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Sana'a University (جامعة صنعاء)

Sana'a University (جامعة صنعاء) is a public institution in Sana'a, Yemen, accredited by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Yemen (وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي) — apex regulator for Yemeni HEIs. ⚠️⚠️ DIVIDED CONTROL since 2014-2015 Yemeni Civil War: separate MoHE administrations operate in HOUTHI-CONTROLLED NORTH (capital Sana'a, controls most public unis in north including Sana'a U, Ibb U, Hodeidah U, Thamar U, Amran U, 21 September Univ) vs INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED GOVERNMENT SOUTH (effective capital Aden, controls University of Aden, Hadhramout U, Al-Bayda U, parts of Taiz U). Yemeni HE: (1) PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Sana'a U (1970 capital flagship), University of Aden (1975 from PDRY socialist south), Taiz U, Ibb U, Hadhramout U, Thamar U, Hodeidah U, Amran U, Al-Bayda U; (2) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — University of Science and Technology Yemen (UST), Queen Arwa U, Al-Andalous U, Future U; (3) ISLAMIC — Al-Ahgaff U (Sufi Sunni Shafi'i), Al-Iman U (Salafi); (4) MEDICAL SPECIALIZED — 21 September Univ for Medical and Applied Sciences (Houthi-affiliated, sanctions concerns); plus various smaller institutes. Total ~50 HEIs. Arabic is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes at private + medical institutions. ⚠️ STUDENTS: VERIFY OPERATIONAL STATUS + safety before applying — Yemen is in ACTIVE CIVIL WAR + WORLD'S WORST HUMANITARIAN CRISIS per UN (~370K+ deaths since 2015). Many universities damaged, faculty displaced, programs disrupted.. Primary language: Arabic (national language + HE primary medium) + English (growing at private + medical institutions despite war disruption). AlmiStudy lists 8 canonical subject areas, all verified against Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Yemen (وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي) — apex regulator for Yemeni HEIs. ⚠️⚠️ DIVIDED CONTROL since 2014-2015 Yemeni Civil War: separate MoHE administrations operate in HOUTHI-CONTROLLED NORTH (capital Sana'a, controls most public unis in north including Sana'a U, Ibb U, Hodeidah U, Thamar U, Amran U, 21 September Univ) vs INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED GOVERNMENT SOUTH (effective capital Aden, controls University of Aden, Hadhramout U, Al-Bayda U, parts of Taiz U). Yemeni HE: (1) PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Sana'a U (1970 capital flagship), University of Aden (1975 from PDRY socialist south), Taiz U, Ibb U, Hadhramout U, Thamar U, Hodeidah U, Amran U, Al-Bayda U; (2) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — University of Science and Technology Yemen (UST), Queen Arwa U, Al-Andalous U, Future U; (3) ISLAMIC — Al-Ahgaff U (Sufi Sunni Shafi'i), Al-Iman U (Salafi); (4) MEDICAL SPECIALIZED — 21 September Univ for Medical and Applied Sciences (Houthi-affiliated, sanctions concerns); plus various smaller institutes. Total ~50 HEIs. Arabic is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes at private + medical institutions. ⚠️ STUDENTS: VERIFY OPERATIONAL STATUS + safety before applying — Yemen is in ACTIVE CIVIL WAR + WORLD'S WORST HUMANITARIAN CRISIS per UN (~370K+ deaths since 2015). Many universities damaged, faculty displaced, programs disrupted..

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Country
Yemen (YE)
City
Sana'a
Control
public
Language
Arabic (national language + HE primary medium) + English (growing at private + medical institutions despite war disruption)
Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Yemen (وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي) — apex regulator for Yemeni HEIs. ⚠️⚠️ DIVIDED CONTROL since 2014-2015 Yemeni Civil War: separate MoHE administrations operate in HOUTHI-CONTROLLED NORTH (capital Sana'a, controls most public unis in north including Sana'a U, Ibb U, Hodeidah U, Thamar U, Amran U, 21 September Univ) vs INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED GOVERNMENT SOUTH (effective capital Aden, controls University of Aden, Hadhramout U, Al-Bayda U, parts of Taiz U). Yemeni HE: (1) PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Sana'a U (1970 capital flagship), University of Aden (1975 from PDRY socialist south), Taiz U, Ibb U, Hadhramout U, Thamar U, Hodeidah U, Amran U, Al-Bayda U; (2) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — University of Science and Technology Yemen (UST), Queen Arwa U, Al-Andalous U, Future U; (3) ISLAMIC — Al-Ahgaff U (Sufi Sunni Shafi'i), Al-Iman U (Salafi); (4) MEDICAL SPECIALIZED — 21 September Univ for Medical and Applied Sciences (Houthi-affiliated, sanctions concerns); plus various smaller institutes. Total ~50 HEIs. Arabic is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes at private + medical institutions. ⚠️ STUDENTS: VERIFY OPERATIONAL STATUS + safety before applying — Yemen is in ACTIVE CIVIL WAR + WORLD'S WORST HUMANITARIAN CRISIS per UN (~370K+ deaths since 2015). Many universities damaged, faculty displaced, programs disrupted.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Source
Sana'a University (جامعة صنعاء) — MoHE Yemen + institutional verification (Day 16) · tier: tier_2_directory
Website
https://su.edu.ye

Subjects offered

Show all 9 listed subjects (raw)

Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Arts & Humanities

Founded 1970 (chartered as Yemen's FIRST modern university by Imam Yahya/Yemen Arab Republic government post-1962 civil war as North Yemen flagship; located in HISTORIC SANA'A — UNESCO World Heritage 1986). YEMEN'S PREMIER AND OLDEST MODERN UNIVERSITY. Chartered 1970 by YEMEN ARAB REPUBLIC government post-1962 republican revolution. Located in HISTORIC SANA'A — UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (1986), one of OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY INHABITED cities in world (2,500+ years), known for distinctive multi-story tower-houses + Old City UNESCO. ~50,000+ students pre-war. ⚠️ CRITICAL CURRENT STATUS: Sana'a has been HOUTHI-CONTROLLED since Sept 2014, Sana'a University operates under Houthi administration. Multiple faculties damaged in war. Faculty + students killed or displaced. International recognition complex due to divided governance.

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Sana'a University (جامعة صنعاء) — questions answered

Is Sana'a University (جامعة صنعاء) accredited?
Yes — Sana'a University (جامعة صنعاء) is accredited by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Yemen (وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي) — apex regulator for Yemeni HEIs. ⚠️⚠️ DIVIDED CONTROL since 2014-2015 Yemeni Civil War: separate MoHE administrations operate in HOUTHI-CONTROLLED NORTH (capital Sana'a, controls most public unis in north including Sana'a U, Ibb U, Hodeidah U, Thamar U, Amran U, 21 September Univ) vs INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED GOVERNMENT SOUTH (effective capital Aden, controls University of Aden, Hadhramout U, Al-Bayda U, parts of Taiz U). Yemeni HE: (1) PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Sana'a U (1970 capital flagship), University of Aden (1975 from PDRY socialist south), Taiz U, Ibb U, Hadhramout U, Thamar U, Hodeidah U, Amran U, Al-Bayda U; (2) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — University of Science and Technology Yemen (UST), Queen Arwa U, Al-Andalous U, Future U; (3) ISLAMIC — Al-Ahgaff U (Sufi Sunni Shafi'i), Al-Iman U (Salafi); (4) MEDICAL SPECIALIZED — 21 September Univ for Medical and Applied Sciences (Houthi-affiliated, sanctions concerns); plus various smaller institutes. Total ~50 HEIs. Arabic is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes at private + medical institutions. ⚠️ STUDENTS: VERIFY OPERATIONAL STATUS + safety before applying — Yemen is in ACTIVE CIVIL WAR + WORLD'S WORST HUMANITARIAN CRISIS per UN (~370K+ deaths since 2015). Many universities damaged, faculty displaced, programs disrupted., last verified 2026-05-16. You can check it yourself on the public registry we link.
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