Signing of a scientific cooperation agreement between Wadi Al-Shati University and Tripoli University

December 21, 2025
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Wadi Al-Shati, December 9, 2025 – Wadi Al-Shati University and Tripoli University signed an agreement on Tuesday for academic and scientific cooperation between the two universities.

The signing ceremony was attended by the heads of both universities, along with the deputy for scientific affairs, the general secretary, deans of colleges, and directors of centers, departments, and offices at Wadi Al-Shati University.

The signing took place during a visit by a delegation from Tripoli University, which included a selection of faculty members and academic leaders. This step reflects the commitment of both universities to strengthening institutional cooperation and exchanging expertise, serving the path of academic and research development in Libya.

The agreement includes the exchange of academic expertise, providing opportunities for joint supervision and teaching between corresponding departments, implementing joint research projects, and establishing multidisciplinary research teams that serve national development priorities. It also involves developing practical training programs for students and enabling them to benefit from the laboratories and facilities of both universities.

The agreement also aims to enhance graduate programs at Wadi Al-Shati University’s colleges, particularly doctoral programs, through seat exchanges, developing academic supervision, participation in discussion committees, and adopting joint mechanisms to support the quality of scientific research and improve the efficiency of students and researchers.

In their speeches, the heads of the two universities emphasized that this step represents a starting point towards a strategic partnership that elevates the quality of education and scientific research, opening broader horizons for students and researchers, especially in the southern region, which is considered a scientific and research hub in need of greater integration among national universities.

Wadi Al-Shati

Wadi Al-Shati is a large valley and district located in southwestern Libya, known for its desert oases and historical significance as part of the ancient Saharan trade routes. Historically, it has been inhabited by various Berber communities and later became an administrative center, with its oases supporting agriculture and settlement for centuries.

Wadi Al-Shati University

Wadi Al-Shati University is a public university located in the Wadi al-Shati district of southwestern Libya. It was established in 1991 to serve the educational needs of the region and its surrounding communities. The university offers a range of academic programs and is part of Libya’s national higher education system.

Tripoli University

Tripoli University is the largest and oldest public university in Libya, founded in 1957 as the University of Libya with its main campus in the capital. It was established to be a central institution for higher education in the country and has since expanded to include numerous colleges and faculties.

Libya

Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. The country is home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the ruins of Leptis Magna, which attest to its historical significance.

southern region

The Southern region of the United States has a complex history defined by early European colonization, the plantation economy, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights Movement. Culturally, it is renowned for its distinctive traditions in music, cuisine, and literature.