Since 2002, TEMPUS has played an important role in the higher education in Syria, with most of the higher education institutions participating in the programme. Syrian active participation in TEMPUS commenced in 2002 with various subjects covered. By the end of 2008, there were in total (26) JEPs and JPs (7) SCMs 1 and SMs projects implemented and still on going projects.

TEMPUS has had a significant impact on the modernisation of curricula and teaching methods, and on quality assurance and the upgrading of facilities. It has had a moderate impact on staff development through the mobility programme. Several faculties became centres of excellence in their projects. The programme enhanced the Syrian and the European cooperatian whether in higher education sector, or in other crucial sectors. No doubt that the nature of the programme contributes to the higher education reform and modernization process in Syria.

In 2008 two JPs and one SM projects were selected. Their implementation started in January 2009. TEMPUS Programme will continue in Syria until 2013. The programme will provide for two main programme components: joint projects and structural measures (including direct support to ministries of higher education in partner countries).

This site provides useful information about TEMPUS Programme in Syria for the period from 2002 until 2008. The information presented in the site covers mainly the main TEMPUS projects implemented in the Syrian higher education sector. This is prefaced with the current statues of Syrian higher education sector. The site also provides analytical information for stakeholders interested in the TEMPUS Programme in Syria.