University of Tripoli

University of Tripoli (UOT)

جامعة طرابلس
The Emblem of the University
Former names	University of Libya (Tripoli Division) Al Fateh University
Motto	Arabic: عَلَّمَ الْإِنسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ
Motto in English	He has taught man that which he knew not
Type	Public
Established	1957 (current form 1973)
Administrative staff	2,500–2,999
Students	over 45,000[1]
Location	Tripoli , Libya 32°51′21″N 13°13′17″E / 32.8557519°N 13.2212842°E / 32.8557519; 13.2212842
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.