University of Science and Technology, Sana'a
جامعة العلوم و التكنولوجيا | |
Former names | National College for Science and Technology[1] |
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Motto | "وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا" |
Motto in English | And say: My Lord, increase me in knowledge (Quran, 20:114). |
Type | Private University |
Established | 1994[1] - Founder: Dr. Tariq Sinan Abu Luhom |
Rector | Prof. Dr. Hameed M. Aklan |
Location | Sana'a, Yemen |
Website | www.ust.edu |
University of Science and Technology, Yemen USTY is a private university in Sana'a, Yemen.[2] It was established in 1994 as the College of Science and Technology by Dr. Tareq Sinan Abulohom and later became a major university with branches in the main Yemeni cities like Aden, Taiz , Ibb, Hadhramaut and Hodiedah.[1]
List of Faculties
1. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
2. Faculty of Dentistry
3. Faculty of Pharmacy
4. Faculty of Engineering
5. Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
6. Faculty of Administrative Sciences
7. Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
8. Faculty of Open Learning
9. Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research.
Girls’ Branch – Separate Education for Girls
USTY has established a separate campus for girls to provide a conducive education environment for families that like to send their children to separate education context. Such realm helps students continue in the same strength they began in school, receiving separate education.
Students
Notable Alumni
- Tawakel Karman earned an undergraduate degree in Commerce.[3] She was awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. She is the first Yemeni citizen and first Arab woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Students Achievement
Since its inception, USTY has exerted great efforts and attention to register its students' patents and push them towards outstanding innovations at the regional and international levels. For instance, USTY engineering students have won the 6th position out of 10 projects for their design of low cost leakage current tester in the competition that has been organized by the Engineering World Health on August 8, 2013. Later, two other engineering students won the award of "Babakr" organization for innovation in Yemen for their outstanding innovations: "Device for the Quality of Intensive Care Ventilator Devices", invented by: Hussan Yousif Al-Hitari, " Fetal Duopler" invented by: Omar Shami, Tawfiq Al-Bakri, Murad Soubaih, and Hasan Amron.[4]
National And International Partnership and Collaboration
USTY co-exists with fellow universities, locally and internationally. Its collaborations with other universities have resulted in exchange programs for students and staff, joint research, joint graduate and undergraduate programs, and joint organized conferences. USTY has strong linkages with Chinese, Malaysian, and Turkish Universities with which it runs several academic initiatives. Through active participation in organizations and networking the university has widened its horizon and scope for its students and staff. USTY is a member of the following:
• Association of Arab Universities
• Arab Higher Education Institutions
• Federation of Universities of the Islamic World
• Association of World Universities
• Arab Network for Open and Distance Education
• Member of International Council for Open and Distance Learning(ICDE)
• Member of International Computer Driving License (ICDL).
• Member of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
• Member and founder in many other national and regional educational and medical associations and networks.
Affiliated Centers
In addition to faculties, USTY has centers that offer educational, consultation, research and development services, training courses and workshops for either individuals or organizations. The centers play a great role and make positive contribution to community development, create awareness and provide skills and training in education-related areas. The following are Research Centers.
Research and Consultation Centers
1. Consultation and Development Center
2. Center of Islamic Finance and Banking
3. GIS Center
4. Renewable Energy and Electronic Design Center
5. Water and Environment Center
6. Engineering Consultancy and Research Center
7. Center for Research and Pharmaceutical Studies
Training Centers
1. Teaching and Learning Center
2. Center for Arabic Language and Eastern Studies CALES)
3. International Language Center
4. Computer Center for Training and Systems
5. Talent Development Center
6. Biomedical Equipment Calibration and Consultation Center
7. Media Training, Production, and Consulting Center
8. University Book Center
9. Research Center for Molecular Biology
10. Center Medical Education and Training
Former Presidents
Prof. Dr. Dawoud Al-Hidabi 1994 - 2007
Dr. Abdulfattah Thiyab 2007 -2009
Prof. Dr. Hameed M. Aklan 2009–present
References
- 1 2 3 "In Addition To Possessing Mental Abilities People Have To Have Commitment Of Heart And Soul For Them To Succeed". The Yemen Times. 8 December 2009.
- ↑ Amira Al-Sharif (8 December 2009). "Sana’a Through The Eyes Of Malaysian Artists". The Yemen Times.
- ↑ C. Jacobs. 24 Oct 2011. "Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkul Karman – A Profile." Middle East Research Institute, Inquiry & Analysis Series Report No.752. Retrieved 24 October 2011 MEMRI
- ↑ http://www.ust.edu/ustj/about-univ/2015-01-25-06-27-41/item/4480-patent