University of Damascus

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The University of Damascus is the largest and oldest university in Syria, founded in 1923 through the merger of four older institutions. It was a pioneer in the Arab world by exclusively using Arabic for instruction and research. The university is located in Damascus, which is Syria's cultural and political center. The university library is also a significant resource. Syria has high literacy rates, with primary education being mandatory. The University of Damascus is one of several universities in Syria, with others including the University of Aleppo, Latakia University, and Homs University.123

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The University of Damascus was founded in 1923 through the joining of four older institutions of higher learning and was a pioneer in the Arab world for introducing Arabic as the sole language of instruction and research. It is the largest and oldest of Syria’s universities,…
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The University of Damascus was founded in 1923 through the joining of four older institutions of higher learning and was a pioneer in the Arab world for introducing Arabic as the sole language of instruction and research. It is the largest and oldest of Syria’s universities,…
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