Founded in 1981, Université des Sciences, de Technologie et de Médecine (University of Science, Technology and Medicine) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Nouakchott (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Secondaire et Supérieur, Mauritania (Ministry of Secondary and Higher Education of Mauritania), Université des Sciences, de Technologie et de Médecine (USTM) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Mauritanian higher education institution. Université des Sciences, de Technologie et de Médecine (USTM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. USTM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1984, Misurata University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Misrata (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ben waleed, Alkhoms, Zliten. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, Misurata University (MisurataU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Libyan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Misurata University (MisurataU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 36 years old Libyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Libyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MisurataU 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, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1957, 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 branch campuses in the following locations: Ben Gasher, Janzour. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, University of Tripoli (UoT) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 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 degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 63 years old Libyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Libyan higher education organization a 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.

Established in 2007, Libyan International Medical University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Benghazi (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, Libyan International Medical University (LIMU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Libyan higher education institution. Libyan International Medical University (LIMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 13 years old Libyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Libyan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LIMU 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.