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Majors and General Requirements

Call for Admission Applications for Fall semester of academic year 2021/2022

The Deanship of Admission and Registration has opened receiving applications for admission at the Arab American University for Spring Semester of Academic Year 2021/2022. The following table shows the offered programs and admission criteria:

First: PhD Programs

Department

Program

Admission Requirements / Teaching Location

Health Sciences Department

Phd in Nursing
( in association with Jacksonville University )

( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing, and his specialization in one of the two degrees in Nursing field from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the personal interview, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
( in association with Jacksonville University )

( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must have a Master’s degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least “Good” standing in Physio-Therapy or Occupational Therapy or Prosthetics and Orthotics or in Speech and Hearing Disorders from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Applicant must also pass the personal interview and the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin and Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Administrative and Financial Sciences Department

PhD in Business
( Joint with Indiana University )

Applicant must be a holder of Bachelor and a Master degrees from universities or recognized academic institutions by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. One of the two degrees must be in a business-related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Master’s degree or 2.60 in the Bachelor’s degree or their equivalent, and have an official valid GMAT score with (500) points or higher, and Pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah​

PhD in Strategic Management
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of Bachelor and a Master degrees from universities or recognized academic institutions by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. One of the two degrees must be in a business-related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Master’s degree and 2.60 in the Bachelor’s degree or their equivalent, and have an official valid GMAT or have a practical experience at least (4) years in the field, and Pass the personal interview, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

PhD in Accounting and Finance
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must hold a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or equivalent in both degrees, from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and one of these degrees must be in Business Administration. Applicant must also pass the personal interview and the English placement test with a B1 level or higher.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah​

PhD in International Political Economy
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must hold a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree from two recognized universities, with a “very good” grade in master’s degree and “good” grade in the bachelor’s degree. The applicant’s specialization should be in one of the fields that related program, which should be in one of the social and human sciences fields, such as political science, law, business administration, economics, political economy, urban studies, regional and cultural studies, international studies, development studies and demographic studies.
The applicant should pass the English language proficiency exam.
The applicant should pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah​

Educational Sciences Department PhD in Special Education
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing, and his specialization in one of the two degrees in the field of special education, psychology, counseling or mental health, from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

PhD in Educational Administration
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing in relevant specializations in education field in one of the two degrees from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

PhD in Educational Psychology
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing, and his specialization in one of the two degrees in the field of education, psychology, or fundamental education, from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

PhD in Sociology
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must hold a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree from two recognized universities, with a “very good” grade in master’s degree and “good” grade in the bachelor’s degree. The applicant’s specialization should be in one of the fields that related program, which should be in one of the social and human sciences fields, such as sociology, social Services, political science, psychology, anthropology, Sharia, law, and media.
The applicant should pass the English language proficiency exam.
The applicant should pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Legal Sciences Department PhD in Public Law / Public International Law Track
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must hold a Master’s degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least “Good” standing in Law from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Applicant must also pass the personal interview

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin and Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Social Sciences Department

PhD in Conflict Resolution
( in association with University of Flensburg, Germany )

( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must hold a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree from two recognized universities, with a “very good” grade in master’s degree and “good” grade in the bachelor’s degree. The applicant’s specialization should be in one of the fields that related program, which should be in one of the social and human sciences fields, such as sociology, political science, international relations, peace studies, psychology, anthropology, Sharia, law, and media.
The applicant should pass the English language proficiency exam.
The applicant should pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Natural, Engineering and Technology Sciences Department PhD in Physics
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing, in Physics or any related field, from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, And pass the English placement test..

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

PhD in Information Technology Engineering
(Joint with Palestine Polytechnic University and Al-Quds University)

( Admission not available for current semester )

  1. Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree (or equivalent) of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing in a relevant specialization in Information Technology Engineering
  2. Applicant must hold Bachelor & Master Certificates and Transcript. (certified by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research).
  3. Pass the personal interview with the program committee.
  4. The applicant must hold a valid TOEFL or IELTS grade not lease than 450 score in TOEFL exam or a relevant score in the IELTS exam. Or hold a bachelor's or master's degree from a university in a foreign country whose primary language is English.

Location:

Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah​
Al-Quds University Campus - Abu Dies
Palestine Polytechnic University Campus - Hebron

Second: Master's Programs

Department

Program

Admission Requirements / Teaching Location

Legal Sciences Department Master in Commercial Law

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Civil Law

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in International Law and Diplomacy

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master of Administrative Law and Constitutional Order

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Law or Political Sciences from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Criminal Sciences

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminal Sciences or Police Sciences from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Natural, Engineering and Technology Sciences Department Master in Physics

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in physics or in a physics-related discipline (such as mathematics or a related engineering field) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Data Science and Public Health
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any related disciplines from Allied Medical Sciences from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Cyber Security
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Math Sciences, Computer Engineering , Application Computing, or any related Information Technology field from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Sustainable Energy and Renewable Energy
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a any related field of engineering or biology or physics or chemistry from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Data Science and Business Analytics
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Science,Information Technology, or Engineering from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Cybercrimes and Digital Evidence Analysis
( Joint with Palestine Technical University - Khadouri )

( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Science,Information Technology, or Engineering from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Computer Science

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related Engineering field from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Technology and Innovation Management
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Applied Mathematics

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related discipline of Science or Engineering from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Artificial Intelligence
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Science,Information Technology, or Engineering from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Public Policy and Data Science

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Landscape Architecture

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in architecture, architecture engineering, a related engineering branch, or interior and exterior design branches from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Social Sciences Department Master in Middle Eastern Studies

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Arabic Language and Literature
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Intercultural Communication and Literature
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Conflict Resolution
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Translation
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in English Language or any of its related fields from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin and Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Educational Sciences Department Master in Educational Psychology

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in filed of education, psychology, or fundamental education from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Innovation in Education

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Education or any education discipline, or Diploma in Education for Upper Basic Level or Education minor in addition to a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Administrative and Financial Sciences Department Master in Strategic Planning and Fundraising
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test ( with a minimum grade of B1 ).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master of Business Administration ( MBA )
( Joint with Indiana University )

( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any Administrative and Financial Sciences discipline from a recognized university or academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a minimum 2.4 GPA (or equivalent) if they graduated since (5) years or more, and 2.6 GPA or (equivalent) if they graduated less than (5) years ago, And have a practical experience at least (4) years, and Pass the English placement test, And end the remedial courses for those holding a bachelor's degree in any discipline other than administrative and financial sciences.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Sports Management in English
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test ( with a minimum grade of B2 ).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Human Resource Management
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test ( with a minimum grade of B1 ).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master of Quality Management in Health Institutions
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any related health care fields from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test ( with a minimum grade of B1 ).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master of Non-Profit Enterprise Management
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any Administrative and Financial Sciences discipline from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and Pass the English placement test ( with a minimum grade of B1 ).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Quality Management
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test ( with a minimum grade of B1 ).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Construction Management
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test ( with a minimum grade of B1 ).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Leadership
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the personal interview, and Pass the English placement test ( with a minimum grade of B1 ).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Fraud Protection
(In coordination with the Monetary Authority and Banks)

( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any Administrative and Financial Sciences discipline from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and Pass the English placement test ( with a minimum grade of B1 ).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Applied Islamic Finance

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any related Business Administration or Islamic Economics or Sharia and Economics studies from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Accounting and Auditing
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any Administrative and Financial Sciences discipline from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and Pass the English placement test ( with a minimum grade of B1 ).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin and Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Media and Communication Department Master in Contemporary Public Relations
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any filed from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Media and Mass Communication
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degreein any media or communication disciplines, or any of the social sciences or sciences disciplines related to the program from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least 70% "good" standing. With regard to applicants from any social sciences disciplines and related programs such as politics and international relations, and who wish to integrate the study of global media and communications into their own areas of expertise, the applicant must pass the remedial courses recommended by the admissions committee in the program, in line with the instructions of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the Arab American University. and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Integrated Digital Media

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in media, communication, or social sciences or any of its related fields from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Digital Art and Design

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in media, communication, or social sciences or any of its related fields from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Dental Sciences Department Clinical Master in Fixed and Mobile Prosthodontics
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and completed the clinical residency period, and must have a professions practicing license from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Non-Palestinian doctors must obtain the professions practicing license from their countries, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Clinical Master in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and completed the clinical residency period, and must have a professions practicing license from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Non-Palestinian doctors must obtain the professions practicing license from their countries, and Pass the English placement test, and Pass the personal interview (oral or written).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Clinical Master in Pediatric Dentistry
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and completed the clinical residency period, and must have a professions practicing license from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Non-Palestinian doctors must obtain the professions practicing license from their countries, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Clinical Master in Orthodontics
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and completed the clinical residency period, and must have a professions practicing license from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Non-Palestinian doctors must obtain the professions practicing license from their countries, and Pass the English placement test, or hold a valid TOEFL or IELTS grade not lease than 450 score in TOEFL exam or a relevant score in the IELTS exam. and Pass the personal interview (oral or written).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Clinical Master in Oral Surgery
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and completed the clinical residency period, and must have a professions practicing license from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Non-Palestinian doctors must obtain the professions practicing license from their countries, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Health Sciences Department Master in Physiotherapy
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin and Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Occupational Therapy
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or any related field of Allied Medical Sciences from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin and Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master of Ophthalmic Nursing
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Health Informatics
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or any related disciplines from Allied Medical Sciences or information technology from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Neonatal Nursing
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or any related disciplines from Allied Medical Sciences from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Intensive Care Nursing
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Emergency Nursing
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Molecular Virology
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or any related biological sciences fields from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the personal interview, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Cellular and Molecular Bio Sciences

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or any of its related fields from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the personal interview, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Nurse Anesthesia
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or any related disciplines from Allied Medical Sciences from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Adult Medical- Surgical- Nursing
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or any related disciplines from Allied Medical Sciences from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin and Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Toxicology
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any related medical sciences fields from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Computed Tomography and MRI Sciences
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin and Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Master in Immunohematology
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related discipline of Biological Sciences from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Master in Medicinal Chemistry

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, pharmacy, or medical laboratory from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Third: Higher Diploma and Specialization Programs

Program

Admission Requirements / Teaching Location

High Diploma in Endodontics
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and completed the clinical residency period, and must have a professions practicing license from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Non-Palestinian doctors must obtain the professions practicing license from their countries, and Pass the English placement test.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

High Diploma in Esthetic Dentistry
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and completed the clinical residency period, and must have a professions practicing license from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Non-Palestinian doctors must obtain the professions practicing license from their countries.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

High Diploma in Oral Implantology
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and completed the clinical residency period, and must have a professions practicing license from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Non-Palestinian doctors must obtain the professions practicing license from their countries, and Pass the English placement test, and Pass the personal interview (oral or written).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

Advanced Residency in Prosthodontics

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and completed the clinical residency period, and must have a professions practicing license from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Non-Palestinian doctors must obtain the professions practicing license from their countries, and Pass the English placement test, and Pass the personal interview (oral or written).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin

Residency Program in Orthodontics
( Admission not available for current semester )

Applicant must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a grade of at least "good" standing. and completed the clinical residency period, and must have a professions practicing license from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Non-Palestinian doctors must obtain the professions practicing license from their countries, and Pass the English placement test, and Pass written and practical placement test, and Pass the personal interview (oral or written).

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

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For further information, Contact the the faculty of graduate studies at 04-2418888 ext. (1471 or 1472) or at 02-2941999 ext. (5) or by e-mail at (PGSataaup.edu) or to contact the Deanship of Admission and Registration by telephone 04-2418888 ext. (3) or Fax 04-2510814 or by e-mail (DARataaup.edu).

 

Acceptance Instructions
  • Applications for admission are accepted each semester. Students are asked to carefully read the instructions that accompany the application for admission.
  • The Arab American University accepts students in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
  • The applicant must have earned an bachelor and master certificate, and the certificate earned that qualifies him / her to join the chosen specialization.
  • The ability of choosing a program is also limited to the minimum score requirements in the bachelor and master certificate GPA .
  • Students will be accepted in the different programs on a competitive basis according to their average in the bachelor and master certificate.
  • Students with a bachelor or master certificate other than a Palestinian, will have their averages computed according to the University Council or Council of Higher Education regulations.
  • Prospective students can apply online using (www.aaup.edu/apply).
  • To obtain the application from the Deanship of Admission and Registration and is filled manually, then the applicant submits the application to the deanship of admission and registration at Jenin or at Ramallah campus. (Apply for PhD in Information Technology Engineering)

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FROM STUDENTS
  1. Fill out AAUP online Application
  2. Transcript of high school diploma certified / or its equivalent by the Palestinian Ministry of Education.
  3. National Identity Card (local applicants) or passport (international applicants)
  4. Original birth certificate or a copy duly certified. (local applicants)
  5. Personal photo. ( count 2 )
  6. Original or Legalized copies of Academic Certificate and Transcript. ( certified by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research)
  7. Two letters of recommendation either academic or professional.
  8. A motivation written and signed by the applicant. ( one to three pages )
  9. Original experience certificate (English) if found (Mandatory for applicants to Master of Business Administration - MBA program joint with Indiana University - Pennsylvania, USA).
  10. Up-to-date resume (only for applicants to Master of Business Administration - MBA program joint with Indiana University - Pennsylvania, USA).
  11. A sealed transcript from the undergraduate university (Transcripts from foreign universities must be legalized and accredited by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research).
  12. Applicants for Master of Business Administration - MBA program joint with Indiana University - Pennsylvania, USA, must submit the required documents in English (2 Copies)

* Note: original and legalized copies of the above documents must be submitted in order to secure full admission.

 

Academic System and Student Load
The normal course load for a full-time student during any semester (spring or fall) is considered to range from 6-12 credit hours. Such a load allows students the opportunity to complete the requirements of the master’s degree in four semesters, except for Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The course load for the PhD in Business program is 18 credit hours per academic year.

As for the PhD in Information Technology Engineering program, Thesis hours are calculated within the course load. The maximum course load for the summer semester is 6 credit hours. The student must be free for a period of no less than two regular semesters while working on the thesis.