University of Tripoli
university in Libya
The University of Tripoli (UOT) (Arabic: جامعة طرابلس), is the largest university in Libya and is located in the capital city of Tripoli. It was founded in 1957 as a branch of the University of Libya before it was divided in 1973 to become what is now known as the University of Tripoli.
Degrees
The university provides undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels of study and awards the following degrees:
Intermediate Certificate (Diploma)
Bachelor's degree
Licentiate's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree (PhD)
Faculties
Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science was established in 1957 with ties to the then University of Libya in Faculty of Science in Tripoli founded in 1956. It was the first practical college in Libya at that time, and thus became a focus for Libyan students seeking a university degree. The faculty prepares specialists in fundamental and applied sciences, and performs scientific research and studies in various scientific fields
Departments
Department of Chemistry
Department of Physics
Department of Mathematics
Department of Zoology
Department of Botany
Department of Geology
Department of Geophysics
Department of Atmospheric science
Department of Statistics
Department of Computer science
Faculty of Agriculture
The Faculty of Agriculture was established on 27 June 1966 as a college affiliated with the University of Libya (which had their own faculty founded in 1966) and it was the second faculty established in Tripoli. The main aims of the Faculty of Agriculture include preparing highly qualified agricultural engineers in different specializations, performing agricultural research, and providing consultations and technical services.
Departments
The academic study started by matriculation of the first class of forty-two students in 1966/1967, split across three scientific departments:
Department of Agricultural Economics.
Department of Prevention.
Department of Crops.
Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
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