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The University of Aleppo is one of Syria's largest and oldest public universities, renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings, particularly in engineering, medicine, and agriculture. While primarily serving Syrian students, it has historically attracted students from neighboring Arab countries, providing a traditional academic experience within a Syrian cultural context. The university does not feature extensive dedicated international programs or English-taught degrees comparable to Western institutions, but it offers a foundational education primarily in Arabic. A distinctive characteristic is its historical role as a major educational hub in northern Syria, significantly contributing to the region's professional workforce.
Background
University of Aleppo (Arabic: جَامِعَة حَلَب, romanized: Jāmiʿat Ḥalab, also called Aleppo University) is a public university located in Aleppo, Syria. It is the second largest university in Syria after the Damascus University. During 2005–06, the university had over 61,000 undergraduate students, over 1,500 post graduate students and approximately 2,400 faculty members. The university has 25 faculties and 10 intermediate colleges. Two branches of University of Aleppo were opened in 2015, in Azaz and Mare' by the Syrian opposition. They were integrated into the University in 2025.
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