Established in 1995, Asmarya University for Islamic Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Zliten (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Misrata. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, Asmarya University for Islamic Sciences is a coeducational Libyan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Asmarya University for Islamic Sciences offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Asmarya University for Islamic Sciences also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.