Syrian-Turkish International University in Damascus Moves Toward Founding Agreement
Syria's Higher Education Minister Marwan al-Halabi announced that Damascus and Ankara are working to establish a Syrian-Turkish international university in Damascus. A Turkish delegation will visit to discuss the founding agreement, to be signed by Presidents Ahmad al-Sharaa and Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Key points
- Syria and Turkey plan a joint international university based in Damascus.
- A Turkish delegation will visit Damascus to discuss the founding agreement.
- The agreement will be signed by Presidents al-Sharaa and Erdogan.
- The agreement is not yet signed; the visit is a preparatory step.
What Is the Syrian-Turkish International University
Syria's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Marwan al-Halabi, announced that Damascus and Ankara are jointly working to establish an institution called the Syrian-Turkish International University, to be based in the Syrian capital. The project reflects growing institutional cooperation between the two countries in higher education and research, a sector with deep human ties, given the large Syrian community that studied and worked at Turkish universities in recent years.
When Will the Founding Agreement Be Signed
The minister said a Turkish delegation will visit Damascus to discuss the terms of the founding agreement as a prelude to its signing. According to the announcement, the agreement is expected to be signed by President Ahmad al-Sharaa of Syria and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in the near future, giving the project a high-level political endorsement from both governments.
What This Means for Syrian Students
For students inside Syria, a university built with Turkish academic partnership could offer internationally oriented higher education options without leaving Damascus. For Syrians abroad — particularly the many who studied in Turkey — such an institution could serve as a bridge for academic cooperation and eventual return, connecting their Turkish education with Syria's rebuilding job market.
What Are the Next Steps
The announced next step is the Turkish delegation's visit to Damascus to negotiate the agreement's details. In international university projects, founding agreements typically cover governance, funding, academic programs and admission rules before being submitted for formal signing at the presidential level, as planned here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Syrian-Turkish International University
It is a joint Syrian-Turkish university planned for Damascus, announced by Syria's Higher Education Minister Marwan al-Halabi. Its founding agreement is to be signed by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Has the Syrian-Turkish university been founded yet
Not yet. The founding agreement has not been signed. A Turkish delegation will visit Damascus to discuss its terms before the two presidents sign it in the near future.
Where will the Syrian-Turkish International University be located
The university will be based in Damascus, the Syrian capital, according to the announcement by Higher Education Minister Marwan al-Halabi.
Who announced the Syrian-Turkish university project
Syria's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Marwan al-Halabi, announced that Damascus and Ankara are jointly working on the project.
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