Established in 1960, Omar Al-Mukhtar University 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, Omar Al-Mukhtar University (OMU) is a very large coeducational Libyan higher education institution. Omar Al-Mukhtar University (OMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 62 years old Libyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Libyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.