Omar Al-Mukhtar University is Omar Al-Mukhtar University. Here is a detailed introduction to the university:

Introduction and Overview

Omar Al-Mukhtar University is a large public university in Bayda, Libya. It is also the third largest university in Libya. It occupies an important position in Libya's higher education system and has trained a large number of professionals for Libya and other countries and regions.

History and Establishment

The core part of the university was established in 1961 as Sayyid Mohammed Ben Ali Al-Senussi University, which consisted of three colleges: the College of Religious Foundations, the College of Islamic Law, and the College of Arabic. In 1970, a decree abolishing the university was issued, and its three colleges were merged into the College of Arabic and Islamic Studies, which was affiliated to the University of Libya in Benghazi, and gradually developed into the current Omar Al-Mukhtar University.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 1,810 faculty and staff, of which 89% are domestic faculty and staff and 11% are international faculty and staff, and can provide students with more professional teaching and guidance.

Student size: As of 2023, there are 26,220 students, and students from Malta, Cyprus, Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sudan and Chad are studying here.

Nature of the institution

Omar Mukhtar University is a non-profit public higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

The school's clear and public educational philosophy has not yet been found, but from its development history and school-running practices, the school focuses on the excellent development of academic and administrative, guided by quality standards, and strives to provide students with high-quality education and a good learning environment, cultivate students' professional knowledge and skills in different fields, so that they can better adapt to social needs and contribute to society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Covering arts and humanities, language and culture, business and social sciences, medicine and health, science and technology, engineering and other fields, among which agriculture, medicine, engineering and other disciplines may have certain advantages.

Key laboratories: The school has several scientific centers such as the Information and Documentation Center, the Research and Archaeological Research Center, the Computer Service Center, and the Mukhtar Research and Consulting Center, which provide strong support for teaching and scientific research.

Faculty

The school has a total of 23 colleges on four campuses, including the College of Agriculture, School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, School of Engineering, School of Arts, School of Science, School of Economics, etc., offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses.

Ranking

In 2025, the Arab region ranks around 201-250 and the world ranking is around 10151.

Cost

No clear tuition standards have been found for the school, but as a public university, tuition fees are usually relatively low.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: Located in Beida City in northeastern Libya, in the Green Mountain area, the campus environment is beautiful and the climate is pleasant.

Campus Facilities: With a campus of 460 acres (1.9 square kilometers), the Agricultural Building is the oldest building on the Beida campus and can accommodate thousands of students. In addition, the school also has complete teaching facilities such as libraries and laboratories, as well as living facilities such as canteens and dormitories, providing students with good learning and living conditions.