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EDUCATION
SYSTEM | SECONDARY
EDUCATION | HIGHER
EDUCATION
FOREIGN
STUDENTS | CREDENTIALS |
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| Education System |
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Pre-Higher Education System
Duration
Age of entry: 6 years old
Age of exit: 15 years old
Structure of School System
Basic
Basic Education
Length of program: 9 years
Ages from: 6 to 15
Upper Secondary
Secondary School (General and Specialized)
Length of program: 3 years
Ages from: 15 to 18
Certificate/diploma awarded: Secondary Education Certificate
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Academic year
Classes from: September to: June |
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| Language(s) of instruction: Arabic |
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Education in Libya
The first 9 years of school education in Libya are compulsory and free.
Primary Education
The first 6 years of this take place at primary school.
This basic education program includes lessons in Arabic, Islamic languages, Jamahiriyi society, mathematics, natural sciences, history, geography, art, music, and technical and physical education.
Middle Education
The final 3 years of basic education take place at middle school.
Upon completion, a basic education certificate may be awarded, following which pupils have the choice of finding work, or going on to secondary school. |
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| Secondary Education |
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Grades 10 to 12 at secondary school complete the Libyan schooling cycle at general level, where students may choose between science and arts to prepare to go on to university.
Should they prefer to go to technical secondary school instead, then they may spend 4 years studying one of economics, arts and media, biology, engineering or social sciences there, with a view to perhaps spending time at a higher institution later too. |
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Vocational education programs are available to pupils who do not complete their 9 years of basic education, although they may complete their basic education while completing their vocational education.
Many programs are available in fields as diverse as electrical & mechanical, building & carpentry, architecture, agriculture and marine fishing. |
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| Higher Education |
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Structure of Higher Education System
Higher education is offered in universities, both general and specialized, technical colleges and higher vocational institutions. The study period lasts from 3 years for some higher technical institutes to 6 years and more in universities. |
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Stages of Studies
Non-University Level
Higher vocational and technical education is provided by higher vocational institutions and technical colleges which offer programs/courses lasting up to 3 years.
University Level 1st Stage
Bachelor Degree
- Bachelor degree is conferred after four years' study (five years in Architecture, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and Engineering; 6 years in Medicine and Surgery) in universities.
University Level 2nd Stage
Master Degree
- Master degree is conferred after 2 years of study following the Bachelor's degree.
University Level 3rd Stage
Doctorate
- Doctorate may be awarded after 3 to 4 years of research. The award of this degree is conditional upon the submission of a thesis.
Other Types of Studies
Training of Higher Education Teachers
Academic staff must hold a Master of a Doctorate degree. They rank from assistant lecturer; lecturer; assistant professor; associate professor to professor. |
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| Foreign Students Admission |
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Admission requirements: All foreign students should hold the Libyan Secondary Education Certificate or its equivalent, issued in the same or previous year of application.
Grade Averages Required for the Following Disciplines:
- Scientific Disciplines:
- Medicine 90%
- Science 80%
- Engineering 85%
- Veterinary Science 85%
- Agriculture 80%
- Economy 80%
- Liberal Arts Disciplines:
- Law, Art and Information 85%
- Languages 80%
- Education 80%
- Social Sciences75%
- Physical Education and Sports 75%
The original certificate should be submitted.
A coordinating committee is responsible for the placement of students admitted to the respective faculties in accordance with their total grades and percentage.
Students have to pay the tuition fees fixed by the universities.
Language requirements: Language proficiency is required. |
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| Credentials |
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Secondary Education Certificate - Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Description: Secondary school leaving certificate conferred at the end of nine years' basic and three years' intermediate education. It is one of the prerequisites for access to higher education. 12 years of study.
Higher Technical Diploma - Vocational/Technical Non-University Level Qualification 3 years or more
Description: Qualification awarded after three years' study.
Credential required for entry: Secondary Education Certificate
Bachelor's Degree - First Terminal University Level Qualification 3/4 years
Description: The Bachelor's degree is conferred after four years' university-level studies.
Credential required for entry: Secondary Education Certificate
Master's Degree - Advanced/Postgraduate Qualification (with research training)
Description: The Master's degree is conferred after two years' study beyond the Bachelor's degree.
Credential required for entry: Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate
Description: Qualification is conferred after 3 to 4 years of research. The degree represents individual work leading to the submission of a thesis.
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National Commission for Education, Science and Culture
Ministry of Education Secretariat
P.O. Box 1091
Tripoli, Libya
Website: https://moe.gov.ly/
Tel: +218 21 362 0602; +218 21 362 0603; +218 21 362 0605
Fax: +218 21 362 0601/04
eMail: info@libyaunesco.org.ly |
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