FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Palestine
Address
Wadi AlhariyaCountry
City
HebronProvince
West BankMobile Phone
+970598635444Telephone
+97022233050E-Mail (2)
direc-pdd@ppu.eduE-Mail (3)
razan@ppu.eduWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
1978Contact Person1
Aiman Soltan TamimiJob Title 1
Vice President for Planning and DevelopmentContact Person 2
Razan AwawdehJob Title 2
Director of the Planning and Development DepartmentOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International/Cultural relations, Media, Research, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU) stands as a distinguished institution of higher education located in Hebron, Palestine. Originally established as a technical institute in 1978 and upgraded to a university in 1999. PPU nowadays holds membership in the Association of Arab Universities, the International Universities Association of UNESCO since 2006, and the Mediterranean Universities Union - UNIMED since 2021.
PPU is committed to academic excellence, research endeavors, and community engagement. Offering more than 100 academic and vocational degrees in engineering and technology, including sought-after associate programs, bachelor's degrees in sciences, IT, business management, medicine and engineering, master's degrees in engineering and sciences through highly demanded specialized programs, and 2 selected PhD programs in partnership with national and international universities. PPU places entrepreneurial work in all its services and practices to high priority and commitment. This mandate is upheld by 850+ staff and 11,000 students entrepreneurial culture building, community relations and viable partnerships, entrepreneurs support through the various divisions of community services, R&D and business development.
Mission and Objectives
Vision:
Towards Science, Technology, and Innovation Entrepreneurial University.
Mission:
PPU is a Palestinian public university that strives to meet the ever-evolving needs of the local and global community by offering different academic degrees in diverse disciplines. PPU enriches the market with well-equipped workforce that is capable of bringing positive change to environment, economic growth and human development by implementing the recent and entrepreneurial trends in the realm of teaching and learning and in the area of scientific research. PPU ensures efficient transition of information by introducing advanced means of technology, fostering scientific research, promoting sustainable development, and enabling interactive communications not only with Palestinian community, but also with other academic institutions at the national and international level.
Main Projects / Activities
- Higher Education
- Scientfic and Applied Resaerch
- Community services and consultaions
- Enterprenurial Support and Youth Development
- Development and community serving projects
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Building partnerships for R&D, Development projects and joint initiatives of capacity building and youth empowerment.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
PPU is university with a strong focus on technical education, entrepreneurship, and community engagement, we actively promote values that align with the ALF’s mission, including diversity, equal opportunity, youth empowerment, and social inclusion. Through ouracademic programs, business incubator, and partnerships with industry and civil society, PPU provides practical platforms for young people to explore and practice innovation while addressing social and economic challenges.
By joining ALF, we will be able to expand our network of collaboration with organizations, policymakers, and institutions across the region to join in knowledge exchange and initiatives that promote dialogue and mutual understanding whivh will enhance the PPU scale up its impact by integrating intercultural dimensions into its ongoing projects, particularly in areas such as entrepreneurship, vocational education, and community resilience. the ALF membership fr PPU is a strategic opportunity to connect its local efforts in Palestine with a broader regional platform that advances peace, cooperation, and sustainable, inclusive development.