Birzeit University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2140 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 591 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| # 2 of 27 | In Palestine |
| # 408 of 99 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
83%
Enrollment
13,719
Languages
Arabic;English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 83% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General certificate of secondary education (Tawjihi) or foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February to July). Summer session, July to August. |
| Enrollment | 13,719 |
We've calculated the 83% acceptance rate for Birzeit University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Birzeit University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Birzeit University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Birzeit University.
Centre : Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Centre : Development Studies
Development Studies
Centre : Information Technology Centre of Excellence
Information Technology
Centre : Media Development
Media Studies
Faculty : Arts
Anthropology
Arabic
Archaeology
Cultural Studies
Education
English
French
Geography
History
Literature
Media Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Psychology
Sociology
Translation and Interpretation
Faculty : Commerce and Economics
Accountancy
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Economics
Finance
Management
Faculty : Education
Education
Faculty : Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Architecture
Faculty : Graduate Studies
Applied Chemistry
Arabic
Business Administration
Community Health
Development Studies
Education
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Gender Studies
Geography
Health Sciences
History
Human Rights
Hydraulic Engineering
International Studies
Islamic Studies
Islamic Theology
Laboratory Techniques
Law
Mathematics and Computer Science
Public Health
Sociology
Statistics
Town Planning
Water Science
Faculty : Information Technology
Computer Science
Information Technology
Systems Analysis
Faculty : Law and Public Administration
Law
Political Sciences
Public Administration
Faculty : Nursing and Allied Health Professions
Dietetics
Nursing
Nutrition
Faculty : Science
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Institute : Community and Public Health
Community Health
Public Health
Institute : Environmental and Water Studies
Environmental Studies
Water Science
Institute : International Studies
International Studies
Institute : Law
Law
Institute : Women's Studies
Women's Studies
Laboratory : Testing Laboratory
Environmental Studies
Occupational Health
Unit : Palestine and Arab Studies
Arabic
Social Sciences
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Birzeit University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Bachelor's Degree
Accountancy
Anthropology
Applied Chemistry
Arabic
Archaeology
Biology
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Community Health
Computer Science
Continuing Education
Cultural Studies
Development Studies
Dietetics
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Finance
Fine Arts
French
Gender Studies
Geography
Health Sciences
History
Human Rights
Hydraulic Engineering
Information Technology
International Studies
Islamic Studies
Islamic Theology
Laboratory Techniques
Law
Literature
Management
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Media Studies
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Health
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Social Sciences
Sociology
Statistics
Structural Architecture
Systems Analysis
Town Planning
Translation and Interpretation
Water Science
Women's Studies
Higher Diploma
Education
Master's Degree
Business Administration
Community Health
Cultural Studies
Development Studies
Economics
Education
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Gender Studies
Geography
Human Rights
International Relations and Diplomacy
Islamic Studies
Landscape Architecture
Law
Medical Technology
Sociology
Statistics
Town Planning
Water Science
Doctorate
Computer Science
Social Sciences
Research profile
Birzeit University has published 2,914 scientific papers with 100,062 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Law, History, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,001
/ 67,625
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
1,429
/ 34,233
|
| Engineering |
1,226
/ 35,973
|
| Biology |
1,185
/ 33,371
|
| Political Science |
1,183
/ 17,502
|
| Computer Science |
1,142
/ 29,812
|
| Medicine |
1,080
/ 67,133
|
| Law |
1,070
/ 16,919
|
| History |
1,014
/ 12,964
|
| Physics |
948
/ 31,561
|
| Geography and Cartography |
935
/ 18,180
|
| Sociology |
906
/ 51,114
|
| Philosophy |
820
/ 16,416
|
| Chemistry |
774
/ 20,019
|
| Mathematics |
750
/ 17,102
|
| Economics |
722
/ 16,434
|
| Psychology |
717
/ 17,352
|
| Business |
716
/ 16,464
|
| Ecology |
672
/ 17,805
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
632
/ 12,408
|
| Archaeology |
627
/ 9,006
|
| Geology |
626
/ 14,740
|
| Statistics |
556
/ 14,892
|
| Classics and Ancient History |
549
/ 5,698
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
506
/ 14,250
|
| Pathology |
498
/ 45,451
|
| Public Health |
472
/ 53,270
|
| Paleontology |
422
/ 8,134
|
| Linguistics |
418
/ 9,747
|
| Development Studies |
414
/ 13,125
|
| Genetics |
403
/ 14,779
|
| Machine Learning |
374
/ 12,387
|
| Biochemistry |
363
/ 13,123
|
| Organic chemistry |
362
/ 9,901
|
| Demography |
350
/ 44,210
|
| Management |
333
/ 11,936
|
| Materials Science |
326
/ 7,749
|
| Nursing |
300
/ 31,775
|
| Psychiatry |
279
/ 7,339
|
| Art & Design |
272
/ 4,030
|
Annual publication & citation counts
16 Notable alumni
1. Hasan Abu-Libdeh
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
statistician
Hasan Abu-Libdeh is a Palestinian statistician and politician, who founded the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics in 1993. He served in the Palestinian National Authority as minister of labour, social affairs, and national economy.
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2. Ali Jarbawi
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
political scientist
Ali Jarbawi is a Palestinian politician and lecturer. He is the former Minister of Planning and Administrative Development and the former Minister of Higher Education of the Government of the Palestinian National Authority.
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3. Hanan Jarrar
1975-. (aged 51)
diplomat
Hanan Na'eem Ameen Jarrar, is a Palestinian politician and diplomat serving as Palestinian Ambassador to South Africa and non-resident Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Namibia, Malawi and Lesotho. On 28 December 2019, she was appointed as Ambassador to South Africa by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. On 28 January 2020, she presented her credentials to the President of South...
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4. Musa Hadid
1965-. (aged 61)
civil engineer
mayor
Musa Hadid is a Palestinian political figure and the former mayor of Ramallah, Palestine.
All 16 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
BZUجامعة بيرزيت
Founded
1975
Motto
From our past heritage and present creativity we build the future
Colors
green, white
Academic calendar
September to July (September - January; February to July). Summer session, July to August.
Address
P.O. Box 14 Birzeit, West Bank Palestine
City Population
5,000
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