Palestine Ahliya University Achieves New Academic Distinction in QS World University Rankings 2026

Palestine Ahliya University has achieved a significant academic milestone by earning a place in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The university ranked fifth among Palestinian universities and 100th among Arab universities. This accomplishment reflects the university’s continuous development in academic and research performance and reaffirms its strong presence on the international educational stage.

The QS World University Rankings is considered one of the most prestigious and internationally recognized rankings in higher education. It is based on rigorous criteria, including academic reputation, quality of education, research performance, graduate employability, and the university’s level of internationalization.

Prof. Imad Dawood Al-Zeer, President of Palestine Ahliya University, stated that the University’s inclusion in this international ranking represents a culmination of its ongoing efforts to develop academic programs, enhance scientific research, and build effective international partnerships. He also added that Palestine Ahliya University’s presence in the QS World University Rankings is evidence of the qualitative progress it has achieved in recent years and reflects its commitment to excellence and innovation in higher education and community service.

Additionally, Prof. Al-Zeer emphasized that this achievement serves as an added incentive to continue advancing the academic and research standards in alignment with the University’s vision of establishing itself as a leading educational institution at both the national and regional levels. He noted that this accomplishment adds to a series of recognitions the University has received in other international and local rankings, such as the Arab University Rankings by the Association of Arab Universities, in which the University secured second place nationwide last year.

The inclusion of Palestine Ahliya University in the QS World University Rankings 2026 is an important step that strengthens Palestine’s presence on the global higher education map and highlights the competence of Palestinian universities, their competitiveness, and their ability to achieve academic excellence despite the challenges.