About University

Rector's Message

Prof. Mohammed Hamoud Al-Qadasi

University Rector

First, welcome to the official website of University of Saba Region – Yemen – which is a newly established pioneer in the field of government higher education in the Republic of Yemen. We are pleased to confirm here in this view through the official website of the University on the main functions that the university focuses on and seeks to achieve, which are represented in the following:

  • Providing a high-quality educational service in the field of higher education in accordance with the standards of national, regional, and international academic accreditation by completing the legislative and organizational structure of the university.
  • Providing a stimulating educational environment
  • Promoting a culture of creativity and innovation among all university employees - staff professors and students.
  • Launching scientific programs needed by Saba region in particular and Republic of Yemen in general.
  • Focusing on quality education systems.
  • Providing university employees with the necessary skills to carry out their tasks in full and high quality.
  • Promoting a culture of initiative, achievement, and team spirit, and graduating personnel who are scientifically and cognitively qualified and equipped with high skills and abilities to become the leaders of the country in the future.
  • Focusing on scientific research in order to make the university a center for scientific creativity and the development, enrichment, dissemination, and employment of knowledge in solving the problems experienced by Yemeni society in light of the objectives of higher education because we are convinced that the university without serious and discreet scientific research turns into a school to teach science and knowledge produced by others and this is what we do not want it to happen to our university.
  • Providing useful community services that enrich knowledge, gain general skills and contribute to solving community problems.

I am pleased to finally invite you all to join us in order to enhance communication and exchange of knowledge and to get to know closely the capabilities of the university so that we all participate in making the promising future of Yemen.

Historical Review

University of Saba Region is a Yemeni public university located in Marib Governorate in the eastern of Yemen. On 27 Shawwal A.H. 1427 (18/11/2006), the Prime Minister issued Decree No. 249 stipulating the establishment of the Faculty of Education, Arts, and Science in Marib Governorate, a faculty affiliated with Sana'a University.

On 16 Safar 1438AH corresponding to 16/11/2016AD, Republican Decree No. (145) was issued to transform the faculty into a university with a legal personality that is financially and administratively independent as per the laws, regulations, and systems in force in the Republic of Yemen under the name of (University of Saba Region) which is affiliated to the Supreme Council of Universities.

With the issuance of the decision, the dream of the people of Marib to have an independent university that meets their aspirations was realized. It also formed a scientific incubator for the people of the governorate in particular and the rest of the governorates of the region in general. It even became a scientific complex for many Yemenis in general, who were cut off from access to other universities. It contributed significantly to solving the problem of IDPs, contributing to raising awareness in society, and helping to advance the educational process throughout the Republic.

Since the establishment decision, the University has begun to prepare its academic and administrative structure. Therefore, scientific councils have been formed starting from the University Council to the Councils of the Departments of the faculties. At the same time, the Vice-Rectorate of the University has been accredited with three deputies, the Secretariat-General, and nine general administrations to conduct the work of the University.

In the academic year 2021/2022, the number of university students reached (15,000) students distributed among the seven faculties of the university, which includes (32) scientific disciplines and a full-time academic staff (238) distributed on the rank of associate professor, assistant professor, teaching assistant, and demonstrator, while the number of employees at the university reached (190) regular staff.

Female students represent a large percentage of the university's students, constituting 36% of the total number of university students. The percentage of students from the governorate of Marib represents 36% of the total number of students.

The University has seven faculties and three centers:

No.

Faculty

Year of Establishment

1

Faculty of Education and Science

2006.

2

Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences

2016

3

Faculty of Sharia and Law

2016

4

Faculty Information Technology & Computer Science

2016

5

Faculty of Education, Humanities and Applied Sciences - Al-Jawf.

2017

6

Centre for Academic Development and Quality Assurance

2018

7

Studies and Research Centre

2018

8

Languages & Translation

2019AD

9

Faculty of Medicine

2020AD

10

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

2021AD

It is worth mentioning that the university has a five-year strategic plan for 2020-2025 prepared according to the balanced scorecard (BSC) and contained 56 projects distributed over the four dimensions of the plan; education and growth, operations, customers, and the financial dimension.

The university leadership seeks to establish a university city consisting of 46 and 40 projects through its long-term strategic plans, which include scientific faculty buildings and facilities, scientific centers, conference hall, faculty and staff accommodation buildings, hostels, and various city facilities to represent a factor that may attract students not only from the different Yemeni provinces but also international students.

The university has a land area of 1,000,000 square meters and has started work on it with:

  • Cadastral lift.

  • Study of soil as an introduction to the work of the site Master Plan.

The university aspires to have 13 faculties with a total capacity of 30,000 students

Strategic Guidelines

Mission:

Saba University is a Yemeni public university that contributes to the preparation of qualified outputs through educational, research, training, and consultancy programs in modern and distinguished methods and means according to the standards of quality and academic accreditation through an academic and administrative staff qualified in the context of an educational environment that stimulates creativity and optimal employment of technology and effective local and external partnership and to be classified within universities distinguished locally and regionally.

Vision:

University of Saba Region is a distinguished university in education, scientific research, and community service at the local and regional levels.

Values:

  • Proficiency.
  • Independence.
  • Partnership.
  • Cooperation.
  • Transparency.
  • Responsibility.
  • Accountability.

Objectives:

  • Developing students' personalities and promoting positive values.
  • Providing students with theoretical knowledge and specialized practical skills.
  • Encouraging and conducting scientific research and directing it to serve development.
  • Providing community and advisory services in a way that contributes to serving the community.
  • Building cooperation partnerships with national, regional, and international educational institutions.

Strategic Plan Objectives:

  • Developing and managing the University's resources in order to optimiztheirts use and rationalize expenditures.
  • Providing and developing the human, intellectual and organizational capabilities of the university to achieve high levels of quality and excellence.
  • Providing and developing the infrastructure, education, and organization of the university in accordance with the standards of quality and academic accreditation.
  • Improving the level of satisfaction of students, partners and beneficiaries of university programs and outputs.