Study & Research in the Palestinian Territories

Are you interested in studying, researching or teaching in the Palestinian Territories? Have you thought about completing an internship or learning a foreign language abroad? Here you can find all the information.

Christina Stahlbock

Getting to Know the Country

Information on the Palestinian Territories

Here you will find information on scholarship programmes for study, teaching and research stays, university projects and scientific collaborations in the Palestinian Territories and more country-specific information.

More at daad.de (in German)

German Language

Learning German in the Palestinian Territories

The Palestinian Birzeit University offers a Bachelor's degree programme "German as a Foreign Language" established by DAAD in cooperation with Birzeit University. This BA programme is the first and only German programme at university level in the Palestinian Territories.

Information for Academics in Germany

Information for Germans

From planning to financing, here you will find all the necessary information on study-related stays abroad and scholarships for students, graduates and lecturers.

More at daad.de

International Experiences

Studieren Weltweit

International study, research or work experience is increasingly in demand in the work place. The campaign "studieren weltweit – ERLEBE ES!" is designed to help young people understand of the benefits of a stay abroad.

More at studieren-weltweit.de (in German)

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German Language, Literature and German Studies

DAAD Ortslektor Programme

At many higher education institutions in non-German-speaking countries, German teachers are also employed who are not supported by the DAAD or other institutions. They generally teach German Language, Literature, and German Studies. The DAAD offers these lecturers possibilities for professional support as part of its Ortslektor programme.

More at daad.de/ortslektoren (in German)

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DAAD Regional Information

Analysis of the system of higher education in the Palestinian Territories and overview of DAAD activities

Below you will find comprehensive statistics, information, and analyses on the higher education and academic systems as well as an overview of DAAD activities on site. The following information is currently available in German only.