Palestine Ahliya University

What Palestine Ahliya University does

Palestine Ahliya University is a private higher education institution headquartered in Bethlehem, State of Palestine. Originally established as Palestine Ahliya College, the institution was upgraded to university status in 2018 by the Palestinian Minister of Education. The university serves high school graduates, bachelor's degree holders, vocational learners, and the broader Palestinian community through a portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs spanning seven faculties: Graduate Studies, Humanities and Education, Administrative and Financial Sciences, Allied Medical Sciences, Engineering and IT, Law, and Applied Sciences and Professions.

The university's product and technology stack combines academic delivery with supporting digital infrastructure. Core academic offerings include bachelor's, master's, and diploma programs, including specialized graduate tracks in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis, Accounting and Finance, Business Law, and Entrepreneurship. The technology backbone comprises an e-learning platform (eClass), an academic portal for student records, an HR portal, library services, an electronic admission system, an electronic employment system, and the PalPay digital payment mechanism for tuition processing. The institution holds a registered patent for a reading and writing system for visually impaired persons and operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, Al-Ahliya Palestinian Energy Solar Company, that provides practical training and commercial solar installations.

The business model is tuition-driven, supplemented by continuing education and professional development revenue, plus employer sponsorships for annual Employment Day events. Distribution is primarily campus-based in Bethlehem, augmented by blended/online learning and international academic exchanges via Erasmus+ and the Stevens Initiative. End customers are individual students and their families; enterprise relationships (e.g., Arab Bank, Bank of Palestine, Paltel, Jawwal) are transactional recruitment and sponsorship relationships rather than core revenue anchors. The university is privately held, not publicly traded, and governance rests with a Board of Trustees chaired by Dr. Dawood Al-Zeer, with Dr. Imad Al-Zeer serving as University President.

Name

Palestine Ahliya University

Legal name

Palestine Ahliya University (جامعة فلسطين الأهلية)

Website

https://paluniv.edu.ps

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Palestine Ahliya University is a private higher education institution in Bethlehem, Palestine, offering bachelor's, master's, and diploma programs across seven faculties, supported by an e-learning platform, academic portal, and a wholly-owned solar energy subsidiary.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate studies
• E-learning platforms
• Vocational diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethlehem, West Bank

HQ country

Palestinian Territories

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs. Students pay tuition based on their program of study. The university offers scholarships and financial aid to eligible students.
2. Employment Day Sponsorships: Companies sponsor employment days and recruitment events organized by the university
3. Continuing Education and Training: Revenue from professional development programs and continuing education courses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Palestine Ahliya University is a private higher education institution that delivers bachelor's, master's, and diploma degree programs across seven faculties (Graduate Studies, Humanities and Education, Administrative and Financial Sciences, Allied Medical Sciences, Engineering and IT, Law, and Applied Sciences and Professions). It supplements on-campus instruction with an integrated digital infrastructure (eClass learning management, student portal, HR portal, electronic admission, and PalPay payments) and supports applied learning through a wholly-owned solar energy subsidiary.

Product overview

Palestine Ahliya University operates as a comprehensive higher education institution offering a multi-tiered academic platform. The university provides bachelor's degree programs across six faculties (Graduate Studies, Humanities and Education, Administrative and Financial Sciences, Allied Medical Sciences, Engineering and IT, Law, and Applied Sciences and Professions), master's programs, and diploma programs. The technology infrastructure includes an e-learning platform (eclass.paluniv.edu.ps), academic portal for student records, HR portal, library services, electronic admission and employment systems, and PalPay payment processing. The university has established an affiliated solar energy company and holds patents for assistive technology for visually impaired individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs
• Master's Degree Programs
• Diploma Programs
• Intelligent Systems Engineering Program
• Nursing and Medical Nutrition Programs Academic programs in nursing and medical nutrition within Allied Medical Sciences for students pursuing healthcare credentials.
• Insurance and Risk Management Program Academic program in insurance and risk management offered within business and administrative sciences for students seeking insurance-sector credentials.
• Electronic Marketing and Commerce Program Academic program in electronic marketing and e-commerce covering digital commerce topics for business students.
• Solar Energy Program Academic program in solar energy within the Applied Sciences and Professions faculty, paired with the wholly-owned Al-Ahliya Solar Energy Company for practical student training.
• E-Learning Platform (eClass)
• PalPay Payment System
• Visual Impairment Reading and Writing System Patented assistive technology system for reading and writing by visually impaired individuals, developed at the College of Engineering and Information Technology.
• Al-Ahliya Palestinian Solar Energy Company University-affiliated solar energy company providing practical training for students while implementing solar energy installation projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 3rd in Palestine in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026 (401-600 globally)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Palestinian Ministry of AgriculturemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Cooperation in scientific research, academic programs, and community service. Discussed agricultural programs, digital transformation, skills development, and joint research initiatives.
• NETKITEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partnership for educational technology and international collaboration in higher education.
• ERASMUS+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union exchange program enabling student and faculty mobility and international academic collaboration.
• Community Development Association and Continuing Education (CDCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partnership for community development and continuing education programs serving the Palestinian community.
• Palestinian PolicemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cooperation in academic programs, training, and community service between the Palestinian Police and the university.
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on the 'Sawtuna' (Our Voice) project for youth empowerment and community engagement.
• Palestinian Democratic Arab CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint publication of a book on Islamic finance and its applications in Palestinian Islamic banks.
• Arab BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipated in university Employment Day 2021, recruiting graduates for banking sector positions.
• Bank of PalestineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipated in university Employment Day 2021, recruiting graduates for banking sector positions.
• Palestinian Palestinian Employment FundmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMoU for supporting Jerusalem students with scholarships and financial assistance for higher education.
• Stevens Initiative (Global Scholars Achieving Career Success - GSACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual exchange program enabling international academic collaboration and professional development for students and faculty.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American University in Cairo (AUC): Major English-language private university in Egypt offering comprehensive programs across multiple faculties. Comparable as a regional private multi-disciplinary incumbent, but with substantially larger scale and international student flows.
• American University of Beirut (AUB): Established English-language research university in Lebanon with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable as a regional multi-disciplinary private university, but at much larger scale and prestige tier.
• Lebanese American University (LAU): Private Lebanese university offering American-style multi-disciplinary programs with multiple campuses. Comparable as a regional private multi-disciplinary university targeting similar student demographics.

Direct peers

• Al-Quds University: Palestinian university with multiple campuses serving the West Bank and Jerusalem. Comparable multi-faculty public-private hybrid model competing for the same local student base.
• Islamic University of Gaza: Palestinian university offering multi-faculty programs to the Gaza market. Comparable multi-disciplinary higher education peer within the broader Palestinian territory.
• Arab American University Palestine (AAUP): Private Palestinian university with multiple campuses offering bachelor's and master's programs. Closest private-sector peer in terms of model, scale, and recent expansion trajectory within Palestine.
• Bethlehem University: Catholic university also located in Bethlehem offering multi-disciplinary undergraduate programs. Direct geographic peer competing for the same Bethlehem-area students and faculty.
• An-Najah National University: Major Palestinian public university in Nablus offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties. Competes for the same West Bank student pool and employer-recognition mindshare.
• Birzeit University: Largest and oldest private Palestinian university, offering multi-faculty undergraduate and graduate programs across the West Bank. Directly comparable as a competing private multi-disciplinary higher education institution serving the same domestic student market.

Regional players

• University of Jordan: Largest Jordanian public university offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary regional higher education peer serving the broader Levant student market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/palestineahliyauniversity

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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