University of Aden

University of Aden
جامعة عـدن
Logo of the University of Aden
TypePublic
Established1970; 54 years ago (1970)
PresidentAlkhader Nasser Laswar
Location,
12°48′41″N 45°02′19″E / 12.8115°N 45.0387°E / 12.8115; 45.0387
Websitewww.aden-univ.net

The University of Aden is the first Yemeni university, founded alongside Sana'a University in 1970. The university is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Aden (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Yemen, the University of Aden is a coeducational Yemeni higher education institution. The University of Aden offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. The University of Aden also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.