Overview
Founded in 1957, the University of Tripoli is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tripoli (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Ben Gasher and Janzour. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, University of Tripoli (UoT) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Libyan higher education institution. University of Tripoli (UoT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 67-year-old Libyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Libyan higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UoT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Tripoli  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة طرابلس |
| Acronym | UoT |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Motto | Taught the human what he did not know |
| Colours | Orange and yellow |
| Mascot | Fennec Fox |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 13275, University Road, Sidy Almasry Tripoli Tripoli Libya |
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+218 (21) 462 7910 |
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+218 (21) 462 8839 |
| Other locations | Ben Gasher and Janzour |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Tripoli's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Tripoli's Facebook page
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University of Tripoli's YouTube channel
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University of Tripoli's main LinkedIn profile
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