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Damascus University

Baramkeh, Damascus

  • #1201-1400 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • MediumResearch Output
  • 163,499Total Students
  • 2,879Faculty
  • 10,787Int'l Students
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Total Students
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Faculty
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Int'l Students
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Damascus University is a public University, it was founded in 1923 through the merger of the School of Medicine (established 1903) and the Institute of Law (established 1913). It is the largest and oldest university in Syria, located in the capital Damascus and has campuses in three Syrian governorates (Daraa, Sweida, and Quneitra).  

The University of Damascus consists of several faculties, higher Institutes, intermediate institutes and a school of nursing. One of the institutions specializes in teaching the Arabic language to foreigners, which is the largest institution of its kind in the Arab world.

 Damascus University awards graduate (Master, Ph.D. Professional Training and Qualification) and undergraduate (Bachelor) degree programs.

About

Damascus University is a public University, it was founded in 1923 through the merger of the School of Medicine (established 1903) and the Institute of Law (established 1913). It is the largest and oldest university in Syria, located in the capital Damascus and has campuses in three Syrian governorates (Daraa, Sweida, and Quneitra).  

The University of Damascus consists of several faculties, higher Institutes, intermediate institutes and a school of nursing. One of the institutions specializes in teaching the Arabic language to foreigners, which is the largest institution of its kind in the Arab world.

 Damascus University awards graduate (Master, Ph.D. Professional Training and Qualification) and undergraduate (Bachelor) degree programs.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2022
    #1201+
  • 2023
    #1401+
  • 2024
    #1201-1400
  • 2025
    #1201-1400
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Student & Staff

Total students
163,499

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0%

International students
10,787

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0%

Total faculty staff
2,879

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2780

Total students
163,499

International students
10,787

Total faculty staff
2,879

2780
99
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Campus locations

Damascus, Syria

Damascus University Presidency,

Baramkeh , Damascus , Syria ,

Daraa Governorate, Syria

Damascus University-Daraa Branch,

Daraa , Daraa Governorate , Syria ,

Sweida Governorate, Syria

Damascus University-Sweida Branch,

Sweida , Sweida Governorate , Syria ,

Quneitra Governorate, Syria

Damascus University-Quneitra Branch,

Quneitra , Quneitra Governorate , Syria ,

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