University Structure

University Structure

Organizational Structure of September 21 University for Medical and Applied Sciences

September 21 University for Medical and Applied Sciences occupies a prominent position in the heart of the academic community, and derives its strength from the organizational structure that represents a well-established system based on solid scientific and administrative foundations. This organizational structure was built only based on the strategic vision of the university that seeks to achieve academic excellence and enhance its role in serving the Yemeni society, under difficult circumstances.

University President

At the top of the university’s academic and administrative pyramid stands the President, a leader with a keen vision and extensive experience in the fields of education and scientific research. The President is the one who guides the university with wisdom and intelligence towards excellence and innovation, and believes in providing academic education of the highest quality and impact, achieving a balance between academic aspirations and societal requirements.
Under his direct supervision, coordination is achieved between all departments and sections to achieve the university’s vision and lofty mission.

Vice Presidents

He is accompanied by a group of vice presidents who distribute their duties according to strategic roles covering academic, administrative and financial areas. These officials, with their high levels of experience and excellence, contribute to achieving the university’s goals through continuous supervision of the development of academic programs, directing scientific research, and strengthening relations with external institutions.

University Council

The University Council is the legislative body of the university, enacting general policies and making strategic decisions that determine the course of the university. The Council consists of a group of academics, specialists and community leaders, and is the body responsible for directing the university’s vision and ensuring the implementation of its strategic plans on the ground.

Vice-Deanship for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research

The Vice-Deanship for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research is primarily responsible for directing the university’s postgraduate studies strategy, as it seeks to achieve the highest levels of academic excellence through master’s and doctoral programs that keep pace with scientific and research changes at the local and international levels. This vice-deanship prioritizes promoting scientific research, providing a stimulating environment for academic researchers and students, and sponsoring research projects that enhance the university’s position in the international academic community.

The Public Prosecution also contributes to building scientific partnerships with local and international research institutions to expand the circle of knowledge and contribute to solving health and educational issues in society.

Vice Dean for Academic Affairs

The Vice-Deanship for Academic Affairs is the body that supervises all academic activities within the university. Its responsibilities start from developing curricula according to local and international standards, through supervising the application of modern teaching methods, and ending with evaluating the performance of academic programs. This vice-deanship strives to ensure quality and innovation in university education, and works to enhance interaction between professors and students, and provide educational solutions that are compatible with the requirements of the era and keep pace with scientific and technological developments.

University Vice Dean for Student Affairs

The University Vice-Deanship for Student Affairs is responsible for managing and organizing various student activities, including cultural, sports, and social activities, and ensuring academic and social support for all students. This office aims to develop students’ skills and encourage them to participate in activities that develop the student’s personality and mature his awareness of the issues of his community. The office also works to enhance the spirit of creativity and cooperation among students, and provide the necessary support to deal with the academic and personal challenges that the student may face during his studies.

General Secretariat of the University

The General Secretariat of the University is the backbone that connects the various departments of the University and its academic and administrative bodies. It is responsible for coordinating daily activities and ensuring the smooth running of work within the University, and helps in implementing the University’s policies and strategic vision. It is also concerned with organizing official meetings, preparing reports, and coordinating administrative work related to internal and external communication. The General Secretariat is the bridge that connects the senior leadership with the academic and administrative departments, and contributes to achieving transparency and organization in all administrative affairs.

Legal Affairs Department

The Legal Affairs Department is an integral part of the university’s organizational structure, providing legal advice to all parties within the university and ensuring the university’s compliance with all laws and regulations in force in the Republic of Yemen.

The Legal Affairs Department is responsible for protecting the rights of the university and ensuring its compliance with local and international laws. It supervises all legal aspects related to the university, starting from organizing contracts with companies and institutions, providing support in arbitration cases and legal lawsuits that may arise, and protecting the academic and administrative rights of the university and the rights of students and faculty members. The department aims to promote a culture of legal transparency within the university and provide legal advice to all relevant parties. Through this department, transparency and credibility are enhanced in all legal and contractual procedures related to the university, which contributes to ensuring that work is conducted in accordance with sound legal systems.

Deanships and colleges

Deanship of Colleges
The Deanship is the pivotal force in the management of academies within the university, providing full supervision over the academic workflow in all faculties. The Deanship is responsible for developing educational programs, preparing curricula, providing academic support to students, in addition to promoting research innovation and coordinating academic and applied activities.

September 21 University consists of seven faculties specialized in medical and applied fields, each representing a scientific beacon in its specialty. From the Faculty of Human Medicine to the Faculty of Nursing Sciences, each faculty represents an advanced center for education and scientific research. These faculties implement distinguished educational programs, supported by modern technology and clinical training that ensures the graduation of qualified cadres capable of making a difference in society.

Laboratory and laboratory management

The Department of Laboratories and Laboratories is one of the most important pillars on which the university relies to achieve applied education and scientific research. It is responsible for managing all scientific and clinical laboratories and laboratories designated for training and practical application in the fields of medicine and applied medical sciences. The department provides an advanced work environment equipped with the latest modern devices and technologies, allowing students to practice the practical skills necessary to develop their academic capabilities. The department also seeks to achieve the highest safety standards in laboratories, and to ensure the availability of scientific tools and materials that contribute to improving the academic and experimental performance of students.

Central control

The Central Control is the body responsible for organizing and coordinating all university exams, starting from preparing exam schedules, through managing the correction and evaluation processes, and ending with announcing student results. This administration is committed to the highest levels of accuracy and transparency, and works to provide a safe and peaceful environment for conducting exams. The Control also supervises the procedures for objections to the results, which ensures fairness and credibility in evaluating student performance.

Internal Audit Department

The Internal Audit Department is one of the main oversight bodies that ensures efficiency and transparency in all academic and administrative activities within the university. It reviews approved policies and procedures and ensures their correct and appropriate implementation. The department seeks to enhance governance principles and provide analytical reports on administrative and financial performance, which contributes to improving the university’s operations and directing them towards achieving its strategic objectives with high efficiency.

Admission and Registration Department

The Admissions and Registration Department is responsible for managing the admission and registration process for new students in various academic programs. It is the entity responsible for providing academic registration services and ensuring the implementation of policies and procedures related to student admission in accordance with approved academic standards. The department seeks to achieve the highest levels of transparency and fairness in admission processes and to provide accurate and comprehensive information to students regarding academic requirements. The department is also working on developing the electronic registration system to facilitate procedures and improve the student experience in this regard.

Development and Quality Assurance Center

The Center for Development and Quality Assurance is one of the most important and strategic pillars of the university that contributes to maintaining high quality levels in all academic programs and university services to achieve academic excellence, and ensures that all academic programs are in accordance with international standards in higher education. It works to monitor the application of local and international quality standards and provide continuous reports that ensure the achievement of academic excellence.

The Department is also responsible for preparing reports on academic accreditation of university programs, ensuring that they are consistent with local, regional and international academic accreditation standards. It closely monitors all academic and administrative activities, and works to implement quality mechanisms in curricula, student activities and research to ensure the provision of distinguished education that responds to local and regional market requirements. It seeks to develop continuous improvement strategies that contribute to raising the level of academic performance and university services.

Public Relations and External Affairs

September 21 University is inseparable from its local and international environment, and therefore there is a Public Relations Department that seeks to create strong partnerships with academic bodies and international organizations. This department represents the university in external forums and works to build strategic relationships with global educational and research institutions to enhance the university’s reputation and represent it in the broadest fields.

Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Department is the beating heart of the university when it comes to student care and attention. It is responsible for all aspects of the student experience at the university, from student admission to organizing student activities and cultural events. This department supports students throughout their years of study, through academic consultations and personal guidance, in addition to organizing internal and external training programs that contribute to developing their practical skills. It also aims to ensure that students receive full support in all academic, social and psychological areas.

Academic Library and Resources Management

The Department of Libraries and Academic Resources is responsible for providing the educational and information resources necessary to enhance the educational and research process within the university. The department develops the university libraries in line with modern technological developments, as the libraries contain books and scientific references, in addition to electronic resources that include databases and specialized academic journals.

The Library Department seeks to facilitate access to information for all students and faculty members through borrowing services, academic periodicals, and training courses that contribute to the development of scientific research skills. The library is also a vital center for supporting scientific research and providing academic consultations that contribute to raising the level of academic performance of students and researchers.

Finance and Budget Management

The Finance and Budget Department is one of the vital departments that contribute to achieving the financial sustainability of the university. It is concerned with supervising all financial matters related to the university, including preparing budgets, monitoring spending, and analyzing financial performance. The department ensures that financial resources are balanced and used effectively and sustainably to ensure the continuity of academic programs and university services.

The administration seeks to ensure transparency in all financial transactions, and to provide periodic financial reports that highlight the university’s financial performance. It also supervises the management and collection of tuition fees, ensures the fair distribution of financial resources among various academic and administrative activities, and manages funding in a sustainable manner, ensuring the continuity of academic and research projects, and providing the necessary resources to develop the university’s infrastructure.

Human Resources Management

The Human Resources Department is responsible for managing the affairs of employees and academics at the university. The department works to employ qualified personnel and develop the skills of current employees through continuous training. The department seeks to provide a work environment that encourages creativity and innovation, and believes in the importance of maintaining the stability of employees within the university by achieving justice in dealing and providing appropriate incentives that ensure outstanding performance.

Systems and Information Management

In the era of modern technology, the Systems and Information Management Department is one of the main pillars of the university’s organizational structure. This department is responsible for developing and maintaining the electronic system that manages all aspects of the university’s academic and administrative activities, from managing academic data to facilitating access to educational content via digital platforms. The department is committed to providing continuous technical support to students and faculty members to ensure that the educational process runs smoothly and effectively.

The Systems and Information Department plays a pivotal role in developing the university’s digital infrastructure, as it is responsible for managing the networks and electronic systems that manage all academic and administrative activities. The department is concerned with developing electronic platforms to provide integrated electronic services, such as online academic registration, electronic educational systems, and financial and administrative management systems.

It also contributes to supporting the digital transformation within the university by updating systems and providing innovative technological solutions that contribute to improving operational efficiency. It is also responsible for ensuring data security and protecting it from any electronic threats, which contributes to providing a safe and reliable environment for all faculty members, administrators and students.

Media and Public Relations Department

The Media and Public Relations Department plays a vital role in enhancing the university’s image locally, regionally and internationally. It is responsible for media coverage and developing effective communication strategies that highlight the university’s achievements at all levels. It is also responsible for enhancing the university’s image internally and externally, and working to build a broad network of relationships with educational institutions, academic bodies and international partners. It works on marketing academic programs and promoting the university’s specializations through academic events and workshops, in addition to preparing media content that reflects the university’s achievements at various levels.

The administration also aims to promote the university’s culture and mission through social media platforms and various media outlets, and adopt effective communication strategies that highlight the university’s efforts in developing education and community interaction as a leading academic institution. The administration seeks to build strong bridges of cooperation with the local and international community, which contributes to achieving academic excellence and positive interaction with various educational and health sectors.

Services and Infrastructure Management

The Department of Services and Infrastructure is one of the vital departments that contribute significantly to providing the ideal environment to support the educational and research process within the university. It is responsible for planning and implementing all infrastructure projects, including the development of university facilities such as health facilities, libraries, classrooms, and scientific laboratories. In addition, the department ensures the periodic maintenance of all facilities and equipment, and ensures the quality of basic services such as electricity, water, and communications, which contributes to creating a safe educational environment.

The Department of Services and Infrastructure also works to provide logistical support for all academic and administrative activities, and develops innovative solutions to ensure the sustainability and continuity of these services under different economic conditions. The department also seeks to enhance environmental sustainability by implementing policies aimed at preserving natural resources and providing environmentally friendly solutions within the university’s sustainable development plans.

University Security Administration

It is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the university campus and all its components, including students, employees, and faculty members. This department works to provide a safe environment for students, professors, and university facilities by implementing integrated preventive policies. The responsibilities of the Security Department include ensuring control over entry and exit from the campus, and implementing the necessary security measures to ensure the safety of university facilities. The Security Department also contributes to spreading security awareness among students and all members of the academic community by organizing awareness campaigns.

Finally

The organizational structure of September 21 University for Medical and Applied Sciences is more than just an administrative arrangement; it is a living and effective system in which academic and administrative efforts are harmonized, forming a solid core for excellence and superiority. This structure is not just an organizational structure, but rather a living model of integration and interaction between academic leadership, specialized departments, and students, to be the guarantee for achieving the highest standards of educational quality and professional qualification.

Through this well-thought-out system, the university seeks to provide a pioneering educational environment that meets the needs of both the local and global community, and contributes to the development of the health and education sector in line with the highest standards of academic performance. Each department and vice-deanship within this structure plays a pivotal role in facilitating the educational and administrative process, while maintaining high levels of quality and transparency, ensuring the achievement of the university’s strategic goals in building a generation of medical and applied cadres capable of making a real difference in serving the nation and the world.

Through this integrated structure, September 21 University for Medical and Applied Sciences continues to build a solid academic edifice that contributes to advancing community development and leaves its mark in the fields of higher medical and applied education. The university’s structure is a vibrant heart that reflects its deep commitment to achieving academic excellence, protecting the values ​​of innovation and the future, and ensuring its leading position as a scientific institution concerned with qualifying its cadres to be able to face the challenges of the future with confidence and determination.

In this context, we affirm that every step we take at this university, and every decision we make, is for a noble goal: providing an advanced educational environment, based on quality, innovation, and positive interaction with the requirements of society. Thus, the university continues to achieve its ambitious vision, to be beacons of knowledge and giving in every corner of our beloved homeland.