University of Tripoli
جامعة طرابلس | |
The Emblem of the University | |
Former names | University of Libya (Tripoli Division) Al Fateh University |
|---|---|
| Motto | عَلَّمَ الْإِنسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ (Arabic) |
Motto in English | He has taught man that which he knew not |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1957 1973 (current form ) |
Administrative staff | 2,500–2,999 |
| Students | over 45,000 |
| Location | , 32°51′21″N 13°13′17″E / 32.8557519°N 13.2212842°E |
| Colors | Blue Sky and Sunglow |
| Mascot | Fennec fox |
| Website | http://uot.edu.ly |
The University of Tripoli (UOT) (Arabic: جامعة طرابلس), is the largest university in Libya and is located in the capital city of Tripoli. It was founded in 1957 as a branch of the University of Libya before it was divided in 1973 to become what is now known as the University of Tripoli.