Palestine Polytechnic University

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Palestine Polytechnic University
جامعة بوليتكنك فلسطين
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Established1978
PresidentProf. Imad Khatib
Vice-presidentMomen Sughier
Mustafa Abu Al-Safa
Amjad Barham
M. Ghazi Qawasmi
Location, ,
31°32′1″N 35°5′50″E / 31.53361°N 35.09722°E / 31.53361; 35.09722Coordinates: 31°32′1″N 35°5′50″E / 31.53361°N 35.09722°E / 31.53361; 35.09722
Websitewww.ppu.edu

Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU; Arabic: جامعة بوليتكنك فلسطين‎) is a university located in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine. The school was founded in 1978 by the (UGU), a non-profit organization in Hebron. Enrolment in 2007 exceeded 5000 students.

PPU has five colleges: College of Engineering, College of Information Technology and Computer Engineering, College of Applied Science, College of Administrative Science and Informatics and The College of Applied Professions.

It offers a master's degree in Mechatronics, Mathematics, Biotechnology, and Informatics. It offers two-year diploma degrees, and since 1990 has been offering a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.

PPU is officially recognized by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and is an active member in the , in the , in the , and in the .

The main objectives of the university are:

  1. Assuring quality in academic programs.
  2. Assuring quality in administrative issues.
  3. Encouraging scientific research.
  4. Communicating efficiently with local communities.
  5. Achieving full financial self – dependency.
  6. Enhancing the university atmosphere and the extracurricular activities.

PPU dedicates particular emphasis to its relationship with the local community.

See also[]

  • List of Palestinian universities
  • Education in the Palestinian territories

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