Quick Summary
Public in Damascus, Syria — Damascus University, est. 1923. The institution enrolls approximately 250000 students, with 3% being international. Known for strengths in Medicine, Law, Arabic Language, it maintains an acceptance rate of 60%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the oldest and largest university in Syria, offering free or highly subsidized education for citizens with a historic reputation in the Middle East.
Subject Strengths
MedicineLawArabic LanguageEngineering
Founded1923
TypePublic
Total Students250000
Intl Students3%
Faculty Ratio45
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsAl-Assad University Hospital, Al-Mouwasat University Hospital, Al-Bairouni University Hospital, Al-Tawlid Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Higher Education of Syria
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine,Dentistry,Pharmacy,Information Technology Engineering,Civil Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Architecture,Sciences,Letters and Human Sciences,Economics,Law,Education,Agriculture,Fine Arts,Islamic Law
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
National Center for Earthquake Engineering,Center for Environmental Studies,Biotechnology Research Center
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
Ministry of Higher Education of Syria
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate60%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · September
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is strictly based on the results of the Syrian General Secondary Education Certificate (Bakloria). Higher scores are required for the Faculty of Medicine and Engineering.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Syrian Pound
UG Tuition
S£19,500,000/yr
per year · SYP
Living Cost
S£31,200,000/yr
per year · SYP
PG Tuition
S£26,000,000/yr
per year · SYP
Application Fee
$25
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
S£52,000,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · SYP
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine,Dentistry,Pharmacy,Information Technology Engineering,Civil Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Architecture,Sciences,Letters and Human Sciences,Economics,Law,Education,Agriculture,Fine Arts,Islamic Law programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Pharmacy | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
Not Available
Average Salary After Graduation
Not Available
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Strong ties with local government ministries and national engineering syndicates.
Notable Alumni
Bashar al-Assad, Mahmoud Abbas, Nizar Qabbani, Colette Khoury, Adonis
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
true
Library Resources
The Central Library of Damascus University and various specialized faculty libraries.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Not Available