Prior to the crisis in Syria, college graduation attainment was a core value for Syrians; many achieved advanced professional degrees in medicine, pharmacy, law and, engineering among other fi elds. Over 100,000 Syrians, both men and women in equal numbers, were enrolled in public and private universities and technical schools throughout Syria. One of the human tragedies of the Syrian crisis is too many Syrian young adults have had to drop out of universities because of family instability caused by the war or increased security risks, and high school age students have lacked access to what once was a clear path from secondary school to university-based studies for high achieving students.