Study in Libya

Who this applies to

Students at Libyan universities. Arabic-medium; large public sector + private.

Governing authority

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Degree system

Bachelor 4 yrs (5–6 medicine/engineering) · Master · PhD. Arabic-medium (English in some medical/technical programs).

Admission

How

Secondary-school certificate (Shahada Thanawiya) + scores; international students apply with equivalency.

Language

Arabic (some English).

Tuition

Public

Free/nominal for nationals (state-funded historically, oil economy).

Note

System disrupted by post-2011 conflict; rebuilding.

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

State scholarships; Arab/bilateral.

Sources & references

• count — https://www.unirank.org/ly/a-z/ (2026-06-12)
• system/ministry — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Libya (2026-06-12)