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About Misurata University

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The history of Misurata University, on Libya’s Mediterranean coast, began with the opening of a metal-engineering department of Al-Fateh University in 1983. Following a merger with two other universities, Misurata University was founded in 2010.

Today, there are 19 faculties in total, scattered around Misurata, Libya’s third city. Together, these offer more than 100 undergraduate courses.

Faculties range from dentistry to media, information technology and Islamic studies.

The university also publishes 13 academic journals, and runs conferences on topics such as agriculture sciences, education in Libya and the role of entrepreneurship in developing small and medium-sized enterprises in the Libyan economy.

Misurata University provides students with sports halls, terraces and university cafés. A long-term plan involves creating a 237-acre campus complex, able to accommodate 30,000 students as well as all the university faculty and administrative buildings.

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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi


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Subjects Taught at Misurata University

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology