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 (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 60 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.
