According to a University World News article, Libya Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Omran Al-Qeeb issued a statement in October challenging the accreditation status of 64 private universities. All but 10 private universities have been prohibited from enrolling new students, calling them "shops selling degrees".
Currently-enrolled students at these institutions may continue their studies, but the institutions must apply for national accreditation or face closure. The 10 private institutions not affected by this decision are:
- Berenice University of Architecture and Urbanism
- Libyan British University
- Libyan International Medical University
- Al-Tahadi University for Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery
- Khalij-Libya Faculty of Dentistry
- University Of Alhadera for Humanity and Applied Sciences
- African University of Humanities and Applied Sciences
- Libyan University of Humanities and Applied Sciences
- University of Tripoli Alahlia
- University of Al-Refak for Humanities and Applied Sciences