About Dual Studies
Where academic learning meets real-world practice
The Dual Studies Program at Al-Quds University combines theoretical academic education with paid, hands-on training at leading Palestinian companies — preparing graduates who are ready for work from day one.
2015
Program launched
4
Years · 8 semesters
50 / 50
Campus & company
6
Bachelor programs
Who we are
A new model of higher education in Palestine
Launched in 2015, Dual Studies is an innovative educational system that links university education directly to the needs of the Palestinian labor market. Students spend half of their study time on campus and the other half at partner companies in the private sector, earning while they learn.
The program aims to develop the skills and capabilities of Palestinian youth, strengthen cooperation between academia and industry, and actively encourage female students to enroll and build careers in high-demand fields.
“Combining theoretical academic education and practical application.”
The Dual Studies approach at Al-Quds University
Al-Quds UniversityGIZBMZ — GermanyPrivate-sector partners
How it works
Four years, eight semesters, two learning environments
Every student is matched with a partner company. Study time is divided equally between the university and the workplace, so classroom knowledge is applied immediately in a professional setting.
Bachelor’s degree awarded on completion of all eight semesters.
Academic excellence
Accredited bachelor programs taught by Al-Quds University faculty, with curricula shaped together with industry.
Paid practical training
Students gain real work experience at partner companies and receive a paid training allowance throughout their placements.
Career-ready graduates
Graduates enter the job market with professional skills, industry networks and years of relevant experience.
Our programs
Six bachelor programs built with industry
Our team
The people behind Dual Studies
Faculty and staff working together to connect education with the labor market.
Al-Quds University
Dr. Sand Salhout
Dean of Dual Studies
Dr. Isam Ishaq
PhD in Information Technology Engineering
Dr. Hasan Nussiebeh
Head of the Digital Business Programme
Dr. Raed Maali
Head of the Industrial Engineering Programme
Dr. Imad Al Zeer
Head of the Electrical Engineering Programme
Dr. Nidal Darwish
Head of the Business Administration Programme
Dr. Nael Abu Halawa
Head of the Information Technology Programme
Dr. Saleh Sawalha
Head of the Food Technology and Quality Program
Mr. Abdulkarem Bader
Dean Assistant
Mr. Jamil Sultan
Head of Partners Relations Unit
Mr. Ameer Jabareen
Coordinator of Partners Relations Unit
Ms. Nada Al-Deek
Coordinator of Partners Relations Unit
Ms. Maram Faroun
Coordinator of Public Relations
Lab Technicians
Eng. Aseel Mousa
EE Lab Technician
Eng. Mohammad Albawab
IE Lab Technician
Dual Studies Brochure
Everything about the program, its structure and partner companies in one document (English).
