Bethlehem University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5059 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1783 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #9 of 27 | In Palestine |
| #1 of 3 | In Bethlehem |
| #1604 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.bethlehem.edu
- Languages
- Arabic;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school Certificate or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | August to June (August - December; January-June) |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Bethlehem 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.
Research profile
Bethlehem University has published 470 scientific papers with 9,331 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Genetics, and History.
Bethlehem University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 13 |
| 1994 | 3 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 | 2 | 16 |
| 1997 | 2 | 12 |
| 1998 | 1 | 14 |
| 1999 | 2 | 18 |
| 2000 | 11 | 29 |
| 2001 | 4 | 39 |
| 2002 | 12 | 46 |
| 2003 | 8 | 54 |
| 2004 | 0 | 65 |
| 2005 | 8 | 117 |
| 2006 | 2 | 88 |
| 2007 | 10 | 134 |
| 2008 | 10 | 133 |
| 2009 | 6 | 163 |
| 2010 | 17 | 215 |
| 2011 | 9 | 281 |
| 2012 | 10 | 271 |
| 2013 | 12 | 350 |
| 2014 | 14 | 413 |
| 2015 | 21 | 433 |
| 2016 | 13 | 410 |
| 2017 | 23 | 438 |
| 2018 | 24 | 468 |
| 2019 | 19 | 533 |
| 2020 | 24 | 772 |
| 2021 | 26 | 746 |
| 2022 | 27 | 631 |
| 2023 | 44 | 802 |
| 2024 | 41 | 782 |
| 2025 | 41 | 805 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Bethlehem University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 7,500 USD |
| Graduate | 8,500 USD |
| Doctorate | 10,000 USD |
Bethlehem University has financial aid programs.
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 Bethlehem University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Diploma | Education, Paediatrics, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Diploma | Hotel Management, Religious Studies, Tourism |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Arabic, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Education, English, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Hotel Management, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Preschool Education, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering |
| Higher Diploma | Education, Paediatrics |
| Master's Degree | Biotechnology, Development Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Nursing, Oncology, Social Work, Tourism |
Notable alumni
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Salah Hamouri
- Occupations
- lawyeractivist
- Biography
-
Salah Hamouri is a French-Palestinian lawyer and field researcher for the Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association. His wife – who is French – has been barred since January 2016 from entering Israel or the Israeli-occupied West Bank to visit him.
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Vera Baboun
- Occupations
- university teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Vera George Ghattas Baboun is a Palestinian politician who served as the first female mayor of Bethlehem. Baboun has a master's degree in African-American literature. Prior to her election, she became the principal of the Roman Catholic High School in Beit Sahour (2010-2012) and was an English literature lecturer at Bethlehem University, (1990-2010) where she was also the Assistant Dean of Students (2000-2006). Additionally, she is the chairperson of the Board of Directors for Guidance and Training Centre for Family and Children as well as a gender studies researcher in GRACE (Gender Research in Africa and the Middle East into ICTs for Empowerment) network looking at the role of information technology in empowering women in the Arab world. Baboun is the mother of five children. She is a Palestinian Christian.
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Isa Qaraqi
- Enrolled in Bethlehem University
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Issa Qaraqe is a Palestinian politician who has held various positions in the Palestinian Authority.
Bethlehem University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Biotechnology Education and Training | Biotechnology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Palestinian Heritage | Heritage Preservation |
| Centre : Teaching Excellence | Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, Arts and Humanities, English, Religious Studies, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Pedagogy, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| Faculty : Nursing and Health Sciences | Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science |
| Institute : Hotel Management and Tourism | Hotel Management, Tourism |
| Institute : Leadership | Leadership |
| Research Division : Heriditary | Genetics |
| Research Division : Water and Soil Environment | Soil Science, Water Science |
General information
| Alternative names | BU جامعة بيت لحم |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education |
| Motto | Indivisa manent |
| Colors | navy blue, golden yellow, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 11407 5 Rue des Frères Bethlehem Jerusalem, 92248 Palestine |
|---|---|
| City population | 36,000 |