University of Damascus
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The University of Damascus is the largest and oldest university
in Syria
, located in the capital Damascus
and has campuses in other Syrian cities. It was founded in 1923 through the merger of the School of Medicine (established 1903) and the Institute of Law (established 1913), also making it the oldest university in modern-day Syria. Until 1958 it was named the Syrian University, but the name changed after the founding of the University of Aleppo
. Today, there are six other public universities and more than 10 private ones in Syria.
The University of Damascus consists of several faculties, Higher Institutes, intermediate institutes and a School of Nursing. There is an institution specialized in teaching the Arabic language
to foreigners, which is the largest institution of its kind in the Arab world
.
Syrian universities take great pride in the fact that most courses are taught in Arabic, which is something unique in the Arab World
. For most courses in the first years, there are text books written in Arabic and authored by the university professors.
The full PDF of Strategic Plan with Objectives and Solutions.
It offers Bachelor's of Science in Economics in one of the following specializations: Banking and Insurance, Business Administration, Statistics, Accounting, and Pure Economics.
The Faculty also has some international post-graduate programs with University of Marburg (Germany) and University of Bordeaux IV
and the new faculties that had created are:
It also includes these institutions:
Established in the 70s, It offers the following degrees (PG Diplomas, Master and PhD)
Damascus University, said the institutes are institutes of the University of Damascus and the duration of the study and the two of them when they graduate students receive a Diploma from the Institute itself according to the jurisdiction of their choice, and institutes of the University of Damascus:
, And where the following disciplines: Business Administration - Marketing
- Public Relations
known as the Commercial institute)
, And where the following disciplines: Accounting - financial markets - bank
The Arabic Language Institute at the University of Damascus is regularly recognized as the best center to study Arabic for non-native speakers in the world. The Center for Arabic Study abroad, the premier U.S. organization for Arabic study, is now opening a second branch at the University. The Arabic Language Institute at the University of Damascus is known for immersion instruction in Arabic, allowing more rapid, natural and comprehensive language acquisition. The Arabic Language Institute’s faculty is committed to classical Arabic instruction, offering a comparative advantage to either Egypt or Jordan where much instruction is conducted in the local dialect. See
official web Site of Damascus University
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
in Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
, located in the capital Damascus
Damascus
Damascus , commonly known in Syria as Al Sham , and as the City of Jasmine , is the capital and the second largest city of Syria after Aleppo, both are part of the country's 14 governorates. In addition to being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus is a major...
and has campuses in other Syrian cities. It was founded in 1923 through the merger of the School of Medicine (established 1903) and the Institute of Law (established 1913), also making it the oldest university in modern-day Syria. Until 1958 it was named the Syrian University, but the name changed after the founding of the University of Aleppo
University of Aleppo
University of Aleppo is a public university located in Aleppo, Syria. It is the second largest university in Syria after the University of Damascus....
. Today, there are six other public universities and more than 10 private ones in Syria.
The University of Damascus consists of several faculties, Higher Institutes, intermediate institutes and a School of Nursing. There is an institution specialized in teaching the Arabic language
Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
to foreigners, which is the largest institution of its kind in the Arab world
Arab world
The Arab world refers to Arabic-speaking states, territories and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere.The standard definition of the Arab world comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the...
.
Syrian universities take great pride in the fact that most courses are taught in Arabic, which is something unique in the Arab World
Arab world
The Arab world refers to Arabic-speaking states, territories and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere.The standard definition of the Arab world comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the...
. For most courses in the first years, there are text books written in Arabic and authored by the university professors.
History
Damascus University is the oldest Higher Education institution in Syria, and is considered the mother university of Syria's universities. It has its origin in the medical Institute (founded in 1901) named the "Syrian University" in 1923. The present title was adopted in 1953 after founding of new faculties. The further development of Damascus University was given the highest priority. This fact made it the leading university in Syria. At present, Damascus University, as is the case with the other Syrian Universities, is going through crucial development at all levels. This is being done to improve its position on the level of research and scientific development, so that it can play a key role in backing up the process of building and modernization led by President Dr. Bashar AL-ASSAD. Damascus University is a pioneer of publication and instruction in Arabic, emphasizing the importance of mastering the sciences, and also linking between the past, the present, and the envisioned future of Syria.Strategic Plan
The website of School gives the Strategic Plan:
The strategic plan of Damascus University is the product of the comprehensive self-evaluation begun in 2006 and the extensive consultation with key representatives of faculties and administrative departments and directorates in the University. The primary purpose of the plan is to improve the quality of the full range of University activities. A secondary purpose is to provide clarity and focus for all staff members and employees of the University to share the mission, vision and priorities for improvement. The plan incorporates the mission statement into a set of objectives, each detailed into a number of measures, a time-table for implementation spanning from the 4th quarter of 2007 till the 4th quarter of 2010, and assigned responsibilities. The strategic plan also identifies key areas for early consideration in the University, adopts a phased approach moving in stages to more advanced and challenging objectives and locates potential financial resources and technical support required to achieve its objectives. In principle, the plan provides a flexible framework that enables all University faculties and departments to formulate their own operational plans, and estimate necessary human and material resources. The strategic plan was formally adopted by the University Council in October 2007. The University is already beginning to implement some of its elements. The plan is presented in the following pages in a tabular form headed by each of its twelve strategic objectives.
The full PDF of Strategic Plan with Objectives and Solutions.
Organization
These are 16 faculties which the university is divided into:- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Economics
It offers Bachelor's of Science in Economics in one of the following specializations: Banking and Insurance, Business Administration, Statistics, Accounting, and Pure Economics.
The Faculty also has some international post-graduate programs with University of Marburg (Germany) and University of Bordeaux IV
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Faculty of Informatics
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
- of Medicine in Damascus|Faculty of Medicine]
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty (College) of Political Sciences
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Shari'a (Islamic Studies and Jurisprudence)
and the new faculties that had created are:
- 3rd Faculty of Education
- 2nd Faculty of Economics
- 3rd Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- 2nd Faculty of Education
- 2nd Faculty of Agriculture
- 2nd Faculty of Fine Arts
- 3rd Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- 4th Faculty of Education
It also includes these institutions:
- Higher Institute for Administration Development
Established in the 70s, It offers the following degrees (PG Diplomas, Master and PhD)
- Higher Institute of Earthquake Studies and Research
- Higher Institute for Laser Research And Application
- Institutes of the University of Damascus:
Damascus University, said the institutes are institutes of the University of Damascus and the duration of the study and the two of them when they graduate students receive a Diploma from the Institute itself according to the jurisdiction of their choice, and institutes of the University of Damascus:
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- Technological Institute of Business Administration and Marketing
, And where the following disciplines: Business Administration - Marketing
Marketing
Marketing is the process used to determine what products or services may be of interest to customers, and the strategy to use in sales, communications and business development. It generates the strategy that underlies sales techniques, business communication, and business developments...
- Public Relations
Public relations
Public relations is the actions of a corporation, store, government, individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, customers, etc....
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- Technological Institute of Accounting and Finance (formerly
known as the Commercial institute)
, And where the following disciplines: Accounting - financial markets - bank
Bank
A bank is a financial institution that serves as a financial intermediary. The term "bank" may refer to one of several related types of entities:...
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- Technological Institute of Medicine
- Technological Institute of Dentistry
- Technological Institute of Engineering
- Technological Institute of Mechanical Engineering and electricity
- Technological Institute of Computer Science
- Technological Institute of Agricultural
The Arabic Language Institute at the University of Damascus is regularly recognized as the best center to study Arabic for non-native speakers in the world. The Center for Arabic Study abroad, the premier U.S. organization for Arabic study, is now opening a second branch at the University. The Arabic Language Institute at the University of Damascus is known for immersion instruction in Arabic, allowing more rapid, natural and comprehensive language acquisition. The Arabic Language Institute’s faculty is committed to classical Arabic instruction, offering a comparative advantage to either Egypt or Jordan where much instruction is conducted in the local dialect. See
official web Site of Damascus University
Alumni
- Bushra al-AssadBushra al-AssadBushra al-Assad is the first child and only daughter of Hafez al-Assad, who was the president of Syria from 1971 to 2000. She is the sister of current Syrian President Bashar al-Assad...
- sister of ruling Syrian President Bashar al-AssadBashar al-AssadBashar al-Assad is the President of Syria and Regional Secretary of the Ba'ath Party. His father Hafez al-Assad ruled Syria for 29 years until his death in 2000. Al-Assad was elected in 2000, re-elected in 2007, unopposed each time.- Early Life :... - Giles ClarkeGiles ClarkeCharles Giles Clarke , is an English businessman and cricket administrator, chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board.-Biography:Born in Bristol, Clarke was educated at Rugby School...
- chairman of the England and Wales Cricket BoardEngland and Wales Cricket BoardThe England and Wales Cricket Board is the governing body of cricket in England and Wales. It was created on 1 January 1997 combining the roles of the Test and County Cricket Board, the National Cricket Association and the Cricket Council... - Colette KhouryColette KhouryColette Khoury is a Syrian novelist and poet who is also the granddaughter of former Syrian Prime Minister Faris al-Khoury...
- Syrian novelist - Assef ShawqatAssef ShawqatGeneral Assef Shawkat is the deputy Minister of Defense of Syria since September 2011. He is married to Bashar Assad's sister Bushra and is from the Sunni sect. He previously served as the army's deputy chief of staff from July 2009 to September 2011. He then bypassed the position of chief of...
- head of Syrian intelligence services - Riad IsmatRiad IsmatMohammad Riyad Hussein 'Riad' Ismat is the Syrian Minister of Culture, serving since 2010. He is also a writer, critic and director.-Early life, education and career:...
- Syrian diplomat, writer and theatrical director - Najeeb Alshak- Chief of PathologyPathologyPathology is the precise study and diagnosis of disease. The word pathology is from Ancient Greek , pathos, "feeling, suffering"; and , -logia, "the study of". Pathologization, to pathologize, refers to the process of defining a condition or behavior as pathological, e.g. pathological gambling....
and Laboratory Medicine at Kaiser PermanenteKaiser PermanenteKaiser Permanente is an integrated managed care consortium, based in Oakland, California, United States, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney Garfield...
Los Angeles Medical Center - Salem Daboul - writer and journalist
External links
- University of Damascus official site