Al Zaytona University of Science & Technology (ZUST)

What Al Zaytona University of Science & Technology (ZUST) does

Al Zaytona University of Science & Technology (ZUST) is a private Palestinian higher education institution founded in 2014 by Palestinian academics and businesspeople from within Palestine and abroad, with official operations commencing in 2020. The university is headquartered in a single modern campus in Salfit Governorate, West Bank, strategically positioned at the crossroads of three governorates (south of Nablus, north of Ramallah, and east of Salfit). It serves prospective Palestinian students who have passed the General Secondary Examination, delivering higher education at intermediate diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels across four colleges: the College of Engineering and Technology (robotics engineering, architecture, renewable energy engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, information security); the College of Natural and Health Sciences (paramedicine, food processing science, microbiology, nursing, medical analysis); the Management and Business College (management, accounting, digital marketing, markets, financial institutions); and the Intermediate Technical College (14 professional diploma specializations). The stated academic vision emphasizes smart learning and AI applications integrated across programs.

The university operates on a tuition-based revenue model with no publicly disclosed pricing; students are acquired through a direct-to-consumer model via an online admission portal (admission.zust.edu.ps) and active outreach on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp, supplemented by academic guidance workshops. Digital infrastructure consists of an electronic student portal (portal.zust.edu.ps), a Microsoft Teams-based e-learning platform, and the online admission system. On-campus support services include housing, transportation, and a clinic facility. The institution has obtained official accreditations from Palestinian authorities and an international accreditation for universities as of 2026, and has secured MOUs with US-based institutions (Neumont University, Sinclair College), the Palestine Institute for National Security Research, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for Student Loan Fund access, PALPAY for digital transformation, and multiple community and government bodies.

The reported headcount is 16 employees, with governance led by President Prof. Dr. Daoud Al-Zaatari and a Directors Board. The ownership structure is private with no disclosed parent, PE backing, or institutional investors; the university is not publicly traded. Recent strategic activity centers on international academic collaboration (US partnerships), domestic community and government engagement through a dense sequence of MOUs, and digital infrastructure modernization. Pricing, enrollment volumes, tuition fee structure, revenue figures, and funding history are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Al Zaytona University of Science & Technology (ZUST)

Legal name

Al Zaytuna University for Science and Technology

Website

https://zust.edu.ps

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZUST is a private Palestinian university in Salfit, West Bank, founded in 2014 and operating since 2020. It delivers diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across four colleges (engineering, natural and health sciences, business, and technical studies), generating revenue through tuition.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Keywords

• Higher education services
• University academic programs
• Engineering and technology education
• Health sciences education
• Business administration programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Salfit

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: ZUST generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic fees charged for its undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs across four colleges: College of Engineering and Technology, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Management and Business College, and Intermediate Technical College.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Al Zaytona University of Science & Technology (ZUST) is a private Palestinian university that delivers higher education at the intermediate diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels through four colleges: the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Natural and Health Sciences, the Management and Business College, and the Intermediate Technical College. The university offers programs in robotics engineering, architecture, renewable energy engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, information security, paramedicine, food processing, microbiology, nursing, medical analysis, management, accounting, digital marketing, financial institutions, and 14 technical diploma specializations, supported by a modern campus, well-equipped laboratories, and a Microsoft Teams-based e-learning platform.

Product overview

Al Zaytona University of Science & Technology (ZUST) is a private Palestinian university offering a multi-college academic portfolio. The university operates four academic colleges: the College of Engineering and Technology (offering robotics, architecture, renewable energy, computer science, cybersecurity, and information security), the College of Natural and Health Sciences (paramedicine, food processing, microbiology, nursing, medical analysis), the Management and Business College (management, accounting, digital marketing, markets, financial institutions), and the Intermediate Technical College (14 diploma programs). Supporting digital infrastructure includes an Electronic Portal, Microsoft Teams-based E-Learning Platform, and Online Admission System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College of Engineering and Technology Academic college offering five specializations including robotics engineering, architecture, renewable energy engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, and information security, targeting prospective university students seeking technology-oriented degrees.
• College of Natural and Health Sciences Academic college offering programs in paramedicine, food processing science, microbiology, nursing, and medical analysis, targeting prospective students pursuing health and life sciences careers.
• Management and Business College Academic college offering five specializations in management, accounting, digital marketing, markets, and financial institutions, targeting prospective students pursuing business and commerce careers.
• Intermediate Technical College Academic college providing fourteen professional and practical diploma-level specializations for students seeking technical and vocational higher education credentials.
• Electronic Student Portal Online student portal providing access to academic records, course registration, and administrative services for enrolled ZUST students.
• E-Learning Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• University aspires to international recognition through academic and research collaborations with universities and institutes worldwide.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Palestine Institute for National Security ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Al-Zaytuna University signed an academic memorandum of understanding with the Palestine Institute for National Security Research for academic cooperation. The partnership aims to enhance academic and research collaboration between the two institutions.
• Arab Women's UnionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026An academic memorandum of understanding was signed between ZUST and the Arab Women's Union to promote public health education.
• Ghadeer Future Accelerators CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2026The university signed a memorandum of understanding with Ghadeer Future Accelerators Company to enhance continuous training in technological fields, supporting student skill development in emerging technologies.
• Neumont University (Utah, USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025A new academic collaboration was established between ZUST and Neumont University in Utah, USA, marking an international partnership for academic exchange and cooperation.
• Sinclair College (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025A meeting between ZUST and Sinclair College in the United States took place to promote academic cooperation between Salfit and Dayton, representing a transatlantic educational partnership.
• Palestinian Student Support Fund (PSSF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025ZUST participated in the 5th annual conference of the Palestinian Student Support Fund, exploring ways to strengthen their partnership to support student welfare.
• National Security Forces (Palestine)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025ZUST signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Security Forces to enhance academic and community cooperation.
• Civil Defense (Palestine)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 26 October 2025ZUST held a meeting with Civil Defense for a training session, enhancing community safety cooperation and student training opportunities.
• Ministry of Education and Higher Education (Palestine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2025The university signed an agreement with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to enable students to benefit from the Student Loan Fund, providing financial support for tuition.
• Palestinian Red Crescent SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2025ZUST signed a memorandum of understanding with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society for cooperative academic and community engagement.
• Salfit MunicipalityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Salfit Municipality and ZUST signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the first vehicle inspection center in the city, a joint community development initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Sinclair College: US community college in Ohio with applied-technology and workforce-aligned programs. Listed as a ZUST strategic partner; comparable through applied-technical orientation and community-college-style intermediate/diploma pathways.
• Neumont University: US private university in Utah specializing in computing, software development, and IT degrees. Listed as a ZUST strategic partner for academic exchange; comparable through its tech-focused curriculum and small private-university profile.

Direct peers

• Arab American University Palestine: Private Palestinian university with American-style curriculum offering STEM, health, and business programs. Direct peer given its private status and STEM emphasis; competes for tuition-paying students across the West Bank.
• An-Najah National University: Large public Palestinian university in Nablus offering engineering, medicine, IT, and business programs. Direct competitor for ZUST's College of Engineering and IT specializations within the same Nablus-Salfit catchment area.
• Islamic University of Gaza: Major Palestinian university in Gaza offering engineering, IT, medicine, and sciences. Comparable in multi-college structure and STEM/health emphasis though geographically separated; serves as a benchmark for Palestinian university scale and program breadth.
• Al-Aqsa University: Palestinian university in Gaza with multi-college structure covering IT, engineering, health, and humanities. Comparable newer-generation Palestinian private university competing for similar student demographics and program mix.
• Al-Quds University: Major Palestinian university with multiple campuses across the West Bank including Jerusalem. Competes directly with ZUST across health sciences, engineering, and business programs for the same regional student base.
• Palestine Polytechnic University: Hebron-based Palestinian university specializing in applied engineering, IT, and technical disciplines. Most directly comparable peer in terms of technical/STEM focus and applied-sciences orientation versus ZUST's College of Engineering and Intermediate Technical College.
• Birzeit University: Leading Palestinian private/non-profit university in the West Bank offering broad STEM, health, and business programs. Directly competes with ZUST for Palestinian secondary-school graduates in the same Ramallah-area catchment, with significantly longer operating history and brand equity.
• Bethlehem University: Catholic-established Palestinian university in Bethlehem offering arts, sciences, business, and nursing. Competes for the same regional West Bank student pool with longer operating history and religious-affiliation branding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaPCwmMWGKmcDzFgTNjb2ew
• Facebookfacebook.com/zustedu
• Instagraminstagram.com/zustedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-zaytona-university-of-science-technology

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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