A journey of excellence since 1994. Discover our history, vision, and commitment to academic advancement.
University of Derna is a leading academic institution dedicated to providing quality higher education, promoting scientific research, and serving the community. We are committed to graduating leaders and innovators capable of contributing to building a better future.
Follow our journey from establishment to becoming a leading academic institution
The University of Derna was established by Decision No. (858) of 1994 by the Secretary of the General People's Committee in the city of Derna. It was established to support scientific and cultural advancement and development.
Before this date, the city of Derna included three colleges affiliated with Omar Al-Mukhtar University, which opened in the academic year 1991/1992: (Economics and Accounting / Architecture and Arts / Medical Technology).
When the decision was issued to establish the independent University of Derna, it included a number of colleges existing in Tobruk (Arts / Engineering) and also included (College of Arts / College of Law in Derna), bringing the total to 7 colleges and 8000 students.
Decision No. 281 of 1999 was issued regarding the reorganization of universities, merging the University of Derna with Omar Al-Mukhtar University to become one university spread between Al-Bayda, Derna and Tobruk.
The idea of branch universities was proposed to alleviate congestion. Decision No. 308 of 2000 was issued to establish the University of Derna as an independent entity administratively following the People's Committee of Derna.
A decision was issued regarding the reorganization of universities, merging the University of Derna with Omar Al-Mukhtar University to become one university.
Decision No. 207 of 2021 was issued regarding the separation of the branches of the University of Derna and Al-Qubbah from Omar Al-Mukhtar University and the re-establishment of the university under the name of the University of Derna as an independent legal entity financially and administratively.
The guiding principles that shape our academic journey
To be a leading academic institution regionally and globally, distinguished in education, research, and community service.
Providing distinguished education, promoting scientific research, and preparing qualified graduates who contribute to sustainable development.
Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Social Responsibility, and Academic Freedom.