University of Science and Technology (Yemen)

University of Science and Technology (Yemen)
The University of Science and Technology, Yemen (USTY) is a non-profit university located in Aden, Yemen.
The university is a member of the Association of Arab Universities, Arab Higher Education Institutions, Arab Network for Open and Distance Education, the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World, the Federation of International Universities, and the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE).
History
The University of Science and Technology Yemen (USTY) was established in 1994 as the National College of Science and Technology as a non-profit private university.
In 1996, the Center for Renewable Energy and Electronic Design was established at the university as a solar energy center.
In 2020, due to the Houthis' prolonged control of the university's headquarters, facilities, and hospital in Sana'a, the university moved its headquarters to the interim capital, Aden.
Branches
Hadhramout Branch
Taiz Branch, Al-Medina
Centers
International Language Center
University Book Center
Center for Talent Development
Medical Education Center
GIS Center for Training and Research
Center for Renewable Energy and Electronic Design
Center for Studies, Research and Engineering Consultations
Faculties
In cooperation with foreign universities, it runs degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Its own academic programs have seen expansion, and it now has eight faculties:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Faculty of Engineering and Computing
Faculty of Humanities and Administrative Sciences
Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Education
Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research
Journals
The Arab Journal for Quality Assurance of Higher Education (AJQHI), published in collaboration with the General Secretariat of the Association of Arab Universities
The International Journal for Talent Development (IJTD), published by the Centre of Talent Development
The Journal of Social Studies (JSS), published by the faculty of humanities and administrative sciences
The Journal of Science & Technology (JST), published by the faculty of computing and engineering
Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences, published by the faculty of medicine and health sciences
Rankings
University of Science and Technology in Yemen is regarded as a prestigious university in Yemen. In 2022, QS World University Rankings gave it a rank of 131–150 in Arab region.
In Webometrics Ranking of World Universities ranking, it was ranked within the top-two universities in Yemen.
Accreditation
It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Notable alumni
Tawakkol Karman earned an undergraduate degree in commerce. She was awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. She is the first Yemeni citizen and first Arab woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of Somalia
Presidents
Dawood Al-Hidabi, 1994–2007
Abdulfattah Thiyab, 2007–2009
Hameed M. Aklan, 2009–2020
Abdulghany Hameed, 2020–present
See also
List of Islamic educational institutions
List of universities in Yemen
References
External links
Official website
Science and Technology
Educational institutions established in 1994
1994 establishments in Yemen