University of Aleppo

Public university in Syria

University of Aleppo

جَامِعَة حَلَب

General view of the university

Type| Public
Established| 1958 (1958)

Academic affiliation

* UNAI
* UNIMED

Rector| Dr. Maher Karman
Undergraduates| 55,732[1]
Postgraduates| 4,386

Doctoral students

| 1,525
Location|

Aleppo

Syria

Campus| Urban
Website| alepuniv.edu.sy

University of Aleppo (Arabic: جَامِعَة حَلَب, romanized: Jāmiʿat Ḥalab, also called Aleppo University) is a public university located in Aleppo, Syria. It is the second largest university in Syria after the University of Damascus.

During 2005–06, the university had over 61,000 undergraduate students, over 1,500 post graduate students and approximately 2,400 faculty members. The university has 25 faculties and 10 intermediate colleges.

## History

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The university during the 1960s

What was to become the University of Aleppo consisted of a Faculty of Engineering in Aleppo opened in 1946 and affiliated to what is now the University of Damascus (Syrian University at that time). After the end of French rule in 1946, the newly independent Syria only had one university.

In 1958, the Syrian government passed a law that created the University of Aleppo as the second university in the country. When the new university opened its doors in 1960, it consisted of two faculties (Civil Engineering and Agriculture). The university grew rapidly in the subsequent decades, formed respected programs in engineering, sciences, and literature, as well as a strong emphasis on languages, offering courses on German, Russian, French, and English.

The main entrance to the University of Aleppo

The university is member of the European Permanent University Forum (EPUF), the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED) and the Regional Corporation Confremo.[2]

The university has joint co-operative programmes with many international institutions of higher educations from the Arab World, United States, Argentina, Venezuela, Australia, Japan, India, Malaysia, Iran, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Norway, Poland, Ukraine, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary and Moldova.[citation needed]

During 2008, the University of Aleppo marked its golden jubilee.

On 15 January 2013, 82 people were killed during the Aleppo University bombings. The blasts reportedly struck an area between Aleppo University's halls of residence and the architecture faculty. The initial death toll was 52, but Aleppo's governor later revised the number.[3]

## Structure

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### Faculties

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Aleppo University consists of 25 faculties with 152 departments, among which 18 faculties are located in Aleppo and 7 in Idlib. Studying period is 4 years or above:

* Civil Engineering founded in 1946 as a faculty affiliated with the Syrian University in Damascus. Later in 1958, it became the first faculty of the newly established University of Aleppo:
* Basic sciences
* Topographic engineering
* Structural engineering
* Engineering management and Construction
* Geotechnical engineering
* Transportation engineering
* Hydraulic engineering
* Environmental engineering
* Agriculture founded in 1960:
* Basic sciences
* Agricultural economics
* Animal production
* Horticulture
* Renewable natural resources and Environment
* Soil science and Land reclamation
* Food science
* Agronomy
* Rural engineering
* Plant protection
* Law founded in 1960:
* Commercial law
* International law
* Public law
* Penal law
* Private law
* Arts and Humanities founded in 1966:

The faculty of Arts and Humanities

*     * Arabic language and literature
* French language and literature
* English language and literature
* History
* Geography
* Philosophy and Sociology
* Archeology
* Armenian language and literature
* Persian Language and literature
* Economics founded in 1966:

The faculty of Economics

*     * Business administration
* Accounting
* Statistics and Information systems
* Economics
* Marketing
* Banking and Finance
* Sciences founded in 1966:
* Mathematics
* Physics
* Chemistry
* Biological Sciences
* Geology
* Statistics
* Medicine founded in 1967:
* Neurology
* Internal medicine
* General surgery
* Histopathology
* Dermatology
* Anesthesia and recovery
* Obstetrics and gynaecology
* Pediatrics
* Physiology
* Medical laboratory
* Anatomy
* Tumors
* Eye diseases and surgery
* Medical radiography
* Forensic science
* Organ systems
* Pharmacology
* Family medicine
* Dentistry founded in 1979:
* Oral and maxillofacial surgery
* Periodontology
* Oral Medicine
* Pediatric dentistry
* Fixed prosthodontics
* Orthodontics and maxillofacial
* Prosthodontics
* Dental restoration
* Biological and Medical sciences
* Histology and Histopathology
* Basic Dental science
* Electrical and Electronic Engineering founded in 1982:.
* Electrical engineering
* Telecommunications engineering
* Electrical Power engineering
* Mechatronics
* Electronic engineering
* Computer engineering
* Control engineering and Automation
* Architecture founded in 1983:
* Architectural design
* Planning and Environment
* Building science and Implementation
* Architectural theory and history
* Mechanical Engineering founded in 1983:
* Basic sciences
* Applied mechanics
* Power engineering
* Production engineering
* Industrial engineering
* Agricultural machinery engineering
* Nuclear engineering
* Aerospace engineering
* Materials science
* Mechanical spinning and weaving
* Pharmacy founded in 1991:
* Analytical and Food chemistry
* Pharmaceutical chemistry and Drug controlling
* Biochemistry
* Impact of drugs and toxins
* Pharmacognosy
* Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical technology
* Pedagogy founded in 1997:
* School teacher
* Counseling psychology
* Teaching methods
* Informatics founded in 2000:
* Artificial intelligence and Natural language processing
* Software engineering and systems
* Network engineering
* Basic sciences
* Technological Engineering founded in 2002:
* Environmental engineering
* Food technology
* Biotechnology
* Biomedical engineering
* Water Resources engineering
* Fine Arts founded in 2006:
* Drawing and painting
* Sculpture
* Graphics
* Visual communication
* Interior architecture
* Wall painting
* Parietal and ceramic art
* Graphic design and layout
* Textile and fashion design
* Animation
* Sharia founded in 2006:
* Islamic theology
* Islamic jurisprudence and principles
* Nursing founded in 2007:
* Nursing for adults
* Pediatric nursing
* Obstetrical and gynecological nursing
* Psychiatric and mental health nursing
* Public health nursing
* Nursing management
* Critical care nursing
* Geriatric nursing
* Agriculture II in Idlib founded in 2005:
* Agricultural studies
* Olive production
* Education II in Idlib founded in 2005.
* Arts and Humanities II in Idlib founded in 2005:
* Arabic language and literature
* English Language and literature
* Archeology
* Law II in Idlib founded in 2006:
* Commercial law
* International law
* Public law
* Penal law
* Private law
* Sciences II in Idlib founded in 2007:
* Mathematics
* Veterinary medicine in Idlib founded in 2010.
* Administrative sciences in Idlib founded in 2011.

### Higher institutes

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Two higher institutes based in Aleppo are operating in the university:

* Higher Institute of the History of Arabic Science founded in 1976:
* History of Applied sciences
* History of Medical sciences
* History of Basic sciences
* Higher Institute of Languages founded in 2003.

### Intermediate technical institutes

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The university has 12 intermediate technical institutes with eight of them based in Aleppo and four in Idlib. Studying period is for two years:

* Medicine
* Dentistry
* Informatics
* Engineering
* Agriculture
* Technical College of Banking and Finance
* Business administration and Marketing
* Mechanical and Electrical
* Informatics in Idlib
* Banking and Finance in Idlib
* Veterinary in Idlib
* Agriculture in Idlib

### Open Studies

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The Open Studies Centre was inaugurated in 2001. The centre offers degrees in three majors:

* Legal studies
* Computer and informatics
* Minor and intermediate projects

### Hospitals

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Aleppo University Cardiovascular Surgical Centre

The university runs six hospitals in the city of Aleppo:

* Aleppo University Hospital (AUH)
* Aleppo University Cardiovascular Surgical Centre
* OB/GYN Hospital named after Basil al-Assad
* Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Centre
* Surgical Ambulance Hospital
* Al-Kindi Hospital (currently not operating)

### Other structures

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The university is home to one of the biggest libraries (Central Library of the University)[4] in Syria with more than 1.5 million units. In addition, there are 17 academic centres, a publishing and printing house, and 20 units in the campus, designated to host more than 12 thousand students.

The university publishes its scientific journal periodically which is called Aleppo University Researches.

On 7 February 2010, the university announced the opening of its Radio & TV Centre, which is the first of its type among Syrian universities and the third in the Middle East.[5]

## Presidents

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* Dr. Tawfik Al-Munajed (1960–67)
* Dr. Mustafa Ezzat Al-Nassar (1968–69)
* Dr. Ahmad Y. al-Hassan (1973–79)
* Dr. Mohammad Ali Hourieh (1979–2000)
* Dr. Saeed Farhoud (2001–04)
* Dr. Mohammad Nizar Akil (2005–10)
* Dr. Nidal Shehadeh (2010-2012)
* Dr. Abed Yakan (2012)
* Dr. Kheder Ourfali (2012-2013)
* Dr. Mahmoud Dahhan (2013–14)
* Dr. Mustafa Afuni (2015–present)

## Notable alumni

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* Wajih Azaizeh, Jordanian politician
* Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar, Syrian politician and economist
* Muhammad bin Jamil Zeno, Islamic scholar
* Zuhair Masharqa, Syrian politician
* Sufian Allaw, Syrian politician
* Ibtisam Ibrahim Teresa, award-winning Syrian novelist
* Khaled Khalifa, award-winning Syrian novelist
* Abdulrazak Eid, Syrian writer and thinker
* Muhammed Abu Maatouk, Syrian playwright
* Darin Ahmad, Syrian artist, poet and writer
* Mustafa Setmariam Nasar, al-Qaeda member
* Fathallah Omar, writer
* Muhamad Aly Rifai, Syrian American internist and psychiatrist
* Mazloum Abdi, Syrian Kurdish PKK and SDF commander[6]
* Waad Al-Kateab Academy Award nominated film director of For Sama (2019)[7]
* Kenan Yaghi, current Finance Minister of Syria

## References

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* Asia portal

1. ^ Students Archived 2022-03-02 at the Wayback Machine daad-akademie.de, 22. February 2021
2. ^ Mediterranean Universities Union Archived 2022-08-24 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 11 June 2022.
3. ^ "Syria crisis: Dozens killed by Aleppo university blasts". BBC News. 15 January 2013. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
4. ^ World Guide to Libraries (25 ed.), De Gruyter Saur, 2011
5. ^ "Aleppo University opens its radio & TV center". Aks al-ser news (Syrian news). 7 February 2010. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
6. ^ Wright, Robin (20 October 2019). "America's Ally in Syria Warns of Ethnic Cleansing by Turkey". New Yorker. Archived from the original on 25 April 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
7. ^ "92nd Academy Awards (Documentary Feature) Nominations". oscar.go.com. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2020-02-17.

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Neighbourhoods|

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* New Aleppo Neighborhood
* Ramouseh
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Historic landmarks|

* Ancient City of Aleppo
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* Al-Jdayde quarter
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* Al-Shibani building
* Hammam Bab al-Ahmar
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* Al-Kameliyah
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* Al-Shadbakhtiyah
* Al-Sharafiyah
* Al-Sultaniyah
* Al-Turantaiyah
* Al-Uthmaniyah
* Al-Zahiriyah

Mosques|

| Historic|

* Al-Shuaibiyah Mosque
* Great Mosque of Aleppo
* Al-Nuqtah Mosque
* Al-Qaiqan Mosque
* Mahmandar Mosque
* Altun Bogha Mosque
* Al-Sahibiyah Mosque
* Bahsita Mosque
* Al-Tawashi Mosque
* Al-Otrush Mosque
* Al-Saffahiyah Mosque
* Khusruwiyah Mosque
* Al-Adiliyah Mosque
* Behramiyah Mosque

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Modern|

* Ar-Rahman Mosque
* Tawhid Mosque

Churches|

| Historic|

* Church of Saint Simeon Stylites
* Forty Martyrs Cathedral
* Church of the Dormition of Our Lady
* Mar Assia al-Hakim Church
* Saint Elijah Cathedral (Maronite)

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Modern|

| Catholic|

* Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
* Church of the Holy Trinity
* Cathedral of Saint Joseph
* Church of the Holy Cross
* Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption

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Eastern Orthodox|

* Cathedral of Elijah the Prophet (Greek Orthodox)

Oriental Orthodox|

* Church of the Holy Mother of God

Protestant|

* Emmanuel Church
* Bethel Church
* Martyrs' Church

Historic gates|

* Bab al-Hadid
* Bab al-Ahmar
* Bab al-Nairab
* Bab al-Maqam
* Bab Qinnasrin
* Bab Antakeya
* Bab al-Jinan
* Bab al-Faraj
* Bab al-Nasr

Culture and
education|

* Aleppo Citadel Amphitheatre
* Aleppo Citadel Museum
* National Library of Aleppo
* National Museum of Aleppo
* Aleppo Centre for Culture and Arts
* University of Aleppo
* Mamoun University for Science and Technology
* Al-Shahba University
* Aleppo College
* École Amal
* International School of Aleppo
* Lycée français d'Alep

Entertainment|

* Al-Sabil Park
* Aleppo Public Park
* Al-Snoubari Park
* Abu Abdo
* Club d'Alep
* Sheraton Aleppo
* Shahba Mall

Streets and squares|

* Al-Hatab Square
* Farhat Square
* Sabaa Bahrat Square
* Saadallah al-Jabiri Square
* Liberty Square
* King Faisal Street

Notable people|

* Abd al-Rahman al-Kawakibi
* Al-Ma'arri
* Buhturi
* Harut Sassounian
* Hilarion Capucci
* Ibrahim Hananu
* Jerry Seinfeld
* Joseph Safra
* Levon Ter-Petrossian
* Louay Kayali
* Moustapha Akkad
* Mustafa Bey Barmada
* Nazim al-Kudsi
* Qustaki al-Himsi
* Ronaldo Mouchawar
* Rushdi al-Kikhya
* Omar Abu-Riche
* Paul of Aleppo
* Qustaki al-Himsi
* Saadallah al-Jabiri
* Sabah Fakhri
* Saint Maron
* Simeon Stylites

Nature|

* Queiq River
* Dhahab River
* Mount Simeon
* Kurd Mountains
* Mount Barsa
* Mount al-Hass
* Aleppo plateau
* Limestone Massif
* Sabkhat al-Jabbul

Sport|

| Venues|

* 7 April Stadium
* Ri'ayet al-Shabab Stadium
* Al-Assad Sports Arena
* Al-Hamadaniah Stadium
* Al-Ittihad Stadium
* Bassel al-Assad Swimming Complex
* Aleppo International Stadium
* Al-Hamadaniah Tennis Complex
* Al-Hamadaniah Olympic Swimming and Diving Complex
* Al-Hamadaniah Sports Arena

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Clubs|

* Al-Ittihad SC
* Al-Hurriya SC
* Al-Yarmouk SC
* Al-Herafyeen SC
* Jalaa SC
* Ommal Aleppo SC
* Ouroube SC
* Shorta Aleppo SC

Historical timeline|

* Rulers of Aleppo
* Kingdom of Armi
* Yamhad
* Palistin
* Bit Agusi
* Aleppo soap
* Dead Cities
* Siege of Aleppo (637)
* Aleppo Codex
* Hamdanids
* Mirdasids
* Zengids
* 1138 Aleppo earthquake
* Siege of Aleppo (1260)
* Battle of Marj Dabiq
* Aleppo Eyalet
* Levant Company
* Massacre of Aleppo (1850)
* Aleppo Vilayet
* Qudud Halabiya
* Baghdad Railway
* Aleppo International Airport
* State of Aleppo
* People's Party
* 1947 Aleppo pogrom
* Chemins de Fer Syriens
* Aleppo Artillery School massacre
* Siege of Aleppo (1980)
* Battle of Aleppo
* February 2012 bombings
* March 2012 bombings
* September 2012 bombings
* October 2012 bombings
* University bombings

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