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List of Universities in Palestine

Palestine is a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. It has a growing higher education sector, with both public and private universities offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Below is a list of some of the universities in Palestine:

  • Birzeit University - Established in 1924, it is a public university located in Birzeit, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Al-Quds University - Established in 1984, it is a public university located in Abu Dis, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • An-Najah National University - Established in 1918, it is a public university located in Nablus, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Palestine Polytechnic University - Established in 1978, it is a public university located in Hebron, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, sciences, and management.

  • Islamic University of Gaza - Established in 1978, it is a public university located in Gaza City, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Bethlehem University - Established in 1973, it is a Catholic university located in Bethlehem, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Arab American University - Established in 2000, it is a private university located in Jenin, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Hebron University - Established in 1971, it is a public university located in Hebron, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Al-Quds Open University - Established in 1984, it is an open university with multiple campuses throughout Palestine, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • University College of Applied Sciences - Established in 1998, it is a public university located in Gaza City, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

These are just some of the universities in Palestine, each with its own unique strengths and areas of specialization. The higher education sector in Palestine continues to grow and develop, providing students with a range of options for pursuing their academic and professional goals.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Al-Aqsa University

  2. Al-Azhar University of Gaza

  3. Al-Quds Open University

  4. Al-Quds University - The Arab University in Jerusalem

  5. An-Najah National University

  6. Arab American University - Jenin

  7. Bethlehem Bible College

  8. Bethlehem University

  9. Birzeit University

  10. Hebron University

  11. Islamic University of Gaza

  12. Israa University Gaza

  13. Palestine Polytechnic University

  14. Palestine Technical College-Dier Elbalah

  15. Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie

  16. Ummah University

  17. University College of Applied Sciences

  18. University of Palestine

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