Presidential Decree 183 Establishes Syria's National Advanced Technology Track
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued Decree 183 of 2026 establishing the National Advanced Technology Track, supervised by the Ministries of Education and Higher Education. It creates specialized high schools admitting students through a national entrance exam and new advanced technology faculties in public universities.
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Key points
- Decree 183 of 2026 established Syria's National Advanced Technology Track.
- Advanced technology schools admit students at the start of secondary school via a national exam.
- Two specializations: digital and industrial advanced technology.
- Advanced technology faculties will open in public universities for track graduates.
- Admission dates and school locations have not yet been announced.
What Is Syria's National Advanced Technology Track?
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has issued Decree 183 of 2026 establishing the National Advanced Technology Track, supervised by the Ministries of Education and Higher Education and coordinated with other relevant ministries. Syria, like many countries rebuilding after years of conflict, is seeking to build a skilled technology workforce, and this track is designed to prepare highly qualified national cadres in advanced modern technologies.
The core concept is a single, integrated educational chain. Instead of separate secondary and university stages, students move from specialized secondary schooling directly into applied and research-based higher education in the same field, aligning training with the needs of a modern labor market.
Advanced Technology Schools and the National Entrance Exam
Under the decree, specialized institutions called Advanced Technology Schools will be created within the secondary stage. They will admit students at the beginning of secondary school, provided they pass a unified national entrance examination — meaning admission is selective rather than based on grades alone.
The decree specifies two specializations for these schools:
- Digital advanced technology.
- Industrial advanced technology.
University Pathway: Faculties of Advanced Technology
At the university level, the decree establishes a dedicated track within public universities for holders of the advanced technology secondary certificate, housed in new institutions called Faculties of Advanced Technology. This gives graduates of the specialized schools a purpose-built academic route to continue applied and research education in their field rather than competing for general university seats.
What This Means for Syrians
For Syrian families, the decree opens an early planning option: a student can choose a technology-focused path from the start of secondary school and follow it through to university. It may also interest families in the diaspora considering a return to the Syrian education system for their children.
However, the decree sets out only the general framework. Key details remain unpublished: no start dates for admissions, no list of governorates where the new schools will open, and no specifics about the national entrance exam. Parents and students are awaiting implementing regulations from the Ministries of Education and Higher Education.
Frequently asked questions
What is Syria's National Advanced Technology Track?
An educational pathway created by Decree 183 of 2026, supervised by the education and higher education ministries. It starts with specialized secondary schools and extends to Advanced Technology Faculties in public universities, aiming to prepare highly qualified national technology specialists.
How are students admitted to Advanced Technology Schools?
The schools admit students at the beginning of the secondary stage, conditional on passing a unified national entrance examination. Details of the exam and application dates have not yet been announced.
What specializations do the new technology schools offer?
The decree approves two specializations: digital advanced technology and industrial advanced technology. Students continue in closely related fields when they move on to university.
Will there be university faculties for track graduates?
Yes. The decree creates Faculties of Advanced Technology in public universities, dedicated to holders of the advanced technology secondary certificate, allowing them to continue applied and research-based higher education.
When does registration for the technology schools begin?
No admission dates or governorate locations for the new schools have been announced yet. Parents and students are waiting for implementation details from the Ministries of Education and Higher Education.
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