The University of Benghazi (UoB) was founded as the first university in Libya on December 15, 1955 under the name of ‘University of Libya’ University of Benghazi (Arabic: جامعة بنغازي), formerly known as Garyounis
University of Benghazi, formerly known as Garyounis University, is a public university in Benghazi, Libya and one of the most important institutes of higher education in Libya. It is located in Benghazi, the second largest city in the country. It was founded in 1955 as the University of Libya.Wikipedia
Architect: James Cubitt
Founded: 15 December 1955
Dean: Zahi Mogherbi
Total enrollment: 50,045 (2006)
Construction started: 1950
Architecture firm: James Cubitt and Partners