Hebron University
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| Type | Public, non profit independent university |
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| Established | 1971 |
| President | Dr. Salah Alzaroo |
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Academic staff
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170 Full time academics |
| Undergraduates | 10,611 |
| Location | Hebron, State of Palestine |
| Website | www.hebron.edu |
Hebron University is a non profit, public university in the city of Hebron, Palestine. It has an undergraduate enrollment of more than ten thousand students.
The late mayor of Hebron, Sheikh Mohammad ‘Ali Al-Ja’bari, wished to establish an institution of higher learning to offset restrictions and obstacles created by the occupation by Israel. In 1971 the foundation was laid and forty-three students joined the 'Sharia' college from different parts of Palestine.
in 1983, the campus was attacked by Israeli settlers resulting in the deaths of 3 students and 50 students were injured. After the attack the University was closed by the Israeli Civil Administration for a period of time. In 1996, Hebron University was closed for six months by the IOF The Chairman of the University accompanied by teaching faculty conducted classes on the pavement outside the university walls in objection to the closure and repeated closure orders by the IOF.
Eventually, the college became a university. As of 2016, there are 9 undergraduate colleges and one College of graduate studies.
Hebron University is governed by an autonomous Board of Trustees composed of educators and professionals from the Palestinian community. The board appoints the president of the university. It also confirms the appointment of vice-presidents and deans upon the recommendation of the president. The board approves the budget and general development plans presented to it by the university council.
The university follows a semester system, with two four-month semesters beginning in Autumn and Spring, there is an intensive summer semester.
For the academic year 2015-2016, more than 1,500 were admitted at the undergraduate level.
The University has a registration policy open to students from every segment of Palestinian society. Requirements to apply to study are to have the Tawjihi (matriculation certificate) or it's equivalent. It has a special financial aid program that provides grants and loans to needy students.
The University is a member of the following organizations: International Association of Universities, Community of Mediterranean Universities, Islamic Universities League and
Association of Arab Universities (AARU), In addition the University is recognized by the European Unio' and has a valid PADOR and PIC number.
There are 9 undergraduate colleges at Hebron University (HU): Arts, Islamic Law (Al-Shari`a), Science and Technology, Agriculture, Education, Finance and Management, Nursing, and Pharmacy and Law and political science. All Faculties offer B.A. or B.Sc. degrees.
The College of Graduate studies offers MA and Msc degrees in Arabic Language and Literature, Applied Linguistics & Teaching English Language, History, Islamic Judiciary, Plant Protection, Natural Agriculture Resources & its Sustainable Management, Management, Foundations of Religion, Mathematics, Chemistry
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