Birzeit University (BZU)

🇵🇸 Palestine 4-Year University

Global #1552 Palestine #38

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Institution Info

Founded: 1924
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 13,719 students
Website: https://www.birzeit.edu

About

Birzeit University is a higher education institution in Palestine, founded in 1924. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is a prominent university in Palestine. The university has approximately 14K students. Also known as BZU.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #1201 · Ranked	—
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1552 · Ranked	70,67

Research Output via OpenAlex

126

h-index

157,870

Citations

3,390

Publications

1,757

i10-index

2,26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birzeit University's global ranking?

Birzeit University is ranked #1,552 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Palestine, it holds the #38 position.

When was Birzeit University founded?

Birzeit University was founded in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Palestine.

How many students attend Birzeit University?

Birzeit University has a student body of approximately 13,719 students.

What is Birzeit University's research output?

Birzeit University has produced 3,390 research publications with 157,870 total citations and an h-index of 126, according to OpenAlex data.