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Everything related to universities around the world, including news, rankings, academic disciplines, and student life.

Trump criticizes American universities: "They have been corrupted by anti-American ideologies"

Trump confirmed that his administration would take strict action against institutions that practice illegal discrimination based on race or gender.

Temporary Accommodation for Students from Sweida in the University City of Damascus During the Supplementary Exam Period

The Director of the University City in Damascus, Imad al-Din al-Ayubi, announced the provision of temporary accommodation for students from Sweida Governorate who are enrolled in the faculties of Damascus University and wish to take the supplementary exams for the academic year 2024-2025.

The Syrian Higher Education Ministry Allows Students to Reapply for Admission Provided They Cancel Their Previous Enrollment

The Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced on Wednesday a new decision that allows students who have previously been accepted or enrolled in a public university and who applied this year with a high school diploma (2025 cycle) to reapply for the general admission process.

Nobel Prize in Medicine 2025 Honors Discoverers of the Mechanism of 'Self-Regulation' in the Immune System

Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2025, in recognition of their discovery of critical mechanisms that enable the immune system to restrain itself and prevent it from attacking healthy body tissues.

Cooperation Agreement for the Rehabilitation of University Laboratories between the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and the Organization "Humanity for All"

The Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research signed a new cooperation agreement on Sunday with the organization "Humanity for All", aimed at equipping and renovating laboratories in several university hospitals, as part of a plan to support the medical and educational infrastructure in Syria.

Cancellation of government grants for private universities in Syria starting from the academic year 2025–2026

Dr. Mohammed Al-Suwaid, Assistant Minister of Higher Education for Private Education Affairs and Chairman of the Digital Transformation Committee, announced that the Higher Education Council decided in its last session to cancel the grants allocated to private universities starting from the academic year 2025–2026.

Presidential Decree Establishing Idlib University and Merging Its Associated Colleges into a Unified Structure

Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara issued a decree today, Thursday, declaring Idlib University officially established as of August 2, 2015, with its numerical staff approved from the same date, in an organizational step aimed at unifying the academic and administrative structure in the governorate.

The Syrian Minister of Higher Education and the Acting Hungarian Ambassador Discuss Strengthening Academic Partnership

The Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi, discussed with the Acting Hungarian Ambassador in Damascus, Istvan Gyula Shush, mechanisms to strengthen the ties of bilateral cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific research.

Aleppo University Clarifies the Truth About the Broken Statues in the Faculty of Arts: Only Removal of Old Projects

"The artworks that appeared broken in the campus of the Faculty of Fine Arts were not actually destroyed, but rather old student projects that had deteriorated due to time and weather conditions were removed."

Syrian Higher Education Reduces Admission Rates for Students Returning from Abroad

In a strategic move aimed at supporting Syrian students returning from non-Syrian universities, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced today, Wednesday, a reduction in admission rates for several university specializations within the transfer and equivalent conversion competition for the academic year 2025–2026.

Damascus University Among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide According to Stanford and Elsevier Rankings

Damascus University has achieved a significant academic milestone by being listed among the top 2% of scientists around the world, according to a ranking issued by Stanford University in collaboration with the global research institution Elsevier, which is one of the most prominent internationally recognized scientific rankings.

Riyadh Hosts the Syrian Universities Forum for the First Time to Enhance the Regional Presence of Higher Education

For the first time, the Saudi capital Riyadh witnesses the launch of the Syrian Universities Forum, in a prominent academic event organized by the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research from September 21 to 22, 2025, held at the Holiday Inn in the Al-Izdihar neighborhood.

Syria Launches Unified University Admission Process and 'My University' Application in a Historic Step After Liberation

The Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi, announced today, Monday, that the ministry is preparing to issue the general admission process for university acceptance by the end of this week, which will be unified and comprehensive for all Syrian universities, both public and private, in an unprecedented step aimed at enhancing fairness and transparency in university admissions.

The Final Competitions of the Syrian University Programming Contest Launched with the Participation of 78 Teams

Today, at the centers of the universities of Homs, Damascus, and Al-Manara Private University, the final round of the Syrian University Programming Contest (SCPC 15) in its fifteenth edition was launched, with the participation of 78 teams representing 22 universities.

Qatar Continues Its Humanitarian Support for Syria Through Air and Land Bridges and Relief Convoys

The Chargé d'Affaires of the Qatari Embassy in Damascus, Mr. Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, confirmed that the humanitarian aid provided by the State of Qatar to Syria comes as part of Doha's ongoing commitment to support the Syrian people and enhance joint efforts with Damascus to develop long-term developmental and humanitarian plans.

Orban Calls on Europe to Conclude a Direct Security Agreement with Russia

The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged European leaders to head to Moscow to conclude a security agreement between the European Union and Russia.

Saudi Arabia Launches Humanitarian Projects in Damascus to Support Health and Food Security

The Syrian capital, Damascus, witnessed today, Sunday, the launch of a series of humanitarian projects provided by the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works, with the presence of a delegation from the Damascus Governorate and several official figures.

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