Arab American University in Ramallah and Erasmus Plus Office in Palestine organized a meeting to introduce the "Erasmus Plus" program aimed at building the capacity of higher education institutions by enhancing the opportunities of students, academic and administrative staff at the university to exchange knowledge and professionalism in Palestine, regionally and Europe.

During the meeting, the representative of Erasmus Plus office in Palestine Dr. Nidal Al-Jayousi spoke about the mechanisms of submitting project proposals in the program, grants and other programs within Erasmus Plus program.

He added that The program funded by the European Union, also provides a range of scholarships for students at different levels of education and workers in the institutions of higher education from around the world, including Palestine.

For his part the Vice President for Planning and Development Dr.. Muath Sabha presents opportunities for the academic and administrative members to submit projects that will develop capacities in the educational and administrative process in cooperation with local, regional and European universities.

A number of interested faculty members from all faculties and some administrative staff have ideas for projects that can be submitted.