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Israel forcing international lecturers out of West Bank Palestinian universities

We are now fighting to end escalating discriminatory Israeli policy aimed at preventing international academics from staying in the West Bank and refusing to renew visas for those with teaching contracts.

September 3, 2019

Faculty expertise, research output excel in CWUR ranking
Birzeit University ranks the first Palestinian and 41st Arab university according to the most recent list from the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) for 2019–2020
Faculty of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Professions offers new graduate degree in oncology nursing
Birzeit University’s oncology nursing is a unique program in Palestine and the Arab region
Birzeit University is the most sustainable university in Palestine, 240th in the world
For the second consecutive year, the university was named the most sustainable university in Palestine.
Students to compete in Arab Challenge after winning first-place in Palestine IoT and AI Challenge
The students won for their project "Optimal Power System Restoration in Mixed Grid”

News

Legal encounter on cooperative work in Gaza

Birzeit University looks into cooperation with University of Texas in geosciences

Academic field trip explores freedom of expression

Birzeit University’s CDS and AFSC discuss the results of a field survey

Violence against women: Criticism of media coverage and absence of information

Faculty expertise, research output excel in CWUR ranking

Lecture on learning Hebrew and its impacts on Palestinians lives

Law faculty member Mohammad Hanini wins AMAN’s anti-corruption research award

Faculty members visit, lecture at Belgium universities

Blog

Program Chair - Palestine And Arabic Studies Program

Why PAS Program?

Committee for Persons with Special Needs

To academically, socially, and psychologically empower special needs students within the university’s community; bolster their independence; and build their capacities as active members of the society capable of contributing to its advancement.

President's Palestinian Diaspora Grant- PAS Program

This grant will help enable our Palestinian student body in the diaspora to learn Arabic in their homeland.

Fada: BZU institutional repository

Hosting and disseminating the intellectual output created and published by the university’s community in compliance with intellectual property rights

Research & Projects

Ranging from basic and applied research to capacity development and curricular reform in collaboration with local, regional and international partners

Constitutional law professor delves into justiciability, enforcement of economic and social rights in Palestinian Basic Law

By Dr. Asem Khalil

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Events

Using Rare Event Sampling to Understand the Strongest Tropical Cyclones, Lecture

Only one month remains for the closing of Intimate Terrains exhibition

Landscapes of Palestine: New Perspectives since 1999

Recognition of qualifications of Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility

Recognition of qualifications obtained in international credit mobility

Counter Montages: Theoretical and Practical Workshop around the Moving Image

The Ever Elusive Past: Discussions of Palestine’s History and Heritage

"Intercultural Trends in the Euro-Mediterranean Region"

Is Bauhaus Relevant Today?

Announcements

ERASMUS + Mobility of students from Birzeit University to the University of Messina (Italy)

Erasmus + Staff Teaching Mobility from Birzeit University to Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania)

Erasmus + Staff Teaching Mobility from Birzeit University to University of Minho (Portugal)

ERASMUS + Mobility of students from Birzeit University to the University of Minho (Portugal)

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Founded in 1972, Birzeit University is a leading educational institution and an intellectual hub that attracts top students and faculty, offering a wide range of academic programs and professional development opportunities

Bachelor Programs

over 70 programs in humanities, social sciences, education, governance, business, economics, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health.

Master Programs

Over 30 programs offered in pure disciplines and many of interdisciplinary nature.

Doctorate in Social Sciences

The first of its kind in Palestine and the region with strong interdisciplinary approach and international linkages.

Continuing Education

Professional diplomas and executive education promoting excellence and lifelong learning.

International Students

Learn classical & colloquial Arabic with our PAS team and experience Palestinian current issues at first hand.

Admission & Registration

Information on admission requirements, application processes, key dates and academic regulations. Welcome to BZU!

Multimedia

The Spirit of Birzeit University

Spaces & Places

25 photosصورة

إضغط لمشاهدة

25 photosصورة

Infographic

إنفوجرافيك

BZU Strategy 2017 – 2022

Facts & Numbers

Birzeit master’s student obtains second patent

Atef Shkokani, a project coordinator at Birzeit University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit (IEU) and master’s student of business administration, obtained a patent, his second, for developing safety technology that can be implemented in modern vehicles.

International Summer Camp

Since 1981, the camp brings together local and international youth for a unique experience of Palestinian culture, politics and language.

Volunteer & Community Service

Our flagship program giving students the opportunity to make a difference to their surrounding and gain invaluable experiences and exchanges

Right to Education Campaign

Founded in 1988 by BZU community to expose the violations of human rights and obstruction to education by the illegal Israeli Occupation.

Our students have...

freedom of expression
quality education
stronger career opportunities
space for creativity

ART AND CULTURE

BIRZEIT UNIVERSITYMUSEUM

Garnet stone

A broken piece of garnet, which used to be probably round-shaped. It is fixed in position by a silver frame on which there are engravings only partially read due to a rupture in the frame. Canaan obtained it in 1917.

View our collections

متحفجامعة بيرزيت

Garnet stone

A broken piece of garnet, which used to be probably round-shaped. It is fixed in position by a silver frame on which there are engravings only partially read due to a rupture in the frame. Canaan obtained it in 1917.

عرض مجموعات المقتنيات

Lecture on learning Hebrew and its impacts on Palestinians lives

Birzeit University’s master’s program in Israeli studies held a lecture to discuss the impact of learning Hebrew on the lives of Palestinians, featuring Tareq Samman, a lecturer of Hebrew at the program, on December 9, 2019.

Faculty member’s artwork housed at international museums