Study in Palestine

Who this applies to

Students at Palestinian universities (West Bank, East Jerusalem, Gaza). Arabic medium (+ English in sciences/medicine).

Governing authority

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (State of Palestine).

Degree system

Bachelor 4 yrs (medicine longer) · Master · PhD. Mostly non-profit 'public' universities governed by boards of trustees + some government/private.

Admission

How

Tawjihi (General Secondary Certificate) score-based admission; international students apply directly (mobility severely constrained by occupation).

Language

Arabic (English in sciences/medicine).

Tuition

Public

Fee-paying but subsidized/aid-supported; chronic financial strain.

Private

Fee-paying.

Note

Sector under acute stress: West Bank occupation disruption; the 2023–2025 Gaza war destroyed/damaged Gaza's universities (described as 'educide'). International solidarity & scholarship support significant.

Student visa & residence permit

Movement controlled by Israeli authorities; foreign access limited.

Scholarships

Government, institutional & international solidarity funds.

Sources & references

• system counts — https://www.unirank.org/ps/ (2026-06-12)
• national report — http://www.reconow.eu/files/fileusers/5140_National-Report-Palestine-RecoNOW.pdf (2026-06-12)