International University for Science and Technology (IUST) (IUST; Arabic: الْجَامِعَةُ الدَّوْلِيَّةُ الْخَاصَّةُ لِلْعُلُومِ وَالتِّكْنُولُوجِيَا, romanized: al-Jāmiʿat ad-Dawlīyat al-Khāṣṣat li l-ʿUlūm wa t-Tiknūlūjiyā)[1] is a private university established in 2005, located in the city of Ghabagheb in Daraa Governorate, Syria. The university has seven faculties: dentistry, pharmacy, engineering and technology, information technology, business administration and finance, arts and sciences, and Architecture. The university has a liaison office at Damascus, Al Mazzeh Eastern villas.

History

After the beginning of the Syrian civil war in 2011, the university headquarters moved temporarily in 2013 to Damascus city in Kiwan opposite Tishreen Park near Umayyad Square, and the university continued in Kiwan until 2019 when it returned to its original headquarters in Ghabagheb, Daraa.

Message and Vision

The vision of IUST[2] is to become a worldwide center dedicated for excellence and creativity through its quality-oriented programs & scientific researches, through the quality initiative character, integrity, and commitment of its graduates, and by the active contribution to the human development on both local and regional levels. Based on its mission,[3] International University for Science and Technology is committed to academic excellence regarding the quality of education and its means in order to comply with the technological advancement, and to take part in the education of the whole person to suit all his needs on both scientific and cultural levels, to create an academic environment that develops research opportunities, and provide active community services. As of 2023, the president of the university[4] is Prof. Ammar Naser Agha (There a number of previous presidents[5] of the university), and the dean of students affairs is Dr. Waed Omran.[6] There are multiple faculty members as board of trustees,[7] advisory board,[8] trade union unity[9] and university council.[10]

Faculties

International University for Science and Technology (IUST)
الْجَامِعَةُ الدَّوْلِيَّةُ الْخَاصَّةُ لِلْعُلُومِ وَالتِّكْنُولُوجِيَا
MottoA lifelong commitment to knowledge.
TypePrivate
Established2005
PresidentProf. Dr. Amar Nasser Agha
Academic staff
277
Administrative staff
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Location
Ghabaghib, Daraa 37km from Damascus
,
Syria
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.iust.edu.sy

IUST includes seven faculties:

Organisation

IUST comprises the following seven colleges that meet the needs and demands of the local Syrian community and the Arab and regional communities as well:

  • College of Business and Finance[11]
  • College of Information Technology (As of 2023, this faculty has stopped accepting new students).
  • College of Engineering and Technology[12]
  • College of Dentistry[13]
  • College of Pharmacy[14]
  • College of Arts and Sciences[15]
  • College of Architecture[16]

Co-operation agreements

The University has signed several cooperation agreements with Arab and international universities, such as:

  • University of Damascus[17]
  • University of Utah
  • Brno University of Technology
  • Montana State University
  • University of Philadelphia - Jordan
  • O. P. Jindal Global University - India
  • University of Petra - Jordan
  • Damascus university.
  • Al Hawash University

Services at IUST

International University for Science and Technology serves two types of services. The first one is for the students,[18] and the second one is for the teachers.[19]

Rankings

As of August 2022, the university ranked 425 at the Arab Level and 7251 internationally, according to Webometrics for ranking universities.

Electronic Education Gate of IUST

Edugate[20][21] is a system composed of several services for visitors to the gate and the students[22][23][24] and teachers. It eases dealin with the academic system of the University and provides as much information to its users, while ensuring the validity and accuracy of information and updated directly.Edugate works in both Arabic and English, smooth and can be used by everyone, thus decreases headache in the University departments and saves time and effort.

Sustainable Development office

The sustainable development office at International University for Science and Technology[25] started in 2023. The office focuses on the SDGs at the university.

Scientific Research at International University for Science and Technology

There are multiple scientific research projects and published articles at International University for Science and Technology. For example, published articles of Faculty of Dentistry about dental implant,[26][27] frenectomy,[28] and tumors.[29][30][31][32] These projects are from Faculty of Dentistry clinics[33] at International University for Science and Technology.

References

  1. ↑ "International University for Science and Technology: Official website".
  2. ↑ "IUST Vision".
  3. ↑ "IUST mission".
  4. ↑ "IUST President".
  5. ↑ "IUST previous presidents".
  6. ↑ "Dean students".
  7. ↑ "IUST Board".
  8. ↑ "IUST advisory".
  9. ↑ "IUST trade".
  10. ↑ "IUST Counc".
  11. ↑ "Faculty of Finance Administration at IUST".
  12. ↑ "Faculty of Engineering and Technology at IUST".
  13. ↑ "Faculty of Dentistry at IUST".
  14. ↑ "Faculty of Pharmacy at IUST".
  15. ↑ "Faculty of Arts and Sciences at IUST".
  16. ↑ "Faculty of Archticture at IUST".
  17. ↑ "Damascus University".
  18. ↑ "IUST students services".
  19. ↑ "IUST teacher services".
  20. ↑ "Educat IUST 1".
  21. ↑ "Educate IUST 2".
  22. ↑ "Sch educate".
  23. ↑ "Guest educate".
  24. ↑ "Educate faculty staff".
  25. ↑ "Sustainable Development Office".
  26. ↑ Saad, Issa; Al-Raeei, Marwan; Azmeh, Chadi; Al-Ashkar, Imad; Saad, Maya; Agha, Ammar Nasser; Omran, Waad; Rkab, Mohamad Salem; Manadili, Ahmad Al; Alhamod, Mohamad Amen; Akas, Mohamad Esmael; Bitar, Norman; Msoti, Yamen (2023-11-03). "A titanium dental implant in the lower jaw for replacing missing molar: A case report". Medical Reports: 100017. doi:10.1016/j.hmedic.2023.100017. ISSN 2949-9186.
  27. ↑ "DI at IUST".
  28. ↑ Saad, Issa; Rkab, Mohamad Salem; Al Manadili, Ahmad; Al-Raeei, Marwan; Azmeh, Chadi; Nasser Agha, Ammar; Omran, Waad; Suliman, Ahmad; Badwi, Amer; Daghstani, Ahmad; Alsobh, Wasim; Khaita, Ziad; Maltali, Mohanad; Albani, Ahmad; Mashfg, Imad (2023-12-01). "A specific surgical operation for frenectomy in the upper lip of a young man in his forties: Case report". Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 12: 100461. doi:10.1016/j.adoms.2023.100461. ISSN 2667-1476.
  29. ↑ Al-Raeei, Marwan; Al-Jabban, M Osama; Azmeh, Chadi; Al-Raeei, Amr (2023-12-01). "Bibliometrics study of the cancer research in the faculties of medicine and dentistry during Syrian crisis". Oral Oncology Reports. 8: 100105. doi:10.1016/j.oor.2023.100105. ISSN 2772-9060.
  30. ↑ Saad, Issa; Rkab, Mohamad Salem; Al Manadili, Ahmad; Alkhori, Tala; Alhaja, Remon; Kabani, Rama; Albokaii, Joudi; Al-Raeei, Marwan; Azmeh, Chadi; Marouf, Thayer (2023-12-01). "Surgical removal of bone tumour from the jaws to prepare the jaws to receive full dental compensation: Case report". Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 12: 100456. doi:10.1016/j.adoms.2023.100456. ISSN 2667-1476.
  31. ↑ Saad, Issa; Saad, Maya; Darwich, Zeina; Al-Raeei, Marwan; Azmeh, Chadi; Rkab, Mohamad Salem; Al Manadili, Ahmad (2024-03-01). "Assessment and treatment of large tumor from the jaws in a 55-Syrian male patient: A case report". Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 13: 100476. doi:10.1016/j.adoms.2023.100476. ISSN 2667-1476.
  32. ↑ Saad, Issa; Jokhadar, Maya; Rkab, Mohamad Salem; Al Manadili, Ahmad; Al-Raeei, Marwan; Azmeh, Chadi; Alhariri, Mohamad Kamel; Jasem, Mohamad; Khalil, Rgena; Kalo, Yussef; Agha, Ammar; Omran, Waad (2024-01-01). "Pedunculated oral fibroma in an 11-year-old patient: A case study". Oral Oncology Reports: 100143. doi:10.1016/j.oor.2023.100143. ISSN 2772-9060.
  33. ↑ "Clinics of Faculty of Dentistry".


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