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.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.