Birzeit University

Overview

Birzeit University is a leading public university located in Birzeit, West Bank, Palestine. Established in 1924 and officially becoming a university in 1975, it is the first higher education institution in Palestine. The university is recognized for its academic excellence and commitment to social development, offering a wide range of programs through its nine faculties, including Arts, Business and Economics, Engineering, and Law.

With over 15,000 students, including many international students, the university provides undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees. It is known for its liberal atmosphere and dedication to democratic values, attracting top students with high admission standards. The institution engages in community-oriented programs and policy-oriented research, focusing on sustainable development, social policy, and technological advancement in Palestine. Governed by an autonomous board of trustees, it receives support from various institutions, enabling expansion of academic offerings and the pioneering of unique programs such as the first institute specializing in Women's Studies in the Arab world and a graduate program in Israel Studies.

Basic Information

Industry	Higher education
Founded	1924
Revenue	552.4M
Headquarters	main, Ramallah, Palestine
Languages	English
Alexa Ranking	60874

Contact Details

Phone: +970 2 298 2000
Website: birzeit.edu
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/birzeit-university

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

Higher education
University
Community outreach
Research
Local development projects
Community programs
Civil society engagement
Policy research
Public policy research centers
Multidisciplinary faculties
Academic excellence
Research institutes
Gender equality initiatives
Community projects
Graduate programs
Public health
Judicial and legal reform
Women's empowerment
Palestinian community projects
International student recruitment
Regional development
Health research
Environmental studies
Community service
Teacher training programs
Sustainable development projects
Educational collaboration
International students
Community health programs
Water and environmental studies
Social policy
Community training
Undergraduate degrees
Women's empowerment programs
Environmental water studies
Social development
Media development
Community development
Academic programs
Olive project
Health and social sciences
Water studies
Research centers
Water management
Pharmaceutical industry support
Postgraduate degrees
Media and communication research
International partnerships
Educational projects
Educational outreach
Educational innovation
Social sciences research
Community engagement
Community capacity building
Policy-oriented research
Media development centers
Teacher training
Renewables & environment

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