University of Benghazi

Benghazi, Libya · University · Public institution · Founded 1955 · Accredited by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (founded by law in 1955) · 79,968 students

The University of Benghazi, formerly known as Garyounis University, is a public university in Benghazi, Libya, the country's second-largest city as well as one of the most prestigious institutes of higher education in the country. It was founded as the University of Libya on December 15, 1955.

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