Call for Admission Applications for Spring semester of academic year 2023/2024
The Deanship of Admission and Registration has opened receiving applications for admission at the Arab American University for Spring 2023/2024. The following table shows the offered programs and admission criteria:
| Department |
Program |
Admission Requirements / Teaching Location |
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| Health Sciences Department |
Phd in Nursing |
Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing, and his specialization in one of the two degrees in Nursing field from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
| PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing in one of the pharmaceutical sciences, and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing in pharmacy or science from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin |
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| PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences ( in association with Jacksonville University ) ( Admission not available for current semester ) |
Applicant must have a Master’s degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least “Good” standing in Physio-Therapy or Occupational Therapy or Prosthetics and Orthotics or in Speech and Hearing Disorders or a specialty related to rehabilitation from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| Administrative and Financial Sciences Department |
PhD in Business |
Applicant must be a holder of Bachelor and a Master degrees from universities or recognized academic institutions by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. One of the two degrees must be in a business-related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Master’s degree or 2.60 in the Bachelor’s degree or their equivalent, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
| PhD in Strategic Management |
Applicant must be a holder of Bachelor and a Master degrees from universities or recognized academic institutions by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. One of the two degrees must be in a business-related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Master’s degree and 2.60 in the Bachelor’s degree or their equivalent, and have an official valid GMAT or have a practical experience at least (4) years in the field, and Pass the personal interview, and Pass the English placement test. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| PhD in Accounting and Finance |
Applicant must hold a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or equivalent in both degrees, from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and one of these degrees must be in Business Administration. Applicant must also pass the English placement test with a B1 level or higher and the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| PhD in International Political Economy |
Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree with a “good” standing in economics or in a field related to economics from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| Educational Sciences Department | PhD in Special Education |
Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing, and his specialization in one of the two degrees in the field of special education, psychology, psychological counseling or mental health from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
| PhD in Educational Administration ( Admission not available for current semester ) |
Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing in relevant specializations in education field in one of the two degrees from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| PhD in Educational Psychology ( Admission not available for current semester ) |
Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing, and his specialization in one of the two degrees in the field of education, psychology, psychological counseling or mental health from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| PhD in Sociology ( Admission not available for current semester ) |
Applicant must hold a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree from two recognized universities, with a “very good” grade in master’s degree and “good” grade in the bachelor’s degree. The applicant’s specialization should be in one of the fields that related program, which should be in one of the social and human sciences fields, such as sociology, social Services, political science, psychology, anthropology, Sharia, law, and media. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| Legal Sciences Department | PhD in Public Law / Public International Law Track ( Admission not available for current semester ) |
Applicant must hold a Master’s degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least “Good” standing in Law from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and pass the personal interview Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
| PhD in Private Law ( Admission not available for current semester ) |
Applicant must hold a Master’s degree of at least “Very Good” standing in private law and a Bachelor’s degree of at least “Good” standing in Law from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and pass the personal interview Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| Social Sciences Department |
Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in international relations, conflict resolution, peace studies, political science, sociology, psychology, or a related social science from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| PhD in International Relations |
Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| PhD in Sociology |
Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in any program related sociology and social service from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| PhD in Arabic Language |
Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in Arabic Language from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin |
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| PhD in English Language Teaching ( Admission not available for current semester ) |
Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing in English Language Teaching or any related field from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin and Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| Natural, Engineering and Technology Sciences Department | PhD in Physics ( Admission not available for current semester ) |
Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing in Physics or any related field from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Main Campus - Jenin |
| PhD in Information Technology Engineering (Joint with Palestine Polytechnic University and Al-Quds University) ( Admission not available for current semester ) |
Applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree (or its equivalent) of at least a “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor’s degree of at least a “Good” standing in in a relevant specialization in Information Technology Engineering from a recognized academic institution, and the certificates and transcript should be certified by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the personal interview with the program committee, and have a valid TOEFL or IELTS grade not lease than 450 score in TOEFL exam or a relevant score in the IELTS exam. Or hold a bachelor's or master's degree from a university in a foreign country whose primary language is English. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| PhD in Mathematics |
Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in Mathmatics from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| PhD in Data Science |
Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing in in data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or computer engineering from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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| Media and Communication Department |
PhD in Public Relations, Communication and Media |
Applicant must hold a Master's degree of at least “Very Good” standing in one of the fields of media, communication, or social sciences and a Bachelor's degree of at least “Good” standing from a recognized academic institution by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Pass the English placement test for the doctoral degree, and Pass the personal interview, and submit a research proposal and a motivational letter. Where priority is given in selecting students who have published research in the specialization. and proves that his studies were regular to obtain bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Location: Arab American University ( AAUP ) Campus - Ramallah |
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For further information, Contact the the faculty of graduate studies at 04-2418888 ext. (1471 or 1472) or at 02-2941999 ext. (5) or by e-mail at (PGS
aaup.edu) or (FGSaaup.edu) or to contact the Deanship of Admission and Registration by telephone 04-2418888 ext. (3) or Fax 04-2510814 or by e-mail (DARaaup.edu).
Acceptance Instructions
- Applications are accepted at the beginning of the first semester every two years where they’re asked to read the application attached instructions.
- The Arab American University accepts students in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- Holds a bachelor and master degree and the certificate should qualify the student to join the program.
- The ability of choosing a program is also limited to the minimum score requirements in the bachelor and master certificate GPA.
- Students with a bachelor or Master certificate other than a Palestinian, will have their averages computed according to the University Council regulations.
- Students can fill the online application through the link (www.aaup.edu/apply)
- To obtain the application from the Deanship of Admission and Registration and is filled manually, then the applicant submits the application to the deanship of admission and registration at Jenin or at Ramallah campus. (Apply for PhD in Information Technology Engineering)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FROM STUDENTS
- Fill out and submit the AAUP Application Form
- Copy of the High School certificate (in Arabic or English) certified or equivalent by the Palestinian Ministry of Education
- Original copies or certified photocopies (English) of the academic certificates and transcripts issued by all universities and academic institutions the applicant has enrolled or graduated from to join the program and be certified or equivalent by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- Two original recommendation letters either academic or professional.
- Three original recommendation letters (English) from professors or business officers addressed to the Arab American University and the University of Indiana. The recommendations must: (for PhD in Business)
- Holds the organization logo to which the referee belongs
- Got the referee’s signature
- States the applicant's (at least) triple name according to his/ her academic certificate
- Mentions the name of the program (PhD in Business)
- Original experience certificate (English) if found (Mandatory for PhD in Business)
- Original copies or certified copy of the GMAT certificate (for PhD in Business)
- Original motivation written and signed by the applicant. ( one to three pages )
- Original motivation (English) addressed to the Arab American University and the University of Indiana, written and signed by the applicant to join the program. It is required to be as followed: (for PhD in Business)
- To be between one to three pages
- Include the program's enrollment objectives, academic and practical experience, and the skills of the applicant
- Clarify any inconsistencies, confusion or ambiguity between work and study, if found, in the applicant’s CV
- Writing samples of previous professional and research ones that measure the applicant written and research skills to join the program (English) (for PhD in Business)
- Up-to-date resume (English) (for PhD in Business)
- Original birth certificate or a duly certified copy
- Copy of the ID (local applicants) or a copy of the passport (international applicants)
- Recent personal photo (2 pictures)
- Applicants for PhD in Business program in partnership with Indiana University - Pennsylvania, USA, must submit the required documents in English (2 Copies)
Academic System and Student Load
The normal course load for a full-time student during any semester (spring or fall) is considered to range from 6-12 credit hours. Such a load allows students the opportunity to complete the requirements of the PhD’s degree in four years.
The course load for the PhD in Business program is 18 credit hours per academic year.
As for the PhD in Information Technology Engineering program, Thesis hours are calculated within the course load. The maximum course load for the summer semester is 6 credit hours. The student must be free for a period of no less than two regular semesters while working on the thesis.