UHA University
UHA University was established under Decision No. 229200625. In June 2025, the university was ranked in the Impact Rankings 2025 issued by Times Higher Education (THE), placing it among the leading universities in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
UHA University
The university is accredited by the International Accreditation Organization (IAO) under Registration No. 195601, and by the European Organization for Educational Quality (EOEA) under Registration No. 20Q0015723. It also holds two international certifications: ISO 21001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015, awarded by the International Accreditation Council (IAC). Additionally, it is accredited by the United Kingdom Education Quality Management (UKEQM).
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UHA University enters the Times Higher Education World University Impact Rankings 2025.
A new achievement — our university grows with you! UHA University proudly announces its inclusion in the Times Higher Education World Impact Ra...
Tue
Aug-2025

Dr. Dureed Rahmoun received an honorary doctorate from the University of High Ambition in recognition of his significant contributions to improving healthcare in Syria.
The University of High Ambition (UHA) honored Dr. Dureed Rahmoun by awarding him an Honorary Doctorate in Healthcare Management, in recognition of his...
Wed
Nov-2025

UHA University Announces the Appointment of Dr. Banan Mohammad Kayyali as Dean of the College of Humanities
The President of Al-Tomooh Al-Aali University has issued an administrative decree appointing Dr. Banan Mohammed Kayyali as Dean...
Mon
Nov-2025

The First Joint Research Workshop Between the Syrian Ministry of Health and UHA University
As part of UHA University’s efforts to support the health sector in Syria, a workshop was held last Monday in Damascus at the Center for Strateg...
Fri
Dec-2025

The Commencement of Final Examinations for the Third Academic Term of the Second Cohort of the Bachelor of Psychology Program.
The final examinations for the third academic term have commenced today for the second cohort of students in the Bachelor of Psychology program at the...
Mon
Dec-2025
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Treating PTSD: A Review of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Interventions
علاج الصدمة أو العلاج النفسي لذوي الصدمات النفسية صيغة من صيغ العلاج النفسي يركز فيها على تمكين ضحايا الصدمات النفسية أي كانت طبيعتها وأي كان مصدرها م...
Tue
Aug-2024

Refugee Psychology
هذه المقالة تهتم بدراسة التأثيرات النفسية والاجتماعية على الأفراد الذين يجدون أنفسهم في حالة لجوء أو نزوح. حيث أن العلوم النفسية في هذا المجال ساهمت ف...
Tue
Sep-2024

Anxiety Between Personality Trait and Disorder: The Difference Between the Pathological and the Normal Pattern
Anxiety Between Personality Trait and Disorder: The Difference Between Pathological and Normal Patterns Anxiety is a natural response to everyday cha...
Tue
Sep-2024

الاضطرابات الذهانية Psychotic Disorders
الاضطرابات الذهانية Psychotic Disorders البروفيسور علي سليمان أستاذ علم النفس ورئيس جامعة UHA الامريكية الذهان (المرض العقلي) هو اضطراب عقلى...
Sat
Sep-2024

الرضا عن الذات ( مفهومه - أبعاده- مؤشراته - علاقته بالصحة النفسية)
يٌنْظَرْ إلى الرضا عن الذات كأحد أهم مؤشرات الصحة النفسية وعلاماتها الأساسية، وعادة ما يدرج متغير الرضا عن الذات تحت بعد التوافق الشخصي ...
Fri
Oct-2024

Inspirational Leadership
Inspirational Leadership… Is It Really About Values The influence of inspirational leaders goes beyond their ability to direct others toward a...
Mon
Oct-2024

Stress and Positive Resilience: Why Do Some People Endure Hard Times While Others Crumble
Stress and Positive Resilience: Why Do Some People Endure Hard Times While Others Crumble Human beings live in a constant state of struggle,...
Tue
Nov-2024
Psychological Adjustment
Psychological Adjustment Dr. Karima Mokhtar – Lecturer at UHA University Definition of Psychological Adjustment Psyc...
Wed
Nov-2024

Depression
Psychological Depression Depression is one of the most widespread mental disorders in the world and one of the most dangerous to both physical and me...
Sat
Nov-2024

Psychological Loneliness
Psychological Loneliness We all experience psychological loneliness from time to time. It is a personal feeling, and therefore, everyone goes...
Sun
Feb-2025

Hurry Obsession
We live today in a world characterized by rapid changes, with the fourth and fifth generations of technological advancements, particularly artificial...
Sat
Mar-2025

.The Driver, Observer, and Brake Model in the Structure of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACT (Acceptance Commitment Training/Therapy) as an Established Idiomatic Expression ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Training/Therapy, is one of the...
Sun
Mar-2025

Psychological and social interventions to support Syrian women in light of social changes
Mental health is one of the essential pillars for the stability of both the individual and society, as it directly affects quality of life, productivi...
Wed
Apr-2025

The Psychological Effects of Collective Trauma.
The Psychological Effects of Collective Trauma: A Theoretical and Analytical Study on the Long-Term Impact on Mental Health in Conflict-Affected Commu...
Sat
Jul-2025

Humanities in Times of Transformation: A Call to Rebuild the Human Being.
Humanities in Times of Transformation: A Call to Rebuild the Human Being. In a world where change is accelerating, crises are intensifying, a...
Sat
Jul-2025

المرونة النفسية في ضوء بنية العلاج النفسي القائم على التقبل والالتزام
المرونة النفسية في ضوء بنية العلاج النفسي القائم على التقبل والالتزام. (مقال: إيان فيلتون، Ian Felton، 2021). تعريب و...
Sat
Jul-2025

The beauty lies in being ordinary.
Beauty Is in Being Ordinary For a very long time unfortunately people and society have found themselves caught up in a fierce contest, someti...
Sat
Jul-2025

Hope as a Psychological and Philosophical Power in Facing Crises: A Scientific and Humanistic Perspective
Introduction In difficult times, when crises intensify and losses accumulate, humans cling to what enables them to endure: hope. Hope here is not me...
Thu
Aug-2025

Jean Piaget
In 1973, the Harvard Club held a celebration to honor a distinguished scientific figure who had been invited to receive an international award worth 2...
Mon
Sep-2025

Age, height, intelligence, and shoes
Dear Colleagues, A question often arises about the concept of “mental age.” Can it still be relied upon, especially in assessment process...
Fri
Sep-2025

Roots of Mental Illness
One of the most frequently asked questions—both inside and outside the psychological clinic—is: “Where does mental illness come from...
Fri
Nov-2025

Positive Psychotherapy: Its Definition, Approaches, Techniques, and Sessions
Introduction It is easy for us to continually remind ourselves that we possess a high degree of confidence in our abilities. Yet, as time passes an...
Wed
Nov-2025

Self-Esteem (The Cornerstone of Personality)
Self-esteem is essential for an individual’s psychological well-being, in addition to being an emotional necessity. Without a certain level of s...
Wed
Nov-2025
FAQs
What is the academic system at UHA University in the United States?
UHA University follows the American credit hour system, where academic terms are not tied to the traditional academic calendar, allowing students greater flexibility.
What is the teaching system at UHA University?
The university adopts a fully distance-learning system, utilizing the latest e-learning tools, such as:
✔ 100% live lectures
✔ The ability to review recorded lectures through the student’s account on the university’s official website
✔ Electronic assessment and examination systems: The university applies two examination methods depending on the program. Some programs have test centers in various countries, while others use online examinations with a modern proctoring system to ensure exam integrity.
What is the academic calendar at the university, and what is the duration of the academic terms?
The university follows the American credit hour system in education and has its own academic calendar: each term lasts three and a half months, including a one-week break at the end, after which the next term begins, with a total of 14 weeks per term.
Each course consists of 12 lectures delivered over 12 weeks, at the rate of one lecture per week per course.
Organization of academic terms and the duration of study for each program or academic major?
The university has its own academic calendar, as it is not bound by a traditional academic schedule.
The duration of a Bachelor’s degree at UHA University is 8 academic terms, each lasting 14 weeks.
The duration of a Master’s degree at UHA University is 2 academic terms, each lasting 14 weeks, followed by the thesis preparation stage.
The duration of a PhD at UHA University is from 24 to 48 months.
The duration of an Executive PhD at UHA University is from 12 to 24 months.


