Established in 1960, Omar Al-Mukhtar University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Bayda (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Jabal al Akhdar.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Libya, Omar Al-Mukhtar University (OMU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Omar Al-Mukhtar University (OMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 60 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Libyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 