Garyounis University
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University of Benghazi , formerly known as the Garyounis University, is a public university
in Benghazi
, Libya
.
. The nucleus of the university was the College of Arts and Education, which then had an enrollment of 31 students.
Since then, the College of Science was established in Tripoli
, the College of Economics in Benghazi in 1957, the College of Law in Benghazi in 1962 and the College of Agriculture in Tripoli in 1966.
In 1967 the College of Higher Technical Studies, and the Higher Teacher's College were incorporated into the University. The names of these two colleges were changed into the College of Engineering and the College of Education. Moreover, the College of Medicine was established in 1970 in the city of Benghazi. In 1972, the College of Petroleum and Minerals was established in Tripoli.
In 1973 University of Libya was split into two independent universities. All the colleges (faculties) located in Tripoli joined the University of Al Fateh (Now University of Tripoli) while those located in Benghazi joined Garyounis University.
In 2011 after the 2011 Libyan civil war
the name of the university has been changed back to University of Benghazi.
Subsequently, the following faculties were established at Garyounis University. The College of Science, the College of Engineering and the College of Dentistry were established in 1974, the College of Agriculture in 1976, and the College of Information Technology in 2006.
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
in Benghazi
Benghazi
Benghazi is the second largest city in Libya, the main city of the Cyrenaica region , and the former provisional capital of the National Transitional Council. The wider metropolitan area is also a district of Libya...
, Libya
Libya
Libya is an African country in the Maghreb region of North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west....
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History
It is the oldest and first Libyan university. It was founded on 15 December 1955 as The Libyan UniversityUniversity of Libya
The University of Libya was a public university based in Tripoli and Benghazi, Libya. The university was established in 1955 and disestablished in 1973, when its colleges were split into two new universities: the Benghazi University in Benghazi, and the University of Tripoli in Tripoli.-Origins...
. The nucleus of the university was the College of Arts and Education, which then had an enrollment of 31 students.
Since then, the College of Science was established in Tripoli
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city in Libya. It is also known as Western Tripoli , to distinguish it from Tripoli, Lebanon. It is affectionately called The Mermaid of the Mediterranean , describing its turquoise waters and its whitewashed buildings. Tripoli is a Greek name that means "Three...
, the College of Economics in Benghazi in 1957, the College of Law in Benghazi in 1962 and the College of Agriculture in Tripoli in 1966.
In 1967 the College of Higher Technical Studies, and the Higher Teacher's College were incorporated into the University. The names of these two colleges were changed into the College of Engineering and the College of Education. Moreover, the College of Medicine was established in 1970 in the city of Benghazi. In 1972, the College of Petroleum and Minerals was established in Tripoli.
In 1973 University of Libya was split into two independent universities. All the colleges (faculties) located in Tripoli joined the University of Al Fateh (Now University of Tripoli) while those located in Benghazi joined Garyounis University.
In 2011 after the 2011 Libyan civil war
2011 Libyan civil war
The 2011 Libyan civil war was an armed conflict in the North African state of Libya, fought between forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and those seeking to oust his government. The war was preceded by protests in Benghazi beginning on 15 February 2011, which led to clashes with security...
the name of the university has been changed back to University of Benghazi.
Subsequently, the following faculties were established at Garyounis University. The College of Science, the College of Engineering and the College of Dentistry were established in 1974, the College of Agriculture in 1976, and the College of Information Technology in 2006.