Established in 2001, Al-Hadra University of Humanities and Applied Sciences is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Tripoli (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Libya, Al-Hadra University of Humanities and Applied Sciences is a coeducational Libyan higher education institution. Al-Hadra University of Humanities and Applied Sciences offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Al-Hadra University of Humanities and Applied Sciences also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.