Established in 1975, the 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 49-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 aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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large-sized
Selectivity
moderately selective
Name | Birzeit University |
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Name (Non Latin) | جامعة بيرزيت |
Acronym | BZU |
Founded | 1975 |
Motto | From our past heritage and present creativity we build the future |
Colours | Green and white |
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Address | PO Box 14 Birzeit West Bank Palestinian Territory |
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+970 (2) 298 2000 | |
+970 (2) 281 0656 |
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The following Birzeit University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.
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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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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Birzeit University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Birzeit University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Birzeit University's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Birzeit University.
Birzeit University has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).
Birzeit University is a private higher education institution.
Birzeit University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Birzeit University does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Birzeit University's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Birzeit University's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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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
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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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