Birzeit University, ranked first among the best universities in Palestinian Territories, founded in 1975, is a non-profit private higher education institution in the West Bank's medium town of Birzeit (population range of 2,500-9,999 residents). Birzeit University (BZU) is a major (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution that is officially accredited by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Birzeit University (BZU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in a variety of fields, including pre-bachelor degrees (certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees.

This Palestinian higher-education school, which is 45 years old, has a stringent admission policy based on students' previous academic records and grades. This Palestinian higher education school is somewhat selective, with acceptance rates ranging from 70 to 80 percent. International students are welcome to apply for admission.

BZU also provides a library, sports facilities, financial help and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services to students.

Country rank: 1

World rank: 1488

Tuition fee: 5000$/ year

Website: https://www.birzeit.edu/en

Telephone: +970 2 298 2000

Address: PO Box 14, Birzeit, West Bank, Palestinian Territory

An-Najah National University, ranked second among the best universities in Palestinian Territories, founded in 1977, is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburbs of Nablus (population range of 250,000-499,999 residents), West Bank. Tulkarm is home to a branch campus of this university. An-Najah National University (ANU) is a major (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution that is officially accredited by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

An-Najah National University (ANU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in a variety of fields, including pre-bachelor degrees (certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees.

This 43-year-old Palestinian university has a strict admission criteria based on entrance exams and students' previous academic records and ratings. With an admittance rate of 60-70 percent, this Palestinian higher education institution is considered selective. Students from other countries are welcome to apply.

ANU also provides a library, accommodation, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services to students.

Country rank: 2
World rank: 1901
Tuition fee: 2500$/ year
Website: https://www.najah.edu/en/
Telephone: +970 (9) 234 5113
Address: 707, Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Street, Nablus, 00970 West Bank, Palestinian Territory

The Islamic University of Gaza, ranked third among the best universities in Palestinian Territories, founded in 1978, is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of Gaza City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000), Gaza Strip.

The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education university nominally linked with the Islamic religion, as authorized by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in a variety of fields, including pre-bachelor degrees (certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees.

This 42-year-old Palestinian university has a strict admission procedure based on students' previous academic records and ratings. With an admittance rate of 60-70 percent, this Palestinian higher education institution is considered selective. International students are welcome to apply for admission.

IUG also provides a library, sports facilities, financial help and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services to students.

Country rank: 3
World rank: 2047
Tuition fee: 2500$
Website: https://www.iugaza.edu.ps/en/
Telephone: +970 (8) 264 4400
Address: Jamal Abdel Naser Street, Al-Remal, Gaza City, 00972 Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory

Al-Quds University, founded in 1984, is a non-profit public higher-education school located in the countryside of Jerusalem (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Al-Quds University (QU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution that is officially recognized by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Al-Quds University (QU) provides courses and programs that lead to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in a variety of fields. This Palestinian higher-education school, which is 36 years old, has a selective admission procedure based on entrance exams.

This Palestinian higher education school is somewhat selective, with acceptance rates ranging from 70 to 80 percent International students are welcome to apply for admission.

QU also offers a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services to students.

Country rank: 4
World rank: 3330
Tuition fee: not reported
Website: https://www.alquds.edu/en/
Telephone: +970 (2) 583 8652
Address: Abdel Hamaid Shoman Street, Beit Hanina, PO Box 51000, Jerusalem, 5100 Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

Arab American University, founded in 2000, is a for-profit private higher education institution based in the small West Bank city of Jenin (population range of 50,000-249,999 persons).

This university has a campus in Ramallah as well. Arab American University (AAUP) is a big (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education school that is officially accredited by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Arab American University (AAUP) offers courses and programs that lead to officially recognized higher education degrees, including doctorate degrees, in a variety of fields. This Palestinian higher-education school, which has been around for 20 years, has a stringent admission policy based on students' previous academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for admission.

AAUP also provides a library, accommodation, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning possibilities, as well as administrative services to students.

Country rank: 5
World rank: 4735
Tuition fee: 2500$/ year
Website: https://www.aaup.edu/
Telephone: +970 (4) 241 8888
Address: Zababdeh, Jenin, 00970 West Bank, Palestinian Territory

Bethlehem University, founded in 1973, is a non-profit public higher-education school located in the metropolitan environment of Bethlehem, West Bank (population range of 10,000-49,999). Bethlehem University (BU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution nominally linked with the Christian-Catholic religion, as authorized by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

In a variety of fields of study, Bethlehem University (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, and master degrees.

This Palestinian higher-education school, which is 47 years old, has a selective admission process based on entrance exams and students' previous academic records and ratings. The admittance rate for this Palestinian higher education institution is 30-40%, making it a very selective university. Students from other countries are welcome to apply.

Students have access to a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services at BU.

Country rank: 6
World rank: 4985
Tuition fee: 2500$/ year
Website: https://www.bethlehem.edu/
Telephone: +970 (2) 274 1241
Address: 5 Rue De Freres, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territory

Palestine Polytechnic University was established in 1999 as a non-profit private higher education institution in the suburbs of Hebron (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 residents), West Bank. Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution nominally linked with the Islamic religion, as recognized by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

In a variety of fields of study, Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, and master degrees.

This Palestinian higher-education school, which is 21 years old, has a selective admission process based on entrance exams and students' previous academic records and ratings. With an admittance rate of 60-70 percent, this Palestinian higher education institution is considered selective. Students from other countries are welcome to apply.

PPU also offers a library, lodging, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning possibilities, as well as administrative services to students.

Country rank: 7
World rank: 5161
Tuition fee: 2500$/ year
Website: https://www.ppu.edu/p/
Telephone: +970 (2) 223 3050
Address: Wadi Hariya Campus, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Territory

Hebron University, founded in 1971, is a non-profit public higher education school in the West Bank's significant city of Hebron (population range of 500,000-1,000,000).

Hebron University (HU) is a coeducational Palestinian higher education school that is officially recognized by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The university operates on a semester structure, with two four-month semesters beginning in the fall and spring, as well as a summer intense semester.

The university has a registration policy that welcomes students from all walks of life in Palestine. The Tawjihi (matriculation certificate) or its equivalent is required to apply for study. It features a unique financial aid program that supports needy students with grants and loans.

The following organizations are affiliated with the university: The International Association of Universities, the Community of Mediterranean Universities, the Islamic Universities League, and others are members of the International Association of Universities. Arab Universities Association (AARU), The university is also accredited by the European Union and has a PADOR and PIC number.

Hebron University (HU) offers a variety of courses and programs that lead to legally recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of fields. Students from other countries are welcome to apply.

A library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning options, as well as administrative services, are among the academic and non-academic facilities and services available to students at HU.

Country rank: 8
World rank: 6374

Tuition fee: not reported

Website: https://www.hebron.edu/index.php/en/
Telephone: +970 (2) 222 0995
Address: PO Box 40, Hebron, 970 West Bank, Palestinian Territory

Al Azhar University-Gaza, founded in 1991, is a non-profit public higher-education institution in the Gaza Strip's capital of Gaza City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 residents). Al Azhar University-Gaza (AUG) is a major (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution that is officially accredited by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Al Azhar University-Gaza (AUG) offers a variety of courses and programs that lead to legally recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of fields.

This Palestinian higher-education school, which is 29 years old, has a stringent admission policy based on students' previous academic records and grades. With an admittance rate of 60-70 percent, this Palestinian higher education institution is considered selective. International students are welcome to apply for admission.

AUG also offers a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and remote learning possibilities, as well as administrative services to students.

Country rank: 9
World rank: 6410
Tuition fee: 2500$/ year
Website: http://www.alazhar.edu.ps/eng/
Telephone: +970 (8) 282 4020
Address: PO Box 1277, Gaza City, 1277 Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory

Al-Aqsa University, established in 1991, is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of Gaza City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000), Gaza Strip. Al-Aqsa University (AU) is a big (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution that is officially accredited by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Al-Aqsa University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in a variety of fields, including pre-bachelor degrees (certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees.

This Palestinian higher-education school, which is 29 years old, has a selective admission process based on entrance exams and students' previous academic records and ratings. This Palestinian higher education organization is the least selective, with an admittance rate of 80-90 percent. Students from other countries are welcome to apply.

Students have access to a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services at AU.

Country rank: 10
World rank: 7551
Tuition fee: 2500$/ year
Website: http://www.alazhar.edu.ps/eng/
Telephone: +970 (8) 264 1601
Address: Univerities Street, Gaza City, 4051 Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory

Tulkarem, a prominent town in the West Bank with a population of 10,000 to 49,999 inhabitants, is home to Palestine Technical University Kadoorie, a non-profit public higher-education institution founded in 2007. The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education has officially authorized Palestine Technical University Kadoorie (PTUK) as a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution.

PTUK offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, and master degrees in a variety of fields.

This Palestinian higher-education school, which is 13 years old, has a stringent admission policy based on students' previous academic records and grades. This Palestinian higher education school is somewhat selective, with acceptance rates ranging from 70 to 80 percent.

PTUK also offers students a library, lodging, sports facilities, financial help and/or scholarships, and administrative services, among other things.

Country rank: 11
World rank: 8481
Tuition fee: 1000$/ year
Website: https://ptuk.edu.ps/
Telephone: +970 (9) 267 1026
Address: Jaffa Street 7, Tulkarem, 00970 West Bank, Palestinian Territory

University College of Applied Sciences was founded in 1998 as a non-profit public higher education institution in the urban setting of Gaza City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 residents), Gaza Strip. University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution nominally linked with the Islamic religion, as authorized by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), and bachelor degrees in a variety of fields.

This 22-year-old Palestinian university has a strict admission procedure based on students' previous academic records and ratings. This Palestinian higher education school is somewhat selective, with acceptance rates ranging from 70 to 80 percent. International students are welcome to apply for admission.

Students have access to a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services through UCAS.

Country rank: 12
World rank: 8917
Tuition fee: 1000$/ year
Website: https://en.ucas.edu.ps/
Telephone: +970 (8) 286 8999
Address: Elshawa Street, Gaza City, 1415 Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory

University of Palestine, established in 2005, is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of Al Zahra City (population range of 2,500-9,999), Gaza Strip. This university has a campus in Gaza City as well.

University of Palestine (UP) is a tiny (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution that is officially recognized by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The University of Palestine (UP) offers courses and programs in a variety of fields that lead to officially recognized higher education degrees.

This Palestinian higher-education school, which has been around for 15 years, has a stringent admittance policy based on students' previous academic records and grades. This Palestinian higher education organization is the least selective, with an admittance rate of 90-100 percent.

Students have access to a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning alternatives, as well as administrative services.

Country rank: 13
World rank: 9139
Tuition fee: 1000$/ year
Website: https://en.up.edu.ps/
Telephone: +970 (8) 288 0001-2-3
Address: Palestine Str.Al Zahra City, 1075 Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory

Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture, established in 2006, is a Palestinian university dedicated to educating the next generation of creative leaders through innovative and high-quality academic programs and lifelong learning opportunities, all of which are anchored in a culture of entrepreneurship, research, and civic engagement.

Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture is a coeducational Palestinian higher education school that is officially recognized by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

The College of Arts and Culture at Dar al-Kalima University offers courses and programs that lead to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in a variety of fields. In non-traditional subjects such as visual and performing arts, cultural heritage, design, and tourism-related courses, there are currently 20 recognized Bachelor of Arts, Diploma, and Professional Diploma degrees.

Students at Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture have access to a variety of academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library and administrative support.

Country rank: 14
World rank: 9620
Tuition fee: not reported
Website: https://www.daralkalima.edu.ps/en
Telephone: +970 (2) 275 7028
Address: Murair Mountain, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territory

Al Istiqlal University, founded in 2007, is a higher-education school in the West Bank's large town of Jericho (population range of 10,000-49,999).

Al Istiqlal University (IU) is a coeducational Palestinian higher education institution that is officially recognized by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Al Istiqlal University's Dspace is a secure repository system for the university community to store and distribute intellectual, administrative, and historical materials.

Al Istiqlal University is one of the schools that does not publish acceptance rates. This may occur because a university offers programs in which an applicant merely needs to complete admission standards and is not required to compete with other applicants. Toplist calculated the aforementioned acceptance rate using admission statistics from similarly ranked surrounding universities that publish such information.

Al Istiqlal University (IU) offers courses and programs that lead to officially recognized higher education degrees such bachelor's degrees in a variety of fields.

Students have access to a variety of academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library and administrative services.

Country rank: 15
World rank: 9846
Tuition fee: not reported
Website: https://alistiqlal.edu.ps/index-en.html
Telephone: +970 (2) 232 2194
Address: Jericho, West Bank, Palestinian Territory