Established in 2016, Al-Jafra University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Waddan (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Jufra. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, Al-Jafra University is a coeducational Libyan higher education institution. Al-Jafra University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Al-Jafra University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.