Al-Quds University

Al-Quds University
جامعة القدس
TypePublic university
Established1970
FounderZuhair Al-Karmi
AccreditationMinistry of Education
PresidentImad Abu Kishek [ar]
Administrative staff
1,000
Undergraduates13,000
Postgraduates2,000
Address
Campus47 acres (190,000 m2)
Other Campus
Websitewww.alquds.edu/en/

Al-Quds University (Arabic: جامعة القدس, romanizedJāmiʿat al-Quds, lit.'Jerusalem University') is a public university in the Jerusalem Governorate, Palestine. The main campus is located in Abu Dis town, near Jerusalem, with three more such campus in Jerusalem and other campuses in Ramallah and Hebron. It was established in 1984, by merger of more local institutions in Jerusalem.

It is one of the highly ranked universities in Palestine. In 2023, Al Quds University achieved 5–star rating in Quality Standards.[1] The university is locally known for its innovation programs in the field of high–tech industry and collaborations.[2] In 2017, it was ranked as "most socially responsible university" in the Arab world.[3] In 2002, Al–Quds Medical School, the medical branch of the university, received official recognition from governing bodies in the United States and Europe.[4]

  1. ^ Jordan, Masri (28 August 2023). "Al-Quds University Achieves 5 Star Rating in QS World University Rankings". Munib R.Masri Development Foundation (MDF). Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Al-Quds University offers a competitive edge with Microsoft Certifications". TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ aqu2020 (3 December 2017). "Al-Quds University ranks 'most socially responsible university' in the Arab world". Al-Quds University. Retrieved 20 January 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ FQMS (19 December 2015). "Success follows recognition of Al Quds Medical School". FQMS. Retrieved 20 January 2024.