Restoring the Legacy of Excellence

Elite technical institute for Syrian and Arab engineering talent.

Digital Faculty Est. 2025

Institutional Vision

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.

Y. Hori Founder

Pedagogical Philosophy

Unlike traditional "self-paced" platforms, UIT adheres to a Structured Academic Model that mirrors the rigor of elite technical universities.

I

Faculty-Led Instruction

Every program is curated by university-level instructors. No algorithmic delivery—real accountability.

II

Theoretical Depth

We teach systems thinking and mathematical proof, not just tool usage.

III

The Cohort Model

Students move through levels together, fostering a network of elite Syrian engineers.

IV

Language of Excellence

Technical English for global competitiveness, supported by Arabic context for regional application.

Accreditation & Standards

Credit System

  • 3.0 U.S. Semester Credit Hours per course
  • 5.0 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) equivalent
  • Curriculum benchmarked against elite technical universities
  • Industry-standard technical content and evaluation
  • Global academic portability and recognition

Our Three Pillars

Fundamental Rigor

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.

Institutional Integrity

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.

National Utility

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.

Advanced Certificate in Cyber-Systems Defense & Intelligence

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.

10
Core Courses

2 Sessions, 5 courses each

30
Weeks

2 Sessions (15 weeks each)

60
Total Credits

30 NA / 60 ECTS

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What You Should Bring

This program assumes technical maturity. If you are currently strengthening these foundations, we provide preparatory resources upon acceptance.

I. Mathematics & Logic

Calculus II (integral calculus, sequences, series). We build on this foundation with discrete structures, graph theory, and proof techniques essential for cryptographic reasoning.

II. Applied Physics

Classical mechanics and electromagnetism fundamentals. Understanding the hardware-software interface requires physical intuition about how systems operate at the silicon level.

III. Technical English

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.

IV. Programming Foundations

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.

V. Commitment to Excellence

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.

Three-Tier Funding Model

Tier 1: Merit Scholarship
100% tuition coverage for top-performing Syrian candidates. Pure merit selection.
Tier 2: Subsidized Tuition
50% tuition coverage. Candidates contribute $250 USD to demonstrate commitment.
Tier 3: Full-Fee International
$500 USD standard tuition for non-Syrian applicants. Revenue supports scholarships.

Ready to begin? Submit your application for the 2026 inaugural cohort.

The Path Forward

Phase I (2025-2026)

Elite Pilot Program

Launch single Cybersecurity program with inaugural cohort of 20 students. Focus on cryptographic foundations, network defense, and low-level systems programming.

Phase II (2027-2028)

Program Expansion

Expand to Systems Architecture and Applied AI programs. Establish regional partnerships in the Gulf for faculty exchange and industry collaboration.

Phase III (2029-2030)

Physical Infrastructure Development

Physical Infrastructure Development in Damascus.

Phase IV (2031+)

Full Syrian Campus Operations

Full Syrian Campus Operations and Ministry Accreditation.

Application Process

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Initial Inquiry

Submit CV and "Sovereignty" Essay (800-1200 words).

02

Technical Assessment

90-minute proctored logic and math exam.

03

Technical Communication

Analysis of a complex technical problem.

04

Founder's Interview

Final character and alignment evaluation by founding directorate.

Student applications accepted online. Faculty & industry partners: email directly.