The University of Damascus, also known as Damascus University, is Syria's oldest and largest public university, founded in 1923 through the merger of the Syrian Medical School and the Institute of Law. It initially operated as the Syrian University before adopting its current name in 1958 following the establishment of the University of Aleppo. Located primarily in Damascus with multiple campuses across other Syrian cities, the university plays a central role in the nation's higher education system, serving tens of thousands of students annually with a wide array of programs. It is renowned for its medical, engineering, humanities, law, sciences, and arts faculties, contributing significantly to professional training, research, and Syria's intellectual and cultural development. As a key public institution under the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education, it has navigated political and economic challenges including the Syrian civil war while maintaining its status as a cornerstone of education. The university continues to foster critical thinking and professional skills through its faculties, research centers, and libraries, with occasional international collaborations supporting academic exchanges.