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

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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