Tripoli, January 9, 2026 – The Faculty of Media at Al-Zaytuna University and the Faculty of Arts and Media at Misrata University have signed a scientific cooperation agreement. The signing ceremony was held in the meeting hall of the Faculty of Media at Al-Zaytuna University.
The agreement aims to enhance the academic partnership between the two faculties, particularly in postgraduate programs. This will be achieved through cooperation in scientific activities, joint supervision, and the organization of specialized conferences, seminars, and workshops. These efforts are intended to facilitate the exchange of expertise and elevate academic and research performance.
The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both universities.
This agreement falls within the framework of the two faculties’ efforts to support scientific cooperation and develop academic programs that serve the educational and media process in Libya.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later came under Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Ottoman, and Italian rule, which is reflected in its historic architecture, such as the Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra) and the old medina.
Al-Zaytuna University
Al-Zaytuna University, located in Tunis, Tunisia, is one of the oldest and most significant Islamic educational institutions in the Arab world, founded in 737 CE. It served as a major center for Islamic learning and scholarship for centuries, influencing intellectual life across the Maghreb and beyond. Its historic mosque and university complex were central to Tunisia’s national reform movements in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Misrata University
Misrata University is a public university located in Misrata, Libya, founded in 1983. It has grown to become one of the country’s major higher education institutions, comprising multiple colleges and faculties focused on sciences, engineering, medicine, and the arts.
Faculty of Media
The Faculty of Media is an academic institution dedicated to the study of communication, journalism, and digital media, typically established within a university. Its history is often tied to the late 20th and early 21st centuries, emerging in response to the growing influence of mass media and the digital revolution on society and culture.
Faculty of Arts and Media
The Faculty of Arts and Media is an academic division within a university, typically dedicated to the study and creation of visual arts, design, music, film, and digital media. Its history is generally tied to the expansion of modern universities in the 20th and 21st centuries, evolving from traditional fine arts departments to incorporate new media and communication technologies.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations such as the Phoenicians and Romans, notably seen in the ruins of Leptis Magna. It gained independence from Italy in 1951 and was ruled by Muammar Gaddafi from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. The nation’s cultural heritage includes significant Greco-Roman archaeological sites and historic Islamic architecture.
