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]
جامعة حماة | |
 University of Hama Logo | |
Former names | part of Al-Baath University |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | May 13, 2014 |
| President | Abdulrazzak Salem |
| Students | 25 000 (2017) |
| Location | , , |
| Language | Arabic |
| Colours | Green Brown |
| Website | hama-univ.edu.sy |
Structure
Faculties [2]
- 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]
Institutes
- 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.
University Hospital
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
Logo
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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