University of Science and Technology (Yemen)

The University of Science and Technology, Yemen (USTY) (Arabic: لجامعة العلوم والتكنولجيا في اليمن) is a non-profit university located in Aden, Yemen.[2][1]

University of Science and Technology, Yemen
TypePrivate
Established1994 (1994)
RectorProf. Dr. Abdulghany Hameed
Academic staff
188[1]
Students13,361[1]
Undergraduates12,500+[1]
Postgraduates1000+[1]
Location
Main Campus Aden[2]
,
Yemen
LanguageArabic
Websiteust.edu

The university is a member of the Association of Arab Universities, Arab Higher Education Institutions, Arab Network for Open and Distance Education, the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World, the Federation of International Universities, and the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE).[3]

History

The University of Science and Technology Yemen (USTY) was established in 1994 as the National College of Science and Technology as a non-profit private university.[1]

In 1996, the Center for Renewable Energy and Electronic Design was established at the university as a solar energy center.[4]

In 2020, due to the Houthis' prolonged control of the university's headquarters, facilities, and hospital in Sana'a, the university moved its headquarters to the interim capital, Aden.[5][6][7]

Branches
  • Hadhramout Branch[8]
  • Taiz Branch, Al-Medina[9]

Centers
  • International Language Center[10]
  • University Book Center[11]
  • Center for Talent Development[12]
  • Medical Education Center[13]
  • GIS Center for Training and Research[14]
  • Center for Renewable Energy and Electronic Design[4]
  • Center for Studies, Research and Engineering Consultations[15]

Faculties

In cooperation with foreign universities, it runs degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Its own academic programs have seen expansion, and it now has eight faculties:

  • Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences[16]
  • Faculty of Engineering and Computing[17]
  • Faculty of Humanities and Administrative Sciences[18]
  • Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Education[19]
  • Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research[20]

Journals
  • The Arab Journal for Quality Assurance of Higher Education (AJQHI), published in collaboration with the General Secretariat of the Association of Arab Universities[21]
  • The International Journal for Talent Development (IJTD), published by the Centre of Talent Development[22]
  • The Journal of Social Studies (JSS), published by the faculty of humanities and administrative sciences[23]
  • The Journal of Science & Technology (JST), published by the faculty of computing and engineering[24]
  • Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences, published by the faculty of medicine and health sciences[25]

Rankings

University of Science and Technology in Yemen is regarded as a prestigious university in Yemen.[1] In 2022, QS World University Rankings gave it a rank of 131–150 in Arab region.[1]

In Webometrics Ranking of World Universities ranking, it was ranked within the top-two universities in Yemen.[26]

Accreditation

It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).[3]

Notable alumni

Presidents

See also

References
  1. "University of Science & Technology, Yemen". QS Rankings.
  2. "وكيلا وزارة التعليم العالي يزوران جامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا بعدن". وكالة الانباء اليمنية Saba Net :: سبأ نت.
  3. https://ust.edu/en/formation/
  4. https://ust.edu/en/center-of-renewable-energy-and-electronic-projects/
  5. "جامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا تنقل مقرها الرئيس من صنعاء بسبب تعنت الحوثيين". اليمن نت. 20 September 2020.
  6. خاص, صنعاء-. ""جامعة العلوم" تنقل مقر فرعها الرئيسي إلى عدن بسبب مضايقات الحوثيين". الموقع بوست.
  7. الأخبار, المصدر أونلاين-غرفة. "جامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا تعلن نقل مقرها الرئيسي إلى عدن ابتداءً من الشهر القادم". المصدر أونلاين.
  8. https://ust.edu/en/hadramout-branch-university/
  9. "University of Science & Technology - Taiz Branch". Times Higher Education (THE). 27 February 2022.
  10. https://ust.edu/en/international-language-center/
  11. https://ust.edu/en/university-book-center/
  12. https://ust.edu/en/center-for-talent-development/
  13. https://ust.edu/en/medical-training-center/
  14. https://ust.edu/en/gis-center-for-training-and-research/
  15. https://ust.edu/en/center-of-engineering-research-and-consultation/
  16. https://ust.edu/en/faculty-of-medicine-and-health-sciences/
  17. https://ust.edu/en/faculty-of-engineering-and-computing/
  18. https://ust.edu/en/faculty-of-humanities-and-administrative-sciences/
  19. "Best University for Distance e-Learning Bachelor Degree Programme in Yemen". 9 March 2021.
  20. "Deanship of Postgraduate Studies & Scientific Research in Yemen". 19 March 2021.
  21. "About the Journal | The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education". journals.ust.edu.
  22. "About the Journal | The International Journal for Talent Development". journals.ust.edu.
  23. "About the Journal | Journal of Social Studies". journals.ust.edu.
  24. "About the Journal | Journal of Science and Technology". journals.ust.edu.
  25. "About the Journal | Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences". journals.ust.edu.
  26. "University | Ranking Web of Universities: Webometrics ranks 30000 institutions". www.webometrics.info.
  27. C. Jacobs. 24 October 2011. "Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman – A Profile." Middle East Research Institute, Inquiry & Analysis Series Report No.752. Retrieved 24 October 2011 MEMRI

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