Al-Quds University
جامعة القدس | |
| Type | Public university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1970 |
| Founder | Zuhair Al-Karmi |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| President | Imad Abu Kishek |
Administrative staff | 1,000 |
| Undergraduates | 13,000 |
| Postgraduates | 2,000 |
| Address | |
| Campus | 47 acres (190,000 m2) |
| Other Campus | |
| Website | www |
Al-Quds University (Arabic: جامعة القدس, romanized: Jāmiʿat al-Quds, lit. 'Jerusalem University') is a public university in the Jerusalem Governorate, Palestine. The main campus is located in Abu Dis town, near Jerusalem, with three more campuses in Jerusalem and other campuses in Ramallah and Hebron. It was established in 1984, by merger of more local institutions in Jerusalem.
It is one of the highly ranked universities in Palestine. In 2023, Al Quds University achieved 5–star rating in Quality Standards. The university is locally known for its innovation programs in the field of high–tech industry and collaborations. In 2017, it was ranked as "most socially responsible university" in the Arab world. In 2002, Al–Quds Medical School, the medical branch of the university, received official recognition from governing bodies in the United States and Europe.