Founded in 1955, University of Benghazi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Benghazi (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ajdabia, Al Kufra, al Marj, Al Abyar, Al Wahat, Gamenes, Soluq, Toukra. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, University of Benghazi (UoB) is a very large coeducational Libyan higher education institution. University of Benghazi (UoB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 66 years old Libyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UoB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.