Damascus University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3660 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1238 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 28 | In Syria |
| #1 of 8 | In Damascus |
| #455 of 2,229 | For Orthodontics |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Enrollment
- 137,980
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.damascusuniversity.edu.sy
- Languages
- Arabic
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 67% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May) |
| Enrollment | 137,980 |
We've calculated the 67% acceptance rate for Damascus University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Damascus University has published 5,505 scientific papers with 52,780 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Pathology, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Surgery, and Genetics.
Damascus University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 37 |
| 1993 | 11 | 28 |
| 1994 | 7 | 32 |
| 1995 | 7 | 38 |
| 1996 | 7 | 34 |
| 1997 | 7 | 55 |
| 1998 | 16 | 58 |
| 1999 | 16 | 66 |
| 2000 | 23 | 89 |
| 2001 | 25 | 123 |
| 2002 | 20 | 177 |
| 2003 | 27 | 197 |
| 2004 | 29 | 254 |
| 2005 | 38 | 242 |
| 2006 | 35 | 303 |
| 2007 | 29 | 375 |
| 2008 | 55 | 387 |
| 2009 | 45 | 452 |
| 2010 | 97 | 554 |
| 2011 | 127 | 659 |
| 2012 | 164 | 915 |
| 2013 | 151 | 1124 |
| 2014 | 169 | 1367 |
| 2015 | 200 | 1562 |
| 2016 | 180 | 1792 |
| 2017 | 168 | 1997 |
| 2018 | 227 | 2474 |
| 2019 | 276 | 3097 |
| 2020 | 418 | 4167 |
| 2021 | 606 | 5433 |
| 2022 | 636 | 6611 |
| 2023 | 763 | 8064 |
| 2024 | 790 | 9035 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Damascus University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's/Licence Degree | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Arabic, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Dentistry, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Fine Arts, French, Geography, German, Hebrew, History, Horticulture, Islamic Studies, Italian, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Persian, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Russian, Social Studies, Spanish, Turkish |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy |
Damascus University alumni
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Bashar al-Assad
- Enrolled in Damascus University
- 1982-1988 graduated with bachelor's degree in medicine
- Occupations
- statesperson
- Biography
-
Bashar al-Assad is a Syrian politician, military officer, and former dictator who served as the president of Syria from 2000 until his government was overthrown by Syrian rebels in 2024. As president, Assad was commander-in-chief of the Syrian Arab Armed Forces and secretary-general of the Central Command of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party. He is the son of Hafez al-Assad, who ruled Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000.
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Mahmoud Abbas
- Occupations
- juristpolitician
- Biography
-
Mahmoud Abbas, also known by the kunya Abu Mazen (Arabic: أَبُو مَازِن, ʾAbū Māzin), is a Palestinian politician who has been serving as the president of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) since 2005. He has been the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) since 2004, PNA president since January 2005, and State of Palestine president since May 2005. Abbas is also a member of the Fatah party and was elected chairman in 2009.
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Bassel al-Assad
- Occupations
- civil engineerpoliticianmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Bassel al-Assad was a Syrian military officer, engineer and politician. He was the eldest son of the 18th Syrian president Hafez al-Assad. He was expected to succeed his father as president until his death in a car crash in January 1994. After his death, his younger brother Bashar became heir apparent to the Syrian presidency and ultimately succeeded their father upon his death.
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Kosai Khauli
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Kosai Khauli is a Syrian actor. He portrayed the king of Egypt Ismai’il Pasha in the 2014 historic TV drama Saraya Abdeen that aired on MBC in 2014.
Damascus University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Economics and Commerce | Business and Commerce, Economics |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
| Faculty : Islamic Studies | Islamic Studies |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Letters | Arabic, Arts and Humanities, English, French, Geography, History, Japanese, Journalism, Library Science, Persian, Philosophy, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Science | Natural Sciences |
| Institute : Administrative Development | Development Studies |
| Institute : Language Institute | Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | DU جامعة دمشق |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1923 |
| Motto | My Lord, increase me in knowledge (Quran, 20:114) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Damascus Syria |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,685,000 |