Benghazi University New PhD Programmes Approved: Which Subjects Will Be Offered?
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The Arab Post
- . November 11, 2026
- . Update: November 11, 2026 4:36 pm
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 marked a huge landmark for the Libyan higher education sector. Benghazi University new PhD programmes, The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research officially approved the Benghazi University new PhD programmes.
The historic institution is now granted the approval to greatly expand the academic offerings available at the post graduate level. The new University of Benghazi doctoral degrees, which the ministry approved, will emphasize a high level of pedagogical training and special pedagogical methods.
The Benghazi University new PhD programmes will focus on two “critical” academic fields, the university confirmed, for students who await eagerly the academic subjects of their PhD. The authorized subjects are Curriculum and Teaching Methods, and a special program for Special Education PhD Libya.
The specialised courses will only be held at the Faculty of Education in Al-Marj, east of Benghazi.
Expanding the Faculty of Education in Al-Marj – Benghazi University new PhD programmes
These programs were decided upon by the government to be held in Al-Marj, which reflects the government’s strategy on decentralization of higher education. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research states that increasing the access to academia outside the major cities is essential for the development of the country.
The University of Benghazi has placed the Faculty of Education in Al-Marj under its doctoral degrees, thus empowering the educators of the region directly. Now local teachers and administrators can obtain the highest academic degrees without having to move to the capital or go to other countries.
University officials said the approval is a result of a very rigorous academic review. The University of Benghazi has proved that the Al-Marj campus has the required faculty members and research infrastructure for doctoral studies.
Curriculum and Teaching Methods and Special Education
The subjects selected for the Benghazi University new PhD programmes are an urgent need in the country. Libya’s educational system urgently needs experts who are highly qualified to upgrade the outdated teaching structures.
The Curriculum and Teaching Methods doctorate program aims to prepare future educational leaders for creating innovative and scientifically grounded curriculum materials. The graduates will have a key part to play in the transformation of the primary and secondary school curricula throughout the country.
At the same time, the launch of the Special Education PhD in Libya is a monumental step for inclusive education. Even in the world of education, there is a huge gap in the availability of professionals with the necessary expertise to help students with learning disabilities and neurodivergent needs.
The government is investing directly in these areas which places a focus on the long-term structural integrity of its schools. AARU academic analysts across the region often stress the importance of local Doctoral programmes to solve regional and unique country-specific education issues.
In the end, the official approval of these Benghazi University new PhD programmes is a great achievement for the country’s scholarly institutions. Libya is making a significant step toward achieving educational self-sufficiency and specialized academic excellence by preparing the first cohort of doctoral candidates in the Faculty of Education in Al-Marj.
In this video, UERN Caicó is celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing specialized doctoral programs for its local communities and enhancing critical public sectors in the region.
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