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The Higher Education system in Libya: trends and issues

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 March 2015

Saad Elzalitni
Saad Elzalitni*
Affiliation:
Faculty of Teachers, University of Garyunis, Benghazi, Libya
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Abstract

Over the past few decades the Higher Education system in Libya has witnessed a rapid growth in student numbers and a massive expansion in its programmes and services. Despite the contribution of Higher Education provision in the development and progress of Libyan society, the large increase in the number of Higher Education institutions has considerably exceeded the actual needs and demands of the country. Past and present studies highlight several shortcomings and limitations that significantly impede the overall performance and operation of the Higher Education system in Libya. This study supports the need for a comprehensive and critical evaluation of Higher Education provision in order to understand better its current status and role in modern Libyan society.

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Libyan Studies , Volume 39 , 2008 , pp. 131 - 144
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Copyright © Society for Libyan Studies 2008

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