Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in Western Asia. Syria (الجمهوريّة العربيّة السّوريّة Al-Jumhuriya al-`Arabiya as-Suriya, the Syrian Arab Republic is one of the larger states of the Middle East and has its capital in Damascus. Syria is becoming a major destination for students of Arabic. There are several institutions in Damascus that teach Arabic, mostly famous is the Language Institute at Damascus University.

A Master of Science is an educational program that requires students to complete coursework, hands-on training, and a research paper in order to earn the degree. With an MSc, students have the option of specializing their degree in a chosen field or concentration.