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.