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| '''University of Benghazi''' ({{lang-ar|جامعة بنغازي}}), |
'''University of Benghazi''' ({{lang-ar|جامعة بنغازي}}), Officially recognised as "Garyounis University," ] is a ] in ], ], as well as one of the most prestigious ] in the country. However, it was founded in 1955 as the ]. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
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It was established as the ] on December 15, 1955. | ||
| The University of Libya was divided into two institutions in 1973: the University of Tripoli, situated in the region's capital in the northwest, and the University of Benghazi, located in the country's northeast. As a result of the division, each university was authorized to form its own designation; hence, the University of Tripoli and in 1976 the University of Benghazi both entities were entitled to Al-Fateh University and Garyouins University, respectively. During the ], its focus shifted reverted to the University of Benghazi. During the ], its focus shifted reverted to the University of Benghazi.<ref>{{Cite web | url= http://uob.edu.ly/en| access-date= 2016-12-05| website= University of Benghazi | title =Welcome to the University of Benghazi}}</ref> | |||
| The University of Benghazi |
The University of Benghazi consists of 23 faculties and 230 departments and institutes in Benghazi city. However, in 2020, the Faculty of Arts divided one of its literary faculties into two sections, bringing the total number of faculties to 24. Benghazi has several campuses and scientific institutes over a total area of approximately {{convert|500 |hectare | acre}},{{citation needed| reason= This is somewhat more scope than shown in the info box.|date=December 2016}} and over 85,000 undergraduate students in whereas 3,000 postgraduate students. | ||
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On April 17, 2016, the ] defeated the militants who had taken the city and the area around the school in order to fire missiles towards the city while training their recruits. Considering the fact that, during the civil war, the University of Benghazi students were dispersed to a significant number of primary, secondary and high schools in order to finalise their educations. <ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.libyaherald.com/2016/04/17/army-takes-benghazi-uni-campus-but-not-huwari-cement-plant/| work=Libya Herald| title=Army takes Benghazi University campus, however, not Al-Hawari cement factory}}</ref> | ||
| Students have been divided into a large group of schools to complete their studies outside the university campus. <ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.libyaherald.com/2016/04/17/army-takes-benghazi-uni-campus-but-not-huwari-cement-plant/| work=Libya Herald| title=Army takes Benghazi University campus but not Al-Hawari cement factory}}</ref> | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Former names | Garyounis University; University of Libya |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | December 15, 1955; 69 years ago (December 15, 1955) |
| Students | 79,968 (as of 2013) |
| Location | Benghazi, Libya |
| Campus | 530 acres (2.1 km) |
| Website | http://uob.edu.ly/; English |
University of Benghazi (Template:Lang-ar), Officially recognised as "Garyounis University," Garyounis University is a public university in Benghazi, Libya, as well as one of the most prestigious institutes of higher education in the country. However, it was founded in 1955 as the University of Libya.
History
It was established as the University of Libya on December 15, 1955.
The University of Libya was divided into two institutions in 1973: the University of Tripoli, situated in the region's capital in the northwest, and the University of Benghazi, located in the country's northeast. As a result of the division, each university was authorized to form its own designation; hence, the University of Tripoli and in 1976 the University of Benghazi both entities were entitled to Al-Fateh University and Garyouins University, respectively. During the Libyan Civil War, its focus shifted reverted to the University of Benghazi. During the Libyan Civil War, its focus shifted reverted to the University of Benghazi.
The University of Benghazi consists of 23 faculties and 230 departments and institutes in Benghazi city. However, in 2020, the Faculty of Arts divided one of its literary faculties into two sections, bringing the total number of faculties to 24. Benghazi has several campuses and scientific institutes over a total area of approximately 500 hectares (1,200 acres), and over 85,000 undergraduate students in whereas 3,000 postgraduate students.
On April 17, 2016, the Libyan National Army defeated the militants who had taken the city and the area around the school in order to fire missiles towards the city while training their recruits. Considering the fact that, during the civil war, the University of Benghazi students were dispersed to a significant number of primary, secondary and high schools in order to finalise their educations.
See also
References
- "Welcome to the University of Benghazi". University of Benghazi. Retrieved 2016-12-05.
- "Army takes Benghazi University campus, however, not Al-Hawari cement factory". Libya Herald.