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Admission Applications are now being Accepted to the Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programs for Fall Semester of Academic Year 2024/2025

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The Faculty of Graduate Studies in Arab American University (AAUP) announces the start date of accepting applications for the Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programs for the Fall Semester of the academic year 2023/2024 to be from Sunday July. 13th, 2024 until Sunday September. 22th, 2024.

Department

Program

Admission Requirements / Teaching Location

Credit hour fees (NIS) Scholarship Credit hour fees after scholarship (NIS)
Health Sciences Department Phd in Nursing

pplicant 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 English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

1650 20% 1320
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 Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview.

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

117,500 NIS for the first two years

And 10,000 NIS for each regular semester of the thesis according to the academic calendar of the university

PhD in Accounting and Finance

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 English placement test with a B1 level or higher and the personal interview.

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

1650 20% 1320
PhD in Strategic Management

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

1650 20% 1320
Educational Sciences Department PhD in Special Education

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, psychological 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

1650 20% 1320
PhD in Educational Administration

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

1650 20% 1320
PhD in Educational Psychology

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, psychological 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

1650 20% 1320
PhD in Education - Educational Leadership

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, psychological 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

1650 20% 1320
PhD in English Language Teaching

Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in English Language Teaching 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 for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview..

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

1650 20% 1320
Legal Sciences Department PhD in Public Law

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, and pass the personal interview

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

1650 20% 1320
PhD in Private Law

Applicant must hold a Master’s degree of at least “Very Good” standing in private law 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, and pass the personal interview

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

1650 20% 1320
Social Sciences Department

PhD in Conflict Resolution

Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in international relations, conflict resolution, peace studies, political science, sociology, psychology, or a related social science from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

1650 20% 1320
PhD in International Relations

Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

1650 20% 1320
PhD in Sociology

Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in any program related sociology and social service from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

1650 30% 1155
PhD in Arabic Language

Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in Arabic Language 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

1650 20% 1320
PhD in Digital Diplomacy

Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in political science, public affairs management, international relations, diplomacy, law, sociology, economics, media, public relations, 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 for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview..

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

1650 20% 1320
Natural, Engineering and Technology Sciences Department PhD in Physics

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 for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview.

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

1650 40% 990

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

Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree (or its 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 from a recognized academic institution, and the certificates and transcript should be certified by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the personal interview with the program committee, and have 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

1650 30% 1155
PhD in Data Science

Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or computer engineering from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

1650 20% 1320
PhD in Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in any program related to Renewable and Sustainable Energy from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview.

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

1650 20% 1320
PhD in Environment Engineering

Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in any program related to Environment Engineering from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

1650 30% 1155
Media and Communication Department PhD in Public Relations, Communication and Media

Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing in one of the fields of media, communication, or social sciences and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview, and submit a research proposal and a motivational letter. Where priority is given in selecting students who have published research in the specialization. and proves that his studies were regular to obtain bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah

1650 20% 1320
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Admission Application Instructions:

  1. Submission of admission applications will begin on Sunday 17/04/2024.
  2. The (Admission Card) for PhD degree can be obtained through:
    • Financial Department at the university main campus, Jenin.
    • University campus in Ramallah, Abu Qash, Near Al-Rayhan neighborhood.
    • University Office in Haifa.
    • University Office in Rahat.
    • University Office in Majdal Shams.
    • PALPAY Service.
    • E-SADAD Service.
    • Online Payment Service.

       

    » The Admission Card fee for PhD degree is ( 500 NIS ) non-refundable.
     

  3. Fill out the online application form available at (www.aaup.edu/apply) And enter all required fields.
  4. After submitting the application online, Applicant should go then to the Deanship of Admissions and Registration at the university main campus in Jenin or Ramallah site for submitting the original documents.
  5. Each application is reviewed and studied by a specialized committee. This process requires time to study each application separately.
  6. When the application is complete, and all requirements have been achieved the student will receive the final acceptance letter from the Deanship of Admission and Registration.
  7. The student should pay the seat reservation fee at any of our Accredited Banks or through PALPAY Service or through E-SADAD Service or through Online Payment Service then get the seat reservation letter by Email or from the Deanship of Admission and Registration. Which contains the login information required for the educate portal and additional information.
  8. The student should issue a student card through the office of student affairs in Jenin campus or through the office of admission and registration in Ramallah campus to obtain the university student card, the student must show his seat reservation first.
  9. 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).

 

Required Documents: (Original and legalized copies of the documents below must be submitted in order to secure full admission)

  1. Fill out and submit the AAUP Application Form.
  2. Transcript of high school diploma certified / or its equivalent by the Palestinian Ministry of Education.
  3. Copy of the ID (local applicants) or a copy of the passport (international applicants).
  4. Original birth certificate or a duly certified copy.
  5. Recent personal photo (2 pictures).
  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.
  10. 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).

 

Remarks:

  1. The deadline to apply for admission to the PhD programs in which seats are still available, on Sunday 22/09/2024.
  2. Submitting the application form does not -necessarily- guarantee admission.
  3. Please keep Admission Card until you get the final status of the application.
  4. Applicant for a Graduate Program may be subject to a written or an oral interview.
  5. Applicants in Graduate Programs may be asked to study some remedial courses.
  6. classes begin on Sunday 06/10/2024 for PhD  programs.