Birzeit UniversityPalestine & Arabic Studies Program
Modern Standard Arabic - Colloquial Arabic - Social Science courses - Fieldtrips and Lectures



Application and Admission Requirements

All PAS applicants must have successfully completed at least one academic year at an accredited college or university. High school graduates may apply for special consideration.

  A complete application must include:

1. A completed application form plus one passport photo (please write your name on the back).

2. Proof of university education: official transcripts and certified copies of diplomas.

3. A 200 word essay stating your reasons for applying to the program.

4. Two references by qualified persons, preferably academics, to be sent directly to the university (preferably by e-mail or fax).

5. English proficiency test scores for non-native speakers of English wishing to enroll in social/ political science courses or any other courses that are taught in English. (or request that this requirement be waved). 

6. An application fee of $50 and a housing fee of $50 (if required) sent as a bank transfer to the university’s bank account. Contact the office to give the bank info at pas-isp@birzeit.edu

Due to frequent postal delays, applicants are urged to send their applications and supporting documents through e-mail or by fax transmission – original transcripts should be submitted upon arrival.


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Contact the PAS Program by e-mail on pas-isp@birzeit.edu

or by calling the PAS office direct at :++972 2 298 2153