UST applies a sort of rigorous scheme in selecting its academic staff to ensure that only those who are highly qualified and well experienced are allowed to get the posts. In addition, modern teaching strategies and learning activities are strongly emphasized. Particular Characteristics UST is the first national wide private university established in the Republic of Yemen. It links between education and the needs of the society in accordance with the comprehensive development plans. It offers effective teaching strategies that are continuously received and updated.
Computer literacy is a compulsory university requirement course.
It offers opportunities of separate education for female students who wish to pursue their education in a non-coeducational environment. It particularly chooses highly qualified and well experienced professors. It looks for the quality of education rather than the quantity of it. This is guaranteed by the size of classes available in the university. They are generally small, allowing only small groups of students.