Bethlehem University: Statistics

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#4866 of 14,131 In the World
#1747 of 5,830 In Asia
#5 of 27 In the Palestine
#1 of 3 In Bethlehem
#1654 of 2,854 For Classics and Ancient History
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
70%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Languages
Arabic;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate70%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school Certificate or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarAugust 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 440 scientific papers with 8,687 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Sociology, Chemistry, Political Science, Law, History, and Genetics.

Publications
440
Citations
8,687

Bethlehem University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
294 / 5,735
Biology
251 / 6,587
Medicine
208 / 5,873
Environmental Science
196 / 3,173
Sociology
164 / 3,285
Chemistry
163 / 5,021
Political Science
159 / 1,818
Law
148 / 1,714
History
143 / 1,946
Genetics
141 / 4,671
Philosophy
140 / 3,461
Biochemistry
126 / 4,320
Psychology
122 / 3,506
Geography and Cartography
117 / 1,779
Computer Science
115 / 3,296
Physics
96 / 1,467
Engineering
91 / 1,328
Ecology
88 / 1,086
Archaeology
87 / 1,308
Geology
83 / 1,690
Linguistics
77 / 2,771
Classics and Ancient History
76 / 854
Pathology
75 / 980
Mathematics
73 / 1,134
Paleontology
67 / 1,304
Demography
66 / 2,014
Public Health
65 / 2,011
Psychiatry
63 / 2,326
Business
61 / 795
Economics
61 / 411
Quantum and Particle physics
58 / 647
Statistics
54 / 928
Social Psychology
42 / 652
Botany
42 / 806
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
42 / 743
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
41 / 617
Organic Chemistry
40 / 619
Art & Design
39 / 750
Neuroscience
35 / 2,161
Development Studies
34 / 212

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 1 10
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 24 773
2021 26 747
2022 27 631
2023 44 801
2024 40 777
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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

  1. Salah Hamouri

    Salah Hamouri
    Born in
    Israel Flag Israel
    Years
    1985-.. (age 40)
    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.

  2. Vera Baboun

    Vera Baboun
    Born in
    Palestine Flag Palestine
    Years
    1964-.. (age 61)
    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.

  3. Isa Qaraqi

    Isa Qaraqi
    Born in
    Palestine Flag Palestine
    Years
    1961-.. (age 64)
    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

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