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.
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 18 August 2003 |
| Students | 7000 (2011) |
| Location | |
| Website | http://www.uok.edu.sy |
It is the first private university in Syria, and was founded on August 18, 2003.[2]
Academic agreements
editUniversities/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
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University of Kalamoon includes nine faculties:
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ University of Kalamoon.
- ^ "جامعة القلمون الخاصة". uok.edu.sy (in Arabic). 2019-10-09. Archived from the original on 2020-01-10.
- ^ "Faculty of Medicine – University of Kalamoon".