The idea of establishing a university in the city of Hebron became firmly-established in the minds of a group of its enlightened citizens headed by the late his Eminence Sheikh Mihammad ‘Ali Al-Ja’bari. This was after the rest of Palestine came under the Israeli occupation in 1967. This idea came to be implemented by the establishment of Hebron University the nucleus of which began by establishing the Islamic Shari’a College to be the first educational institution for university education in Palestine in 1971. Forty-three male and female students joined the college from different parts of Palestine.
The Mission Statement
The University strives to promote excellence by providing quality, academic teaching, training, research and relevant community programs within the context of sustainable development, emphasizing social conscience and democratic values in a free civil Palestinian society. In addition to providing students with the opportunity to realize their educational ambitions, the University aims to empower students to be productive citizens and active members of their community. It is the policy of the university to promote free expression and interaction among students, teachers, and the surrounding community.
Hebron University (HU) continues to play a central role in developing our most valuable national resource, our young men and women. New graduate and undergraduate programs in information technology, science, social policies, pharmacy, law,finance and management are being developed to help meet this objective.
Hebron University Mission: – To provide students with high quality education. – To advance knowledge and to solve local community problems through scientific research. – To contribute to the development and improvement of the cultural, social and economic status of the Palestinian society. – To provide higher education opportunities for underprivileged students
University Objectives
1. Provide an educational environment for the benefit of all students without any discrimination, offering academic programs in several fields. We aim to offer: • Academic programs that lead to B.Sc and B.A degrees. • Graduate programs that lead to master degree. • Research to fulfill the needs of the local community • Research to promote science and new technologies. 2. Improve the Palestinian Identity 3. Improve the Arabic and Islamic Traditions, and improve the relations with all nations 4. Continue the upgrading of the University faculties. 5. Continue the development process for all the University facilities
Arab American University (AAUJ) is the first private Palestinian university, founded in year 2000, in a collaboration with California State University (CSU) in Stanislaus and Utah State University (USU) in Logan. CSU approved AAUJ’s first Curricula and gave the needed expertise to start the university, USU provided the faculty members and administrators to run the university in its first two years. AAUJ serves the educational needs of over 11,300 students by providing a dynamic learning atmosphere that inspires innovation and has a primarily focus on every student’s success. AAUJ provides quality education for Palestinian and international students and aspires to be a leader in Palestinian higher education. AAUJ has made impressive strides towards the development of educational facilities and laboratories in a vibrant setting. It adopts a distinct, unique education system with a wide range of demand-based academic programs offering diversified education. The necessity-motivated programs are meant to acquaint graduates with the skills, qualifications and knowledge needed to develop independent thinking and entrepreneurship aptitudes in order to contribute to the overall, sustainable national development. To this end, AAUJ recruits the brightest professionals, scholars and researchers from Palestine and abroad-an approach that diversifies and enriches the sources of education and transfers the latest achievements in science and technology.
Vision The Arab American University aspires to be known for graduating students who far exceeds the expectations locally and globally, adhere to the highest ethical standards and have a real impact on the society through research and innovation.
Mission To offer academic programs of international standards and recruit highly qualified faculty members who value teaching and research. To create a collaborative environment open to the free exchange of ideas, where research, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship can flourish To build collaboration with international universities of highest standards. To instill in the students, the desire to behave ethically. To promote among its faculty members, staff and students the desire to serve the community at large.
An-Najah National University is dedicated to promoting understanding, providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate education, and serving as a leader in scientific research. An-Najah acts as a base for sustainable development by encouraging students and the University community to assume leadership roles and to participate in serving society.
Mission
An-Najah National University is a public institution whose mission is to advance learning, share knowledge and foster the skills needed in young men and women to succeed as people and professionals in all spheres of life. An-Najah also aims to instill a love of understanding in the students and to promote a culture of scientific excellence. The University strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to be productive and creative members of the Palestinian society and to compete in the domestic, Arab and international work markets.
The University is also dedicated to advancing scientific research on a global level and to meeting the community’s needs by participating in sustainable economic, technical and human development. Additionally, An-Najah strives to preserve the cultural and religious heritage of the Palestinian people and to increase knowledge of this heritage.
Strategic Purposes:
Advancing, developing and promoting higher education. Advancing and promoting scientific research in the sciences and humanities for the achievement and enrichment of scientific knowledge. Activating the role of the University as a leader and catalyst in serving the community and solving its problems. Raising the level of efficiency of the administrative performance at the University so that administrative services can effectively assist the University in achieving its mission.
Excellence in education and scientific research; and leadership in community engagement.
Mission:
To provide quality education and lifelong learning, encourage innovation and scientific research, strengthen community engagement and to prepare qualified and competent people within a motivating environment that are up to date with modern technology.
The University Establishment: The custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, may Allah bless him, issued a royal decree of establishing Najran University on Shawaal 10th,1427A.H. during the inauguration ceremony of the University campus.
Vision "Leadership in teaching, learning, and community service and active contribution to building a society of science and knowledge"
Mission "Offering teaching and learning that address the needs of society and the labor market; effective contribution to sustainable development through conducting applied research and optimal use of modern technologies; and establishing partnerships at the local, regional and global levels"
Strategic objectives (1) Achieving academic programs that can compete internationally within the framework of Islamic values. (2) Graduating distinguished students with great efficiency for the future. (3) Promoting the competencies and efficiency of the teaching staff. (4) Enhancing and investing in university facilities as well as utilizing new technologies. (5) Improving learning resources in line with the universal standards. (6) Providing excellent services and support for students. (7) Developing the financial and administrative systems according to the total quality standards. (8) Securing a prosperous professional future for the alumni. (9) Developing academic research policy to support sustainable development. (10) Improving Post-graduate programs. (11) Continuous and effective commitment to community service. (12) Establishing a framework for national, regional and global cooperation and partnership.
Founded 1951 as teacher training college, reorganized by decree as university 1953. An autonomous State institution under the responsibility of the Minister of Education. Financially supported by the State.
The Lebanese University is the only official institution in Lebanon that performs the functions of official higher education in its various specialties and degrees, scientific research, preparation and continuous training so that the university achieves its national, humanitarian and developmental role for various sectors and regions through: Dissemination of knowledge and culture. Providing scientifically qualified human capabilities ". Serve the community through studies and continuous training to meet its needs and development. Scientific presence at the national, regional and global levels. Deepening social and national integration. Maintaining human values in the hearts of citizens.
The Université Saint-Joseph, founded and administered by the Compagnie de Jésus, is a Lebanese private university founded in 1875, with Head Office in Beirut. The Lebanese state officially recognizes the university and the diplomas it grants in accord with the law organizing higher education in Lebanon.
USJ is a member of the Association of Arab Universities, the International Association of Universities, the Association of French speaking universities (AUPELF) the International Federation of Catholic Universities, the European Federation of Catholic Universities, the Association of Jesuit Institutions of Higher Learning in Europe and Lebanon and the Euro-Med University (Téthys).
Linked to over one hundred universities — Arab, European, American and Canadian — by accords for cooperation.
Founded 1963 as University Institute of Haifa under an agreement between the municipal authorities of Haifa and the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Became an accredited autonomous institution 1972. Receives financial support from the government.
The University of Haifa, established in 1972, is an academic institution whose initial and central function is to carry out excellent academic teaching and research. The academic excellence is showcased in many various interdisciplinary and international programs and by means of collaborations with academic institutions around the world.
The University of Haifa is a developing and dynamic institution with a world-renowned reputation in many different fields of research, and it is the leading University in Israel in the fields of the Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Welfare and Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Education and Management. The University was selected by the Council for Higher Education to lead the field of Marine Research as well as the field of Education in a Networked Society. The University offers 20 international academic programs in the English language which attract many excellent students from Israel and abroad.
The University is situated atop Mount Carmel, where Haifa’s southern boundary verges on the Carmel National Park which is one of the most beautiful places in Israel, and over 18,000 students study here for their undergraduate, graduate and doctoral Degrees.
Our faculty and student population is unique in its composition. We have the largest number of military and security personnel who acquire their education there alongside Jewish, Haredi and secular students, new immigrants, Arabs and Druze. The University of Haifa is the most pluralistic institution of higher learning in Israel and is a shining example of how excellent research and teaching can be conducted in an atmosphere of mutual respect and inclusion. This is our contribution to the State of Israel and its continued strength.
The University’s distinctive mission is to foster academic excellence in an atmosphere of tolerance and multiculturalism – an environment which contributes to excellent research and to more exceptional, creative and productive alumni – while strengthening Israel’s northern region to the benefit of strengthening Israel as a whole. We view this mission as being of strategic importance to the continued existence and prosperity of the State of Israel.