Thamar University (also called Dhamar University) is a modern public university located in the city of Thamar, Yemen. Situated at 14°34′46″N 44°22′44″E / 14.57944°N 44.37889°E / 14.57944; 44.37889Coordinates: 14°34′46″N 44°22′44″E / 14.57944°N 44.37889°E / 14.57944; 44.37889, it is the biggest university in the country.
The University of Thamar was inaugurated on 17 June 1996, in order to meet the need for manpower development in the Thamar Governorate and the surrounding region.
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