Why Birzeit

The threads of Birzeit University were woven deeply into the fabric of Palestine since 1924. Birzeit University—through its students, faculty, and greater community—has been a transformative leader offering 114 academic programs, (76 bachelor programs, 34 master program, 1PhD, 2 diploma programs, 1 program for foreign students) in 9 Faculties.

Our University is a home for 14,800 students, seeking and creating knowledge through thoughtful and informed debate. We encourage democratic culture, curiosity, questioning, and open discussion as a means of developing ideas that might help all.