University of Hama (Arabic: جامعة حماة), founded in 2014 with 15 faculties, is a public university located in the city of Hama, Syria. It was established by Presidential Decree No. 19 for 2014 issued by Bashar Al-Assad.[1]

University of Hama
جامعة حماة
University of Hama Logo
Former names
part of Al-Baath University
TypePublic
EstablishedMay 13, 2014
PresidentAbdulrazzak Salem
Students25 000 (2017)
Location, ,
LanguageArabic
Colours  Green   Brown
Websitehama-univ.edu.sy

Structure

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Faculties [2]

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  • Veterinary Medicine: Founded in 1969[3] (as part of Aleppo university then part of Al-Baath University in 1979 and then part of Hama university in 2014).
  • Dentistry: Founded in 1979.[4]
  • Economics: Founded in 2005.
  • Physical Education: Founded in 2005.
  • Arts and Humanities: Founded in 2006.
  • Education: Founded in 2006.
  • Nursing: Founded in 2008.
  • Agriculture: Founded in 2011.
  • Medicine: Founded in 2012.
  • Architecture: Founded in 2013.
  • Applied Science: Founded in 2013.
  • Pharmacy: Founded in 2014.[5]
  • Science: Founded in 2014.[5]
  • Civil Engineering: Founded in 2016.
  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering: Founded in 2021.[6]
 
First Headquarters of the university (former building of Hama City Council)

Institutes

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  • Higher Institute of Languages.[7]
  • Technical Institute of Dentistry.
  • Technical Institute of Emergency Medical Services.
  • Technical Institute of Computer.
  • Technical Institute of Agricultural studies.
  • Technical Institute of Veterinary Medicine.
 
Hama University Headquarters

University Hospital

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Currently there is one university hospital being built in campus (nowadays medical students are being trained in Hama National Hospital and Assad Women and Children's Hospital, which are directed by Ministry of Health).[8][9]

Presidents

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  1. Azzam Riyad al-Kurdi[10]
  2. Mohamed Ziad Mamdouh Sultan[11]
  3. Abdulrazzak Salem [12]
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The emblem of Hama University represents the iconic ancient Norias of Hama city in brown color along with the decorated university name in green.

References

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  1. ^ "New university established in Hama, the sixth in Syria". sana.sy. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  2. ^ "جامعة حماة - Hama University - Home". www.hama-univ.edu.sy. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  3. ^ "About the Faculty". كلية الطب البيطري. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  4. ^ "About the Faculty". كلية طب الأسنان. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  5. ^ a b H. Said/M. Ismael (6 July 2014). "Decree on establishing new faculties at various universities". Syrian Arab News Agency. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Decree on establishing college of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Hama University". Syrian Arab News Agency. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Legislative decree establishing Higher Institute for Languages at Hama University". Syrian Arab News Agency. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  8. ^ Baraa Ali / Mazen Eyon (5 December 2021). "Higher Education Ministry inaugurates new scientific labs in Hama University". Syrian Arab News Agency. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  9. ^ "إبراهيم: 7 مشروعات في حماة بقيمة 5,7 مليارات ليرة". alwatanonline (in Arabic). Retrieved 2019-03-01.
  10. ^ al-Sabbagh, Hazem (2014-09-22). "Decree on naming Azzam Riyad al-Kurdi as rector of Hama University". Syrian Arab News Agency. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  11. ^ "Prime Minister inspects a number of developmental projects in Hama". Syrian Arab News Agency. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  12. ^ "جامعة حماة - Hama University - الدكتور "عبد الرزاق سالم " الاستاذ في جامعة حماه رئيساً لجامعة حماه". hama-univ.edu.sy. Retrieved 2022-04-07.

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