Established in 2012, Islamic University of Mohamed Bin Ali Al Sanussi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Bayda (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Jabal al Akhdar. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, Islamic University of Mohamed Bin Ali Al Sanussi is a coeducational Libyan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic University of Mohamed Bin Ali Al Sanussi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Islamic University of Mohamed Bin Ali Al Sanussi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.