Established in 1988, Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Tripoli (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Benghazi, Misurata. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies is a very small coeducational Libyan higher education institution. Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Libyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Libyan higher education organization a very selective institution. Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.