with high-quality education so that they can adapt to the needs of society and the workplace.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: There are 18 colleges and 127 academic departments, covering arts and humanities, business and social sciences, medicine and health, science and technology, engineering and other fields. Among them, disciplines such as medicine and economics may have certain advantages.

Key laboratories: It is known that there is a research and consulting center, but there is no more public information about other key laboratories.

Faculty

The school has a total of 18 colleges, such as the School of Accounting, the School of Medicine, the School of Science, the School of Engineering, the School of Business, the School of Arts, etc., which provide a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses covering many subject areas.

Ranking

Ranked around 151-170 in the Arab region in 2024, 12,894 in the 2023 World University Rankings, 844 in Africa, and 12th in Libya.

Cost

There is no exact tuition fee standard at present, but as a public university in Libya, the tuition fee is usually relatively affordable.

Campus Environment

Location: Located in the center of Gharyan, the largest city in western Libya. The school also has branches in Asaba, Mezda, Cyclades, Nalut, Derji, Zintan, Badr and Jado.

Campus Facilities: It has a modern library with rich collections, including books, journals and online databases; provides comfortable and well-equipped student dormitories; has high-performance computer laboratories with access to professional software and tools; and has complete sports facilities such as sports fields, courts and fitness centers.