Sirt – Sirt University continues to strengthen its international academic presence. It secured first place nationally in the 2026 HE Education Ranking. This marks its third consecutive year as the top Libyan university. The HE ranking is an annual international assessment.
It evaluates up to 1000 universities worldwide. The ranking uses 25 general criteria. It also employs 138 performance indicators. These indicators cover academic, research, and institutional aspects. The 2026 edition included 507 universities from 95 countries. Sirt University achieved advanced results. It ranked first nationally. The university placed 17th among Arab universities. It secured 8th place in Africa. Globally, it ranked 58th. Its total score was 7557 points.
This progress continues the university’s strong performance in international rankings. Sirt University also achieved first place nationally in 2024 and 2025. It earned advanced positions regionally and globally during those years.
This reflects stable and developing academic performance. This continuous achievement highlights the efforts of the university’s administration. It also reflects the dedication of faculty members, researchers, and students. These efforts focus on improving the quality of education and scientific research. They also enhance institutional performance. This solidifies Sirt University’s position regionally and internationally.