The University of Tripoli has topped the national ranking of Libyan universities according to the Webometrics World University Rankings released in January 2025. The university achieved the 3827th position globally, securing the top spot nationally. The University of Benghazi came in second place locally and 4005th globally, followed by the University of Misurata in third place nationally and 4704th globally, and then Omar Al-Mukhtar University in fourth place nationally and 4818th globally.
The Webometrics World University Rankings, issued by the Spanish National Research Council, is one of the largest university ranking systems worldwide. This ranking aims to enhance the online presence of higher education and scientific research institutions, as well as encourage the publication of peer-reviewed research through open-access platforms. The ranking is published semi-annually in January and July of each year and relies on analyzing university performance through their websites, focusing on specific criteria such as the volume of academic content, citations of published research, and the overall impact of the institution on the web.
