Colleges & Universities in the Palestinian Territory

جامعة بيرزيت

Birzeit University

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University Overview

Established in 1975, Birzeit University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium town of Birzeit (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), West Bank. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory, Birzeit University (BZU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution. Birzeit University (BZU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Palestinian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Palestinian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BZU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Birzeit University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Birzeit University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Birzeit University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Birzeit University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name (Non Latin) جامعة بيرزيت
Name
Name (English)
Acronym BZU
Founded 1975
Motto From our past heritage and present creativity we build the future
Colours Green and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address PO Box 14
Birzeit
West Bank
Palestinian Territory
Birzeit University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Birzeit University Phone Number (2) 298 2000
Birzeit University Fax Number (2) 281 0656
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Recognition and Accreditation

Birzeit University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Birzeit University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1972


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Birzeit University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Birzeit University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Birzeit University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Birzeit University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Birzeit University's academic range and degree level offering.



Birzeit University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Birzeit University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Birzeit University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Birzeit University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Birzeit University.



Birzeit University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Birzeit University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Birzeit University Admission Info


Birzeit University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Birzeit University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Birzeit University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Birzeit University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 14
Birzeit
(2) 2982056
(2) 2982054

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Birzeit University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Birzeit University Size and Profile


Birzeit University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Birzeit University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Birzeit University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Birzeit University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Birzeit University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Birzeit University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Birzeit University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Birzeit University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Birzeit University Facilities


Birzeit University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Birzeit University's Library


Birzeit University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Birzeit University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Birzeit University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Birzeit University Services


Birzeit University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Birzeit University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Birzeit University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Birzeit University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Birzeit University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Birzeit University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Birzeit University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Birzeit University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Birzeit University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Association of Arab Universities (AArU)
  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)


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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Birzeit University's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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