STUDY IN SYRIA
Study in Syria
Arabic, Islamic studies, summer programs
THREE WAYS IN
Choose your path of study
Arabic Language
Damascus has taught Arabic to foreigners for generations — through institutes, private tutors, and daily immersion in a city that still speaks a clear, classical-leaning Arabic. We help you weigh the options and arrive with a plan.
Islamic Studies
The traditional path here runs through teachers, not campuses: classical texts read in mosques and homes, with ijazah-bearing scholars. We connect serious students with circles appropriate to their level and language.
Summer Programs
Structured seasons that combine study, travel, and companionship — including the programs listed under Retreats & Events. Most run in July and August and are announced months ahead.
See Retreats & Events →NO WAITING REQUIRED
Sit in a public lesson this week
The mosques of Damascus hold weekly majalis that are open to visitors — read with scholars, anchored to the prayer times. These are three of them.
ARRIVE PREPARED
The practical side
Entry, money, connectivity, etiquette in religious spaces, and where to stay — each guide lists its sources and when it was last checked.
TELL US YOUR GOAL
We'll point you to the right teacher
Say what you want to study, your level, and when you hope to come. Enquiries are answered by people who know the institutes and circles firsthand.