Tishreen University

University residence

Per the Legislative Decree No. 12 dated May 20, 1971, the University was founded under the name of the University ofLattakia. But to honor (the second) anniversary of Syria’s victories in the 1973 war of October (Tishreen), then the name was changed into Tishreen University, as mandated by the Legislative Decree No. 25 of 1975.

Enrollment in the University began in the academic year 1971-1972 in three faculties:the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Agriculture,and the Faculty of Arts. All three Faculties were located in various parts in the city of Lattakia.

The University is run by:

A) The University Council.

B) The President of the University.

The University Council looks into the administrative, executive, academic, and financial affairs of the University in addition to other matters as stated in the code of University Regulations and other effective codes. The University Council consists of the President of the University, the two Vice-Presidents, the Faculty Deans, a Teachers' Union representative, three students representing the National Union of Syrian Students, and a Ministry of Higher Education representative. The Registrar of the University acts as the secretary of the University Council. In addition to the University Council, there are two councils:

i. The Council for Academic Affairs, which looks into all the academic aspects and development of the faculties. This Council consists of its President, who is the Vice-President of the university for Academic Affairs, the entire Faculties’ Vice-Deans for Academic Affairs, Teachers' Union representative, and two Graduate student representatives. The Assistant Registrar of the University acts as the Secretary of this Council.

ii. The Council for Students’ Affairs, which looks into all aspects related to student issues or whatever matters referred to it by the University Council. The Council for Student Affairs consists of its President, who is the Vice-President of the University for Administrative and Students’ Affairs, and the Faculties' Vice-Deans for Students’ Affairs, a Teachers' Union representative, and two representatives from the National Union of Syrian Students. The Assistant Registrar of the University serves as the Secretary of the Council for Students’ Affairs.

Each faculty is administered by the Faculty Council and the Dean of the Faculty Council consists of the Dean of said faculty, the two Vice-Deans, Heads of Departments in the Faculty, a Teachers' Union representative, a representative from the National Union of Syrian Students, and a Graduate Student representative. The Head Secretary in the Faculty serves as the secretary of the Faculty Council.

Each department in the Faculty has a General Body and a Department Council. The latter consists of the Head of the Department, the faculty members in said department, Ministry of Higher Education instructors, members of the Technical Staff in the department, a representative from the laboratory committee in the department, a student representative, and a graduate student representative (if any).

Academic Staff of the University

The academic Staff of the University consists of faculty members, Higher Education instructors, members of the technical staff, teaching assistants, and full-time engineers.

Faculty Members: 892

Higher Education Instructors: 24

Members of the Technical Staff: 133

Teaching Assistants: 598

Engineers: 420

Administrative and Laboratory Workers

Laboratory Workers: 240

Administrative Employees: 1119

Faculties of the University

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The Intermediate Institute of Agriculture (IIA)

TheIIA was founded at Tishreen University per a 1974 Decree. The duration of study in this institute is two years. The Institute offers specialization starting from the second year of study in the following areas:

· Animal Breeding.

· Plant production.

The Intermediate Institute of Engineering (IIA)

TheIIE was founded at Tishreen University per a 1979 Decree. The duration of study in this institute is two years. The Institute offers specialization in the following areas:

· Drawing and Geometric Objectification.

· Building Construction.

· Irrigation and Sewage.

· Land Survey.

· Transportation and Telecommunications.

· Environmental Engineering.

The Intermediate Institute of Medicine (IIM)

The IIM was established at Tishreen University per a 1979 Ministry of Higher Education Code. The duration of study at the IIM is two years. The Institute offers specialization in the following areas:

· Nursing.

· Laboratories.

· Radiology.

· Anesthesia.

· Physical Therapy.

The Intermediate Institute of Commerce (IIC)

The IIC was established at Tishreen University per a 1980 Ministry of Higher Education Code. The duration of study at the IIC is two years, and students can specialize either in Accounting or Administration in their second year of study.

The Intermediate Institute of Administration Skills (IIAS)

The IISS was founded at Tishreen University per a 1995 Ministry of Higher Education Code. The duration of study at the IISS is two years.

The Intermediate Institute of Computer (IIC)

The IIC was founded at Tishreen University per a 1998 Ministry of Higher Education Code. The duration of study at the IIC is two years.

The School of Nursing

The school of Nursing was opened per Code No. 2 of 1984. The school has a capacity to house 173 interns (females) to be trained as regular nurses as well as nurses in general and specialized nursing to meet the needs ofAl-Assad University Hospital ofTishreen University.