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University of Latakia

Latakia, Syria
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About the University of Latakia

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Tishreen University is the third largest university in Syria, with over 70,000 students and faculty. When the university was originally founded in 1971 it was comprised of just three faculties: Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Agriculture. It has since developed and now has 280 academic degrees across a wide variety of disciplines at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, with a particular focus on the sciences. Tishreen is comprised of 17 colleges, three specialised higher institutes, eight technical institutes, three centres of excellence and several specialised hospitals, including Tishreen University Hospital. It has an array of modern facilities, including libraries, laboratories and recreational facilities, as well as several extra-curricular activities and clubs that students can enjoy alongside their studies. The university is located in the city of Latakia. The university collaborates with national and international institutions and businesses to further academic and research development, with links to the University of Florence, the University of Barcelona, Manara University and Syrian Telecom, among others.

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Subjects Taught at the University of Latakia

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Latakia

Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology