Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology

The Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HIAST) (Arabic: المعهد العالي للعلوم التطبيقية والتكنولوجيا‎) is an engineering and technology university in Damascus, Syria, which was established in 1983.

Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology (HIAST)
المعهد العالي للعلوم التطبيقية والتكنولوجيا
TypePublic university
Established1983
DirectorMaher Suleiman
Location
Damascus and Aleppo
,
Syria
Websitehiast.edu.sy/en

HIAST has been described as a branch of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC) for applied science. Jane's Information Group Intelligence Services and other analysts believe SSRC is responsible for research and development of nuclear, biological, chemical and missile technology and weapons,[1][2] including ballistic missiles, as well as advanced conventional arms.[3] The Syrian military is required to authorize all SSRC appointments in HIAST.[4] In 2007, the US Treasury banned dealings with three SSRC subsidiaries, including HIAST.[5]

Information

HIAST was established in 1983 with the aim to qualify personnel to conduct scientific and technological research in all applied sciences and technology fields, so they can participate in the scientific and economic process in Syria. HIAST provides opportunities to make progress in applied research fields by joining courses to be awarded the degree of engineering Diploma, Master and Doctorate.

HIAST extends the scientific applications which it conducts in cooperation with several public and private bodies in Syria, and also executes joint projects at the regional and international levels to transfer technology and exchange experience.[6]

HIAST awards the Engineering Diplomas (5 years undergraduate) in one of the following specialties:

    • Telecommunication engineering.
    • Electronic Systems engineering.
    • Mechatronic engineering.
    • Informatics engineering.
    • Material engineering.
    • Aeronautics engineering (Aleppo).

HIAST also offers seven Masters programs (2 years postgraduate, “by-research” academic masters):

    • Communication Systems.
    • Control and Robotics.
    • Informatics and Decision Support Systems.
    • Big Data Systems.
    • Optical Science and Engineering.
    • Materials Science and Engineering.

In addition, HIAST also awards PhD degrees in communications, informatics, control systems and in materials science and engineering.

In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate programs at HIAST, continuous research and development activities are undertaken by HIAST engineers and researchers working in different departments, laboratories and technology centers. Some of these R&D activities are undertaken in collaboration with national and international universities, research centers & organizations.

Its main campus is in the Hameesh area[7] of the Barzeh municipality of Damascus,[8] and a second location in Aleppo.[8]

Ranking

HIAST has been established in 1983 to be the top academic institute in Syria. It has been ranked as the top academic institution in Syria since its establishment except for few years.[9] In 2017, HIAST was ranked 1st in Syria and 4327th in world ranking [10]

Notable alumni
  • Imad Abdel Ghani Sabouni - Minister of Communications 2007-
  • Omran Kouba, mathematician - former director of HIAST (2002-2004), former director of the National center for curriculum development,(2014-2015).[11]
  • Nidal Chamoun - theoretical physicist[12]

References
  1. "Scientific Studies and Research Center". Nuclear Threat Initiative. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  2. Special Weapons Agencies. GlobalSecurity. 24 July 2011.
  3. Gertz, Bill (23 July 1996). "CIA Suspects Chinese Firm of Syria Missile Aid". The Washington Times. Retrieved 22 August 2015 – via Questia Online Library.
  4. Shoham, Dany (2002). "Guile, gas and germs: Syria's ultimate weapons". Middle East Quarterly. Philadelphia, Pa.: Middle East Forum. 9 (3): 53–61. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
  5. "Three Entities Targeted by Treasury for Supporting Syria's WMD Proliferation". US Department of the Treasury. 4 January 2007. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  6. http://www.hiast.edu.sy/node/145
  7. "HIAST". Facebook. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  8. "Contact us". Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  9. http://www.webometrics.info/en/Asia/Syrian Arab Republic
  10. "Syrian Universities Ranking".
  11. "Omran Kouba".
  12. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nidal_Chamoun

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