Location

 The University is located in the city of Ghabagheb on the highway between Daraa Governorate and the Syrian capital of Damascus, about 35 km. from the City Center, in Um El Qusur.

 

Establishment

The International University for Science and Technology was established in 2005 by the Republican Decree No. (194) of May 6, 2005.

Instruction started in the Fall Semester of the academic year 2005/2006.

Construction of the University Administration Building, classrooms, laboratories, offices of college deans and academic and administrative staff, as well as other academic and social resources and utilities have now been completed with a total area of 11,000 square meters, However, the University has plans to erect further buildings and resources, over the coming few years, to accommodate and support its plans of expansion and development, with an area extending to some 50,000 square meters.

 

IUST Vision, Tasks and Objectives

Higher Education is playing an instrumental role in the overall process of progress and development. The major concern of decision-makers in higher education, nowadays, is to contribute to the country's sustainable and comprehensive development.

In Syria, great emphasis is now being placed on the sector of higher education, under the guidance and supervision of the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education, given the vital, crucial and constructive impact of this sector on the increased productivity and global competitiveness of the country's economic, industrial, health, social and business sectors. Over the past decade, the higher education sector in Syria has witnessed drastic changes and reforms in the form, content, delivery and methodologies of instruction, with the ultimate objective of attaining sound standards of higher education qualifications, and encouraging continuous improvement in the management of the quality of higher education.

Against this background, the International University for Science and Technology (IUST) was established to serve as a pioneering institution of higher education and as a pillar of endogenous capacity-building. In that, the University will join hands with the various sectors to contribute to the country's ongoing growth and change by means of training a selected group of students and graduates who will contribute, meaningfully and effectively, upon their graduation, to the economy of knowledge of the third millennium.

IUST seeks to provide a platform of quality-oriented programs and academic excellence for:

 

• The acquisition of new and ever-changing knowledge and its dissemination and extension of its applications beyond the boundaries of the campus.

 

• The encouragement of intellectual independence and personal initiative towards creativity and innovation.

 

• Contributing to the sustainable development of the local and regional communities.

 

• The advancement of the output of scientific research and academic studies and the employment of knowledge and technology in industrial applications.

 

• The provision of life-long continuous education and the acquisition of knowledge and know-how within the context of a lifelong perspective.

 

• The support of high-caliber research papers, publications, and studies that address timely issues of paramount importance.

 

• The mounting of academic symposia, conferences, and colloquies that foster the sharing of high-level expertise necessary to accelerate socio-economic progress.

 

• The rendering of consultations and services streamlined to serve developmental plans and societal needs.

To attain its desired objectives, IUST will demonstrate a continuing commitment to adopting  constructive dialogue and interaction by means of  supporting free expression, critical thinking and diversity in ideas; fostering the growth of humane values and protecting individuals' human rights; and abiding to the principles of equality, equity, justice, equal opportunities and freedom.

 

IUST Objectives:

IUST strives to be a major research-led and excellence-oriented institution of higher education with the following fundamental aims:

 

• Preparing skilled leaders and specialized cadres in the various fields of knowledge who would harness the process of sustainable development in the 21^st century.

 

• Encouraging academic research of international standing that is linked to the process of social and economic progress, building and development.

 

• Linking the output of university education with the ever-changing needs and requirements of the public and private sectors.

 

• Rendering of services that contribute effectively and efficiently to the welfare, development and prosperity of the local community.

 

• Nurturing the pure scientific and objective approach that fosters academic freedom, freedom of expression, respect of others' opinions, team work, and responsible and critical thinking.

 

• Widening and enhancing networking with universities, and academic and research institutions worldwide with a view to sharing and exchanging knowledge, expertise, and know-how, and employing these for the welfare, benefit and academic and cultural enrichment of the country.

 

• Providing the most conducive academic environment that fosters distinction, excellence, innovation and talent.