Mission of the International University for Science & Technology (IUST)

 Colleges and Academic Programs

IUST comprises six colleges that meet the needs of the local Syrian community and the Arab and regional communities:

• College of Business and Finance

• College of Information Technology

• College of Engineering and Technology

• College of Dentistry

• College of Pharmacy

• College of Arts and Sciences

Together, these colleges offer high-quality programs, courses, and concentrations. They challenge students with interactive learning at all levels. Cutting-edge technology, e-learning modules, e-library/virtual library, online databases, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are integrated into daily curriculum.

 Teaching, Research, and Community Service

IUST adopts strategies to carry out its mission in teaching, research, and community service efficiently. The university provides a spacious library with continuously updated references, periodicals, and materials for research, study, and educational purposes.

It also offers modern teaching and research laboratories, workshops, state-of-the-art equipment, internet access, and wireless connectivity throughout the campus.

 Learning Environment and Methodologies

The university uses contemporary instructional methods and maintains a student-centered, supportive learning environment. It promotes critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, independence, creativity, original thinking, leadership, and mastery of advanced technologies.

 Faculty and Staff Development

The academic staff forms the intellectual infrastructure of IUST. The university attracts world-class faculty through strict recruitment screening. Faculty promotion is linked to performance, research, and academic activities.

IUST also provides continuing educational opportunities for staff and encourages them to attend workshops to improve academic performance and stay updated on new trends and innovations.

 International Academic Cooperation

IUST nurtures links with international universities by signing cultural agreements and memoranda of understanding. These agreements support academic cooperation, faculty and student exchanges, and joint research and studies.

 Student Admission and Curriculum

Students gain admission based on merit and qualifications. IUST follows a rigorous admission policy. The university uses the American system, dividing study plans into semesters with assigned credit hours.

The curriculum provides in-depth teaching in specialized fields along with courses that enhance:

• Communication skills in Arabic and English

• Computer and internet literacy

An entrance exam evaluates students’ academic background and identifies the need for remedial courses.

 Student Evaluation and Research

IUST applies the ETS system to evaluate students at graduation, ensuring they demonstrate competency and meet standards in their fields. Evaluation results feed into the university’s self-assessment to improve programs and teaching methodology.

The university plans to establish an outreach consultation service center for research, studies, design, and innovation to support investment companies in Syria.

 Research, Patents, and Innovation

IUST encourages faculty and students to undertake fundamental, strategic, and applied research suitable for publication in reputable journals. Translating research results into patents supports technological development.

An incubator unit provides an environment to commercialize research outputs, helping knowledge-based companies and industries access infrastructure and research applications to support growth and performance.