Historical Background

Damascus University is the leading institution for Higher Education in Syria. It is considered the mother university or the four Syrian universities.

It has its origin in the medical Institute (founded in 1901) named the “Syrian university “in 1923. The present title adopted in 1953 after founding of new faculties.

Damascus University developing was given the first priority. This fact made from it the leading university in Syria.

At present , Damascus University , as it is the case with the other Syrian Universities , is going through a crucial of developing at all levels.

In order to gain a considerable 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 modernizing led by Mr. president Dr. Bashar AL-ASSAD .

It is needless to say that Damascus University is the pioneers Arabic language in publication and instruction based on the importance of Mastering science and linking between past, present and the hoped for future of our nation .

ADMINISTRATION

The University administration consists of:

• President
• Vice – president for Scientific Affairs.
• Vice – president for Administrative and Students ‘Affairs.
• General Secretary.
• Vice - General Secretary.

Damascus University has 15 faculties, 8 teaching hospitals a nursing School and 7 language center.

The period of study for the first academic degree (bachelor) ranges from 4-6 years.