University of Benghazi
Former names | Garyounis University; University of Libya |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | December 15, 1955 |
| Students | 79,968 (as of 2013) |
| Location | , |
| Campus | 530 acres (2.1 km2) |
| Website | http://uob.edu.ly/; English |
The University of Benghazi (Arabic: جامعة بنغازي), formerly known as Garyounis University, is a public university in Benghazi, Libya, the country's second-largest city as well as one of the most prestigious institutes of higher education in the country. It was founded as the University of Libya on December 15, 1955.