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List of Universities in Syria

Syria is a country located in the Middle East and is home to several universities offering a range of programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Here is a list of universities in Syria:

  • University of Damascus: Established in 1923, this university is located in the capital city of Damascus and is the largest and oldest university in Syria. It offers programs in fields such as medicine, engineering, law, and the arts.

  • Aleppo University: Founded in 1958, this university is located in the northern city of Aleppo and is one of the leading universities in Syria for science, technology, and medicine. It also offers programs in fields such as arts, humanities, and social sciences.

  • Tishreen University: Established in 1971, this university is located in the city of Latakia and is one of the leading universities in Syria for science, engineering, and technology. It also offers programs in fields such as medicine, law, and humanities.

  • Al-Baath University: Founded in 1979, this university is located in the city of Homs and is one of the leading universities in Syria for science, engineering, and technology. It also offers programs in fields such as medicine, law, and humanities.

  • Damascus University of Science and Technology: Established in 1979, this university is located in the city of Damascus and is one of the leading universities in Syria for science and technology. It also offers programs in fields such as engineering, medicine, and humanities.

  • Syrian Private University: Founded in 2005, this university is located in the city of Damascus and is a private institution offering programs in fields such as engineering, business, and law.

These are just a few of the many universities in Syria. While the ongoing conflict in the country has created significant challenges for higher education, these universities continue to offer programs to students who are able to attend classes in person or online.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Al-Baath University

  2. al-Shamal Private University

  3. Al-sham Private University

  4. Al-Wataniya Private University

  5. Arab European University

  6. Bilad Al Sham University

  7. Cordoba Private University

  8. Damascus University

  9. Hama University

  10. Higher Institute of Business Administration

  11. Idlib University

  12. International University for Science & Technology

  13. Ittihad Private University

  14. Mari Private University

  15. Syrian Virtual University

  16. Tishreen University

  17. University of Aleppo

  18. University of Kalamoon

  19. Wadi International University

  20. Yarmouk Private University

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