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.

In order to improve job prospects and learn more specialized information, many students decide to earn an undergraduate degree, such as a Bachelor of Arts. Certain schools allow students to earn a BA on a flexible schedule through online or part-time programs.