University of Kalamoon
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Type | Private |
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Established | 18 August 2003; 21 years ago (2003-08-18) |
Students | 7000 (2011) |
Location | Deir Atiyah, An-Nabek District, Syria |
Website | http://www.uok.edu.sy |
The University of Kalamoon[1] (Arabic: جامعة القلمون الخاصة) is a private, accredited university located in Deir Atiyah An-Nabek District Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria, located between the Qalamoun Mountains and the Eastern Lebanon Mountains, 88 kilometres (55 miles) north of the capital Damascus.
It is the first private university in Syria, and was founded on August 18, 2003.[2]
Academic agreements
Universities/International Institutions:
University of Glamorgan
University of Michigan
University of Amsterdam
University of Oklahoma
University of Paris 8
Eastern Mediterranean University
Islamic Azad University
University of Wyoming
University of Strasbourg
National Center for University and Study Services CNOUS
University of Genoa, CRUIE Research Center for Town Planning and Environmental Engineering
High School of Communication ENST
Institute of Political Studies and the National Institute of Political Sciences (Science-PO)
- The Network of Syrian Scientists and Innovators in the Expatriate NOSSTIA
International Center for Educational Studies (CIEP)
University of Berlin, Teaching Hospital
United Nations Volunteer Program
2- Universities/local and Arab institutions:
Department of Medical Services - Syrian Ministry of Defense
University of Anbar
Tishreen University
Cairo University
In addition to scientific and academic cooperation, these agreements included other important topics, including: Quality control and development of the academic system and study plans
- Scientific and cultural exchange, including the exchange of scientific publications
- Postgraduate programs, conducting joint scientific research and projects, and organizing specialized conferences.
- Faculty exchange, student exchange, student research support, and training.
Twinning between some faculties of the university and its counterparts in international universities
Faculties
University of Kalamoon includes nine faculties:
- Medicine[3]
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Engineering
- Business & Management
- Diplomacy & International relations
- Applied Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Media