Hebron University
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| Established: | 1971 |
| Type: | unknown |
| President: | unknown |
| Staff: | unknown |
| Undergraduates: | 4,200 |
| Postgraduates: | unknown |
| Location: | Hebron, Palestinian territories |
| Website: | www.hebron.edu |
Hebron University (Arabic: جامعة الخليل, Jaame'at al-Khali'yl) is one of the largest universities in the Palestinian territories. It is an independent, public and non-profit institution of higher education. Established in 1971 as a college of Sharia law, the institution now serves the entire southern area of the West Bank and provides education in a wide range of subjects.
The University's constitution ensures equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, religion or race, and states that no Palestinian student should be prevented from continuing his/her higher education for financial reason.
The university is not recognised in some western states. Israel in particular has criticised Hebron as a centre of incitement, preaching extreme Islamic views and encouraging terrorism.
