About
The Arab European University (AEU) in Damascus, Syria, established in 2005, is a private institution known for its ambition to integrate Arab cultural identity with modern European academic standards. It offers a range of programs, with strong faculties typically including Pharmacy, Dentistry, Engineering (Civil, Architecture, Computer), and Business Administration, aiming to provide a contemporary education. While the primary language of instruction is Arabic, some technical courses may incorporate English, reflecting its "European" orientation. For international students, the experience is shaped by the university's commitment to a modern curriculum, though dedicated international student support offices or extensive English-taught programs are not prominently advertised given the regional context. AEU's distinctive characteristic is its unique mission to bridge Arab and European educational philosophies within its academic offerings.
Background
The Arab International University (AIU; Arabic: الْجَامِعَةُ الْعَرَبِيَّةُ الدَّوْلِيَّةُ, romanized: al-Jāmiʿat al-ʿArabīyat ad-Dawlīyah, formerly Arab European University) is a Syrian private university located in Ghabaghib, Daraa Governorate, Syria, founded in 2005. It was created under Presidential Decree No. 193 on the 06/05/2005. The campus is located on the international highway between Damascus and Daraa, 37 kilometres (23 miles) away from the capital, and after International University for Science and Technology toward Daraa. The total area of the campus is 211,000 square metres (52 acres).
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