I-USR Academic Year 2020-2021

Academic Year 2020-2021 iru.university/wt

WELCOME At I-USR, we strive to provide students with an excellent higher education. We believe that preparing students for an ever-changing unpredictable world will take us one step closer toward realizing our goal to be northern Syria’s premiere university, providing our students with access to the following:

• I nternational standard curriculum • Skilled faculty members • Success yielding environment • Up-to-date technology • Real-world experience I-USR’s faculty and staff members are highly dedicated to meeting the intellectual needs of our students. Each of us stands ready to assist in their academic growth and achievement.

Together, we are working towards the future.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jihad Qaddour President

BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT

MEMBERS

Dr Jihad Qaddour

Dr. Issa El-Hussain Dr. Marwan Al-Sharabate Dr. Mohammad Ben Barnen Dr. Alaa’ Zaydan Dr. Jamal Tayah

VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. Mohammad Wilkerson

SECRETARY

Mr. Ahmad Alfariah

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OUR JOURNEY

2017

2018

•W as registered in the US and established in northern Syria • F irst campus opened in Ma’arrat al-Nu’man

• S econd branch opened in Ariha • S igned ten memorandum of understanding agreements with distinguished universities in Sudan

Learn About International University for Science & Renaissance (I-USR) The war in Syria has had a devastating impact on access to education. Millions of students have been forced to flee their homes due to the conflict. Over 60% of graduated high school students are unable to find opportunities to pursue higher education. An entire generation of children, as well as Syria’s economic development, is at stake.

In response to the magnitude of this situation, International University for Science & Renaissance (I-USR) was registered in the USA and established officially in northern Syria. and It was established in support of Syria Relief & Development (SRD-Foundation), a nonprofit organization that provides humanitarian aid to Syrians affected by violence, hunger, poverty, injury and displacement. I-USR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private higher educational institution that provides a blended direct and online education. It works to address the increased need for higher education, as well as developmental education and training, inside of Syria.

VISION Quality, excellent education and sustainability

MISSION To provide distinctive International blended higher education programs, preserve and disseminate knowledge, wisdom, and values to educate the next generation of global citizens and improve the quality of life for all.

VALUES

• R especting the rights, differences, and dignity of others

2019 • Relocated to A’zaz, in northwest Syria, due to ongoing conflict • Began developing joint programs with the University of Missouri and Etilim University in Turkey in order to grant joint degrees in various fields of study

• Applied for accreditation to the Accreditation Service for International Agencies in the US and UK • Launched six specialized professional master’s programs with a total of 120 students

• F reedom of speech • P rofessional and academic integrity

• C ross-cultural dialogue

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

1,860 STUDENTS

40%

FEMALE STUDENTS (2020/2021 academic year)

Undergraduate Academic Programs College of Medicine Students studying for the Doctor of Medicine (M.D) degree must successfully complete the following during 12 regular semesters (180 credit hours): Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

9

Required

9

Elective

22

Required

32

Elective

33

Required

75

Faculty

Department Total Credit Hours

180

OBJECTIVES: To graduate and qualify medical students, enabling them to provide medical care to individuals and families in society on a scientific basis and in accordance with noble moral, social and human values.

STUDENTS 1st year: 193 2nd year: 109 3rd year: 43

40% FEMALE / 60% MALE

College of Dentistry Students studying for the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree must successfully complete the following during 10 regular semesters (160 credit hours): Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

8

Required

8

Elective

19

Required

29

Elective

29

Required

67

Faculty

Department Total Credit Hours

160

OBJECTIVES: To graduate and qualify dentistry students, enabling them to provide medical care. To enhance continuous scientific and professional capabilities of students, faculty members, and doctors to serve society with human values.

STUDENTS 1st year: 100 2nd year: 93 3rd year: 27

49% FEMALE / 51% MALE

College of Pharmacy Students studying for Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree must successfully complete the following during 10 regular semesters (160 credit hours): Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

8

Required

8

Elective

19

Required

29

Elective

29

Faculty

Department

Required Total Credit Hours

67 160

OBJECTIVES: To provide pharmaceutical sciences and applications with the highest quality in order for students to deepen and develop the skills required for the practice of pharmacy, enabling them to serve the community with human values.

STUDENTS 1st year: 150 2nd year: 63 3rd year: 14

51% FEMALE / 49% MALE

College of Public Health Students studying for the BS degree in Public Health must successfully complete the following during eight regular semesters (127 credit hours): Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

Faculty

Department Total Credit Hours

6

Required

6

Elective

15

Required

24

Elective

21

Required

55 127

OBJECTIVES: To prepare students to work as public health practitioners in various health-related settings in order to prevent disease and injuries, promote health and education, and track outbreaks of infectious diseases in the society.

STUDENTS 1st year: 56 2nd year: 20

30% FEMALE / 70% MALE

College of Computer Information Engineering Students studying for the BS degree in Computer Information Engineering must successfully complete the following during eight regular semesters (125 credit hours): Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

6

Required

6

Elective

15

Required

24

Elective

15

Required

59

Faculty

Department Total Credit Hours

125

OBJECTIVES: To graduate highly qualified students with BS and Associate degrees in all fields of computer information technology. Students will possess theoretical foundations and practical skills.

STUDENTS 1st year: 106 2nd year: 64

20% FEMALE / 80% MALE

College of Economics and Business Administration Students studying for the BS degree in Economics and Business Administration must successfully complete the following during eight regular semesters (125 credit hours): Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

6

Required

6

Elective

15

Required

23

Elective

15

Required

60

Faculty

Department Total Credit Hours

125

OBJECTIVES: To provide BS and Associate program students with knowledge, skills and values that enable them to be successful in their professional careers and make a difference in the society they live in.

STUDENTS 1st year: 34 2nd year: 14

30% FEMALE / 70% MALE

College of Psychological Sciences Students studying for the BS degree in Physiological Sciences must successfully complete the following during eight regular semesters (125 credit hours): Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

6

Required

6

Elective

15

Required

23

Elective

15

Faculty

Department

Required Total Credit Hours

60 125

OBJECTIVES: To graduate qualified students to work in fields such as psychiatric clinics, educational institutions, rehabilitation, and social welfare.

STUDENTS 1st year: 49 2nd year: 31 3rd year: 10

57% FEMALE / 43% MALE

College of Digital Media Students studying for the BS degree in Digital Media must successfully complete the following during eight regular semesters (125 credit hours): Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

Faculty

Department Total Credit Hours

6

Required

6

Elective

15

Required

23

Elective

22

Required

53 125

OBJECTIVES: To graduate students who are skilled in the latest developments of digital technology, employing that knowledge in service of information and transforming the mere transmission of news and documentation to a wide range of public and international influence.

STUDENTS 1st year: 25 2nd year: 14

20% FEMALE / 80% MALE

Associate Degree Programs Dental Compensations Students studying for the AS degree in Dental Compensations must successfully complete during four regular semesters 76 credit hours distributed as follows:

OBJECTIVES:

Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

3

Required

3

Elective

9

Required

14

Elective

6

Faculty

Department

Required Total Credit Hours

To graduate technicians in the field of artificial teeth allowing them to open artificial intelligence after graduation, being able to compensate lost teeth (crowns and bridges), restoring the aesthetics of the human mouth and adjusting cases of malocclusion.

STUDENTS 1st year: 18 2nd year: 29

41 76

0% FEMALE / 100% MALE

Pediatric Nursing Students studying for the AS degree in Pediatric Nursing must successfully complete during four regular semesters 75 credit hours distributed as follows: :

Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective Required

3

Faculty

Elective

12

Required

11

Department

Elective

9

Required

37

Total Credit Hours

3

OBJECTIVES: To provide students with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to maintain the children’s health, provide safe and accurate nursing care to the families of children by applying prevention of disease development, early detection of illness and reduction of negative impact and nursing process.

STUDENTS 1st year: 49 2nd year: 38

75

40% FEMALE / 60% MALE

Midwifery Students studying for the AS degree in Midwifery must successfully complete during four regular semesters 80 credit hours distributed as follows: Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

3

Required

3

Elective

12

Required

14

Elective

9

Required

39

Faculty

Department Total Credit Hours

80

OBJECTIVES: To provide advanced technical education and integrated scientific expertise using modern techniques which combine study and field practice to promote maternal and child health care during childbirth, postpartum and puberty.

STUDENTS 1st year: 28 2nd year: 25

100% FEMALE / 0% MALE

Medical Laboratory Students studying for the AS degree in Medical Laboratory must successfully complete during four regular semesters 78 credit hours distributed as follows: Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective Required

3

Faculty

Elective

10

Required

14

Elective

15

Required

33

Department Total Credit Hours

3

78

OBJECTIVES: To prepare students with high scientific and technical skills in the field of medical analysis capable of providing high quality diagnostic of diseases, physiological disorders and medical services.

STUDENTS 1st year: 103 2nd year: 104

25% FEMALE / 75% MALE

Pharmacy Technology Students studying for the AS degree in Pharmacy Technology must successfully complete during four regular semesters 76 credit hours distributed as follows: Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

3

Required

3

Elective

8

Required

12

Faculty

Department

Elective

14

Required

36

Total Credit Hours

76

OBJECTIVES: To prepare students with high scientific and technical skills for careers performing and managing the technical distributive functions in pharmacies and pharmacyrelated industries.

STUDENTS 1st year: 23 2nd year: 58

57% FEMALE / 43% MALE

Social Work Students studying for the AS degree in Social Work must successfully complete during four regular semesters 78 credit hours distributed as follows: Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective Required

3

Faculty

Elective

10

Required

15

Elective

15

Required

32

Department Total Credit Hours

3

78

OBJECTIVES: To prepare students with high scientific and technical skills to provide psych-social support services to all segments of the society and to educational and/ or professional centers basically in times of crisis and war.

STUDENTS 1st year: 34 2nd year: 14

62% FEMALE / 38% MALE

Languages Students studying for the AS degree in Turkish- or English- Teaching language must successfully complete during four regular semesters 76 credit hours distributed as follow: Requirement

Credit hours

University

Elective

3

Required

3

Elective

10

Required

14

Elective

14

Required

32

Faculty

Department Total Credit Hours

76

OBJECTIVES: To graduate students with high skills in the field of teaching and training in English or Turkish language for nonnative speakers to meet the requirements of labor market and serve the community.

1ST YEAR STUDENTS E nglish language: 12 T urkish language: 10

50% FEMALE / 50% MALE

Graduate Programs In response to the market needs, I-USR launched six specialized professional master’s programs with qualitative specializations, creative and constructive energies in 2020. Programs are as follows: Program

No. of Students (2019-2020)

Population and Biostatistics

3

Regional Planning

2

Health Administration

3

Governance and Institutional Building

15

Social Guidance

18

Public Health

2

Additional Information Awarded Scholarships: Academic Year

Student Number

Total Value

2017–2018

147

142.000

2018–2019

488

137.700

2019–2020

931

326.500

Female students: 30–40%

I-USR is the third largest university in northern Syria and the first non-private, non-profit institute

Male students: 60–70%

Staff members: 27 ADMINISTRATION President Vice Provost (2) Faculty Deans (3) Dept. Chairmen (16) Supervisors (4) University Secretary

75 FACULTY MEMBERS/ TECHNICAL STAFF

12 OTHER EMPLOYEES

30 STUDENT

SUPPORT STAFF Secretaries Security Nurses Trasporation Housing Technology Tutors

STUDENT ATTENDANCE: In person: 75% Online: 25%

25:1 STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO

Contact I-USR

ALUMNI OFFICE

All admitted and prospective students are encouraged to contact the relevant university office for any assistance and clarification of policies and procedures.

OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS & SERVICES

alumni@iru.university

student.services@iru.university

LIBRARY SERVICES library@iru.university

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID financial.aid@iru.university

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS admissions@iru.university

IT SUPPORT tech.support@iru.university

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