Elite technical institute for Syrian and Arab engineering talent.
The Arab world once stood at the center of human knowledge—from Baghdad's House of Wisdom to Damascus's scholarly institutions. Today, we face a crisis not of capability, but of institutional decay.
The Umayyad Institute of Technology operates on a principle: National Utility. Excellence in technical education requires institutional integrity, analytical rigor, and direct contribution to Syria's technological sovereignty.
This institute is a Digital Faculty by design—not by constraint. The modern era permits us to build differently: to assemble the finest instructors regardless of borders, and demonstrate that Syria can lead in technical systems education.
We do not train generalists. We produce systems engineers capable of reconstructing national infrastructure: secure networks, cryptographic protocols, operating system defense, and mathematical foundations of computation.
Unlike traditional "self-paced" platforms, UIT adheres to a Structured Academic Model that mirrors the rigor of elite technical universities.
Every program is curated by university-level instructors. No algorithmic delivery—real accountability.
We teach systems thinking and mathematical proof, not just tool usage.
Students move through levels together, fostering a network of elite Syrian engineers.
Technical English for global competitiveness, supported by Arabic context for regional application.
We do not teach frameworks. We teach foundations. Computer architecture, mathematical proof, systems thinking—the bedrock upon which true competence is built. No shortcuts, no credential inflation.
Our standards are non-negotiable. Faculty selected for mastery, students admitted for aptitude, curriculum designed for depth. We answer to excellence—not market pressures, not political convenience.
Our purpose is clear: to produce engineers capable of building Syria's digital infrastructure, securing its networks, and advancing its technological sovereignty. Theory serves practice.
The Umayyad Institute launches with a single elite pilot program—a 30-week professional certificate in Cyber-Systems Defense & Intelligence. High-density engineering curriculum covering discrete mathematics, Linux systems programming, cryptographic implementation, network defense, digital investigation, and threat intelligence.
2 Sessions, 5 courses each
2 Sessions (15 weeks each)
30 NA / 60 ECTS
This program assumes technical maturity. If you are currently strengthening these foundations, we provide preparatory resources upon acceptance.
Calculus II (integral calculus, sequences, series). We build on this foundation with discrete structures, graph theory, and proof techniques essential for cryptographic reasoning.
Classical mechanics and electromagnetism fundamentals. Understanding the hardware-software interface requires physical intuition about how systems operate at the silicon level.
English is the language of instruction. You should be comfortable reading technical papers, following lectures, and articulating complex ideas. Language proficiency ensures you can fully participate in coursework and collaborate with the global technical community.
Functional literacy in C or Python. Our curriculum assumes programming literacy—variables, control flow, functions, basic data structures. If you're strengthening these skills, focus on building small projects to develop computational thinking.
Minimum 20 hours per week. This is a rigorous engineering curriculum, not a casual certificate program. Excellence requires immersion: lectures, problem sets, labs, and independent study. Your commitment determines your success.
Ready to begin? Submit your application for the 2026 inaugural cohort.
Launch single Cybersecurity program with inaugural cohort of 20 students. Focus on cryptographic foundations, network defense, and low-level systems programming.
Expand to Systems Architecture and Applied AI programs. Establish regional partnerships in the Gulf for faculty exchange and industry collaboration.
Physical Infrastructure Development in Damascus.
Full Syrian Campus Operations and Ministry Accreditation.
Submit CV and "Sovereignty" Essay (800-1200 words).
90-minute proctored logic and math exam.
Analysis of a complex technical problem.
Final character and alignment evaluation by founding directorate.
Student applications accepted online. Faculty & industry partners: email directly.