Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Yes, it is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and it is a member of the Association of Arab Universities, the Association of Islamic Universities, and UNESCO, as well as within the occupied Palestinian territories.

According to the instructions of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the title of ” Palestine Ahliya University” was officially granted on September 1, 2018.

Yes, the university has another campus near the main campus, which have modern, environmentally friendly buildings, sports facilities, and laboratories.

Yes, a significant number of the university’s graduates have continued their higher studies in Europe, America, and some Arab countries.

Yes, the university has been included in global web rankings. For more information, you can visit the following link: [Link provided].

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According to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s instructions, the minimum acceptance rate for Bachelor’s programs is 65% or higher, depending on the general secondary school branch. The university may increase the acceptance rate based on the specified capacity. For Diploma programs, all successful students in the Diploma programs (50% or higher) are accepted, and the university may increase the acceptance rate based on the specified capacity.

Transferring from one program to another within the department:

• Transfer is allowed within the department based on the rules approved by the college and the university and in accordance with the following regulations:
• Approval from the coordinator of the student’s department and the department to which the transfer is desired.
• The student must have completed at least one semester in their current major.
• A student is allowed to transfer within the university from one major to another at most twice during their study at the university.
• The remaining regular duration for the student at the university must be sufficient to complete the graduation requirements.
• The academic record of the student transferring should show all courses they have previously completed, including grades, term, and cumulative averages throughout their study at the university, including any warnings received.

Transferring from one department to another within the university:

• Transfer is allowed from one department to another within the university based on the rules approved by the university and in accordance with the following regulations:
• Approval from the head of the student’s current department and the department to which the transfer is desired.
• The student’s cumulative average in their current department must be at least (1.00).
• The student must not have transferred previously during their university studies.
• The remaining regular duration for the student at the university must be sufficient to complete the requirements of the new major.
• The student applies to transfer from one department to another through the Admission and Registration Department, filling out a specific form. Once the transfer procedures are completed and approved, the student receives a notice that allows them to study in the new department.
• All transfer procedures must be completed within the time frame specified by the Admission and Registration Department, not exceeding the first week of the academic semester.

• The first semester of the student’s enrollment at the university and the summer semester are not considered when applying for academic probation.
• The student receives probation at the end of any semester if their cumulative average falls below (1.00) or their major average falls below (1.5). The student must resolve the warning during the following semester.
• If the student fails to resolve the probation during the following semester, they receive a second one, which leads to dismissal from their major or department.

A student is allowed to defer either two consecutive semesters or four separate semesters, and the student must apply for deferral before the start of the semester they want to defer, according to the following guidelines:

1. Approval from the university president is required for a deferral of one semester, and support from the Academic Council is necessary for a deferral exceeding one semester, up to a maximum of four semesters, whether consecutive or separate.
2. New or transfer students are not allowed to defer before completing one semester, except in exceptional cases approved by the university president.
3. The student must obtain clearance from relevant departments.

• Voluntary deferral: The student defers the semester within the specified period and does not incur any additional fees or has any credits for previous semesters.
• Involuntary deferral: In cases where the student faces unintended circumstances for not attending the university, approved by the university president, the student is required to pay the fees for the current semester or when they return to study.

Transfer Conditions to Palestine Ahliya University from Public Universities and When It Occurs:
With the approval of the relevant department head, the university can accept transfer students from other universities based on the rules approved by the university and subject to the following conditions:

• The student must be enrolled in a recognized university or college.
• The transfer must comply with the university’s transfer conditions and guidelines.
• All transfer procedures should be completed within the time frame specified by the Admission and Registration Department, not exceeding the second week of the start of classes. Once the procedures are completed and approved, the student will receive a transfer notice that allows them to study.

The student can transfer up to 60 accredited credit hours from the courses studied at the previous university or college.
The student’s high school average or its equivalent must qualify them for admission to the university or the department they wish to join in the year they obtained their high school certificate.
The student’s cumulative average must be at least 60%.
The courses where the student has obtained at least 70% or its equivalent are considered for transfer, and the Academic Council accepts exceptional cases.

If the student withdraws from the semester during the official withdrawal and addition period specified in the current academic calendar, they will be refunded any fees paid for that semester.

1. The academic year at the university consists of two regular semesters, each lasting 16 weeks. Teaching in the summer semester is allowed for a minimum of 6 weeks.
2. The maximum course load for a student in a regular semester is 18 credit hours, and the student can register for an additional three credit hours if they had an excellent grade in the previous semester or if those three credit hours are necessary for their graduation in that semester. In the summer semester, the maximum course load is nine credit hours and may reach up to 12 credit hours if necessary for graduation.
3. A student who is academically warned (with a major GPA below 1.5 or cumulative GPA below 1.00) is not allowed to exceed a course load of 12 credit hours without the approval of the department head, and the permitted maximum course load is 15 credit hours.
4. A student who has exceeded the academic warning stage can register for 15 credit hours in the semester following the one where they resolved the warning.
5. Courses with zero credit hours in the study plan are included in the student’s regular course load based on the number of weekly teaching hours and are graded as pass/fail.

1. The student must retake any failed compulsory course. As for elective courses, the student can retake the same course or study a different one. Additionally, the student has the right to repeat any course in which they obtained a grade lower than 1.67.
2. In case a student fails a course, the grade will be included in their semester and cumulative GPA, but after retaking the course, the higher grade will be considered in the overall GPA. The course credits are counted only once toward the required credit hours for graduation.
3. If a student takes more elective or free courses than required for graduation, only the courses with the highest grades will be considered.
4. If a student’s graduation is dependent on a single repeated course, they can study it under the supervision of the course instructor (office hours), and attendance is not mandatory. The instructor should conduct an exam for the student within two months from the start of registering for the course in the regular semester and within one month from the beginning of registering for the course in the summer semester.

Please note that these translations are based on the provided Arabic text, and minor variations may exist depending on context and specific terminology in the original language.

During their studies at the university, a student can study one or more semesters at other recognized universities or colleges. The courses taken at the other institution can be credited based on the following conditions:
• The student must study at a recognized university or college.
• The student must have completed at least two semesters at Palestine Ahliya University before applying as a visiting student.
• Prior approval must be obtained from the department the student intends to join as a visiting student, specifying the courses they will study. The department may require a specific GPA for each course to be credited based on an official letter from the Admission and Registration Department.
• The course description at the external institution must be similar to that of Palestine Ahliya University.
• The total credit hours that can be transferred from outside the college should not exceed 15 credit hours of the entire graduation course load at Palestine Ahliya University.
• The grades of the courses taken as a visiting student are not included in the student’s cumulative GPA.
• The student must provide the department with their results from the external university or college within two weeks from the start of the semester. The department will then forward the results to the Admission and Registration Department for documentation.During their studies at the university, a student can study one or more semesters at other recognized universities or colleges. The courses taken at the other institution can be credited based on the following conditions:
• The student must study at a recognized university or college.
• The student must have completed at least two semesters at Palestine Ahliya University before applying as a visiting student.
• Prior approval must be obtained from the department the student intends to join as a visiting student, specifying the courses they will study. The department may require a specific GPA for each course to be credited based on an official letter from the Admission and Registration Department.
• The course description at the external institution must be similar to that of Palestine Ahliya University.
• The total credit hours that can be transferred from outside the college should not exceed 15 credit hours of the entire graduation course load at Palestine Ahliya University.
• The grades of the courses taken as a visiting student are not included in the student’s cumulative GPA.
• The student must provide the department with their results from the external university or college within two weeks from the start of the semester. The department will then forward the results to the Admission and Registration Department for documentation.

If a student’s graduation depends on studying a specific course, and that course is not offered in the graduation semester or conflicts with another compulsory course, the student can register for a substitute course with the approval of the head of their major department and the university president. However, the substitute course must have a 50% to 70% similarity with the course it is replacing. If the course is an elective or compulsory course for the university, the student can register for it despite the conflict and should inform the course instructor about the situation.