About University of Zawia
The University of Zawia was established in 1988 by the former General People’s Committee. It is a member of several organisations including the Association of Arba Universities, Association of African Universities, and the Federation of Universities of the Islamic World.
As its name suggests, the university is located in the city of Zawia in northwestern Libya.
There are various academic programmes including economics, law, veterinary medicine, engineering, and information technology.
Through various outreach programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting social responsibility and sustainable development, the university aims to serve the local community and contribute to the socioeconomic development of the country as a whole.
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- 28,187Number of FTE Students(1)
- 11.0No. of students per staff(1)
- 22%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 55 : 45Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 1%Percentage of International Students(1)
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Subjects taught at University of Zawia
Psychology
- Psychology
Law
- Law
Engineering & technology
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics & Astronomy
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
Arts & humanities
- Archaeology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Architecture
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Life sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
- Biological Sciences
Education
- Education
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Sociology
- Geography
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
- Accounting & Finance
Computer science
- Computer Science
