Birzeit University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2140 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #591 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #2 of 27 | In Palestine |
| #408 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 25 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Enrollment
- 13,719
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.birzeit.edu
- Languages
- Arabic;English
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.
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.
Birzeit University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 23 |
| 1994 | 4 | 21 |
| 1995 | 10 | 25 |
| 1996 | 10 | 30 |
| 1997 | 17 | 30 |
| 1998 | 8 | 33 |
| 1999 | 17 | 55 |
| 2000 | 21 | 71 |
| 2001 | 19 | 66 |
| 2002 | 31 | 75 |
| 2003 | 40 | 163 |
| 2004 | 35 | 144 |
| 2005 | 42 | 215 |
| 2006 | 49 | 238 |
| 2007 | 58 | 294 |
| 2008 | 63 | 346 |
| 2009 | 70 | 596 |
| 2010 | 77 | 747 |
| 2011 | 82 | 743 |
| 2012 | 63 | 835 |
| 2013 | 89 | 919 |
| 2014 | 87 | 1635 |
| 2015 | 78 | 2975 |
| 2016 | 112 | 4457 |
| 2017 | 198 | 5800 |
| 2018 | 161 | 6674 |
| 2019 | 197 | 8250 |
| 2020 | 188 | 10362 |
| 2021 | 231 | 11653 |
| 2022 | 261 | 11389 |
| 2023 | 257 | 11479 |
| 2024 | 150 | 11156 |
| 2025 | 146 | 9968 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Birzeit 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 | 4,500 ILS |
| Graduate | 5,000 ILS |
| Doctorate | 6,000 ILS |
Birzeit 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 Birzeit 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 | 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 |
Birzeit University alumni
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Marwan Barghouti
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Marwan Barghouti, sometimes known by the kunya Abu Al-Qassam (أبو القسام), is a Palestinian political leader who has served as an elected legislator and has been an advocate of a two-state solution since prior to his imprisonment by Israel.
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Mohammad Shtayyeh
- Occupations
- economistwriterpolitician
- Biography
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Mohammad Ibrahim Shtayyeh is a Palestinian politician, academic, and economist who served as the Prime Minister of Palestine from 2019 to 2024. On 26 February 2024, he and his government announced their resignation, remaining in office in a demissionary capacity until a new government was formed on 31 March 2024.
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Elia Suleiman
- Occupations
- actorscreenwriterdirectorfilm actorfilm director
- Biography
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Elia Suleiman is an Israeli-born Palestinian film director and actor. He is best known for the 2002 film Divine Intervention (Arabic: يد إلهية), a modern tragicomedy on living under occupation in Palestine which won the Jury Prize at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. Suleiman's cinematic style is often compared to that of Jacques Tati and Buster Keaton, for its poetic interplay between "burlesque and sobriety". He is married to Lebanese singer and actress Yasmine Hamdan.
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Khalida Jarrar
- Occupations
- politicianactivist
- Biography
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Khalida Jarrar is a Palestinian politician. She is a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC). She was elected to the PLC in January 2006 as one of the PFLP's three deputies and has continued to serve as an elected representative ever since. She is also the Palestinian representative on the Council of Europe and is currently head of the Prisoners Committee of the PLC. She played a major role in Palestine's application to join the International Criminal Court.
Birzeit University faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | BZU جامعة بيرزيت |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education |
| Motto | From our past heritage and present creativity we build the future |
| Colors | green, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 14 Birzeit, West Bank Palestine |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |