MIU
Mediterranean International University
E-mail : info@miu.edu.ly | Phone : +218 91 9002933 | Benghazi – Libya
Mediterranean International University
The Mediterranean International University was established in 2014, (MIU Board Decree No. 01- 2014) in Benghazi, Libya and operates under license number (6044) of 12 / 05 / 2014. The Libyan National Center for Quality Assurance in the Eastern Province has granted the University the Institutional Accreditation (decree No 2018/30 in 10/07/2018). In March 17, 2020. The University was also granted the Programmatic Accreditations (decree No 2020/18) for the academic programs in the Faculties of Arts, Administrative and Financial Sciences, Architecture and Design, Law, and Computer Science and Information Technology.
(https://lqac.org.ly/index.php/accredited_institutions/)
The founders of MIU aim at providing theoretical and practical education in Arabic and English, gaining prestigious status among the regional higher education institutions, and
contributing to the advancement of the Libyan higher education through the implementation of promising higher education programs that meet the Libyan and international quality assurance requirements. In fulfilling these aims, the university hopes to disseminate knowledge and support scientific research with all available means and methods in accordance with public and private professional ethics. MIU has been publishing MIU Journal, a refereed journal, issued semi-annually since 2016. The University Publishing Department is also publishing books authored by professionals in different subjects that include law, mathematics, marketing, management, and accounting. These published books are used as reference books and textbooks in many courses offered at MIU and other institutions.
MIU, in addition, has launched Moodle, an online platform for teaching and learning, to be facilitated and used as a supplement online learning system.
Vision
The Mediterranean International University seeks to be an educational edifice for teaching and research, with competitive advantage and global rating.
Mission
The mission of MIU is providing educational programs in accordance with the quality assurance standards in a society of knowledge for the cognitive, technical and moral preparation of qualified human cadres who can meet the changing needs of the local and international labor market; enriching the scientific research with theoretical knowledge and practical contribution to solving local and regional problems and supporting the national economy; and the optimum use of advanced technology through a stimulating learning environment for research and innovation and the development of human capital.
Objectives
The objectives of MIU programs are to
1. provide high quality academic programs according to local and international standards and the pursuit of excellence in the implementation of these programs.
2. offer higher-education opportunities to students holding secondary school certificate and its equivalent – who are interested in deeper and more specialized, purposeful knowledge.
3. prepare graduates who are highly qualified, familiar with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills and are able to compete in the labor market in their field.
4. have qualified faculty members who are experienced and distinguished in their profession and scientific research production.
5. provide a supportive learning environment that helps students to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge, and which is encouraging and well suited to the special needs of the educational process for each specialization.
6. promote and create a spirit of inquiry and creative innovation among students and provide training programs that equip students with the skills of scientific research.
7. enrich the academic library with research that studies the various issues, especially in the local environment, and proposes solutions.
8. provide appropriate environment for faculty members to continue their professional development programs.
9. participate in the academic and scientific events both locally and internationally, and organize scientific and cultural workshops, seminars, and public lectures.
10. build a local and international organizational structure which supports the establishment of international branches according to the needs of the Libyan and Arab communities.
11. activate partnership and cooperation with scientific and academic institutions, locally, regionally and internationally, regarding academic programs in various fields and academic levels and exchange of expertise and consultation with them.
12. optimize the use of information technology, tele-communication and computer science to benefit from them in establishing the concept of electronic management and implement it to serve the community.
13. provide an opportunity to develop and train employees and technicians as well as attract and recruit distinguished competencies to advance the university to the local and international level.