The Ministries of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Syria, and Education and Human Resources Development in Jordan, signed the proposed executive program for the scientific agreement, on the sidelines of the third session of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council, held in Damascus today, Monday. This program aims to regulate scholarships and mutual visits between the governments of the two countries for the years 2027, 2028, and 2029 in the fields of higher education and scientific research.
The executive program was signed by Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Marwan al-Halabi, and by Jordanian Minister of Education and Human Resources Development Azmi al-Muhafaza. The two parties encourage cooperation between universities and educational institutions in both countries under this agreement, and activate existing relations to include all state universities, in addition to concluding twinning agreements between universities in both countries.
Regarding the exchange of scholarships and seats, the two parties exchange scholarships and seats annually. The Syrian side offers 16 undergraduate seats, 5 postgraduate seats, 4 scholarships for undergraduate studies in Human Medicine, and 5 scholarships for postgraduate studies in various disciplines. In return, the Jordanian side offers 20 undergraduate seats, 5 postgraduate seats, and 5 postgraduate scholarships in various disciplines.
Undergraduate seats are exchanged in all disciplines except medical ones, based on the principle of reciprocity, and their distribution is agreed upon annually in April through diplomatic channels. Lists of candidates for undergraduate studies are submitted at the beginning of August, and for postgraduate studies in the second half of July, with final admissions to be delivered within two months of receipt.
Encouraging Scientific Research
The two parties work to encourage cooperation in scientific research between universities and research centers through the exchange of expert visits, secondment of researchers, and submitting joint projects to international donor bodies. Participation in seminars and conferences is also supported, trainees are dispatched for training courses, and joint refereeing for joint funds financing scientific and technical activities is activated.
Unifying Terminology
The two parties exchange information on unifying scientific terminology in various fields, with a view to unifying it in Arab countries, in cooperation with Arabic Language Academies. The program enters into force from the date of signing and remains valid until the next executive program is signed. The Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council is considered an institutional framework for cooperation, established in May 2025, and holds its meetings every six months.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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