Study in Palestine: costs, visa, scholarships and universities

The West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip are covered by government travel advice that is among the most restrictive in this dataset. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Gaza, against all travel to Tulkarm, Jenin and Tubas governorates (except Route 90) and against all but essential travel to the rest of the West Bank outside listed exempt areas (updated 22 July 2026). Canada advises avoiding all travel to Palestine (updated 29 July 2026), with Route 90 to the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge as a non-essential-travel exception. Germany maintains a travel warning for Gaza and the West Bank (excluding East Jerusalem) and advises against travel to East Jerusalem. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs notice of 7 October 2023 asks citizens to stay in safe enclosed spaces. The US State Department page is blocked and could not be read.

Palestine does not issue its own visas: entry is through Israeli ports of entry under Israeli requirements (Canada). Germany reports that on 23 October 2026 Israel announced the closure of all crossings into the Palestinian territories; the UK states Gaza's crossings have been closed to civilians since 6 May 2024, and Canada and Germany describe Erez as closed and Rafah as closed or extremely limited. Canada states that permits with strict conditions are required for short visits, professional, academic or volunteering purposes to the West Bank and that these procedures apply to all foreign nationals.

Universities publish limited English-language information for foreign applicants. An-Najah National University (Nablus) describes itself as a public institution and lists fifteen faculties; Al-Quds University publishes a 2025 English enrolment guide with programmes and a note that it hosts international exchange students; Palestine Polytechnic University (Hebron) lists twelve colleges and programmes from diploma to PhD. The Islamic University of Gaza posted announcements on 25 and 26 October 2026 about a suspension of academic and administrative work and about three staff deaths. No official foreign-student fee, deadline, scholarship, work-right or living-cost figure was found.

Money: Canada states Palestine has no official currency (Jordanian dinar, Israeli shekel and US dollar are accepted), the West Bank banking system is fragile and relies mainly on card payments, ATMs may not accept foreign cards, and Gaza has no ATMs or banks so cash is the only means of payment. Sanctions and bank-transfer restrictions affecting tuition payment were not verified from an official source; confirm with the university and the sending bank.

Canada states Palestine does not issue its own visas; to enter, travellers must pass through Israeli ports of entry and comply with Israeli entry requirements. Israel sets entry and exit rules for the West Bank and may deny entry; Canada states that permits with strict conditions are required for short-term visits, professional, academic or volunteering purposes, and temporary residence for spouses, and applies to all foreign nationals; contact Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the nearest Israeli embassy for the permit type. The UK states that visa-exempt tourists (e.g. UK citizens) need an Israeli Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) since 1 January 2025 (25 NIS, valid 2 years, 90-day visit) and that the Israeli immigration slip/entry card must be kept to cross between Israel and the West Bank; some travellers were asked to sign a form not to enter Palestinian Authority-controlled areas without Israeli authorisation, with deportation and a ban of up to 10 years possible if broken. Germany states an entry card (B2 stay permit) is issued at Ben Gurion airport and at the Taba and Allenby/Sheikh Hussein crossings and should be carried at West Bank checkpoints. The Allenby/King Hussein Bridge is one of the Jordan crossings; the UK notes dual nationals may exit only via Allenby or Rafah. Canada states a Jordan visa is required before crossing at Allenby. Gaza: no independent exit routes for foreign nationals (UK); Rafah closed (Germany) or extremely limited (Canada); Erez closed (UK, Canada). Germany reports Israel announced closure of all crossings into the Palestinian territories on 23 Oct 2026. A student-specific procedure: a search-result description of the Israeli COGAT 'Procedure for entry and residence of foreigners in the Judea and Samaria area' (Aug 2022) states student permits are single academic year with extensions, require an invitation from the Palestinian Authority, an acceptance letter, proof of means, medical insurance and an application by 1 April before the academic year; this could not be verified because the gov.il page is blocked.

No official source on student work rights in the Palestinian territories found. The UK notes that working in Israel without proper permission can lead to detention and deportation.; postStudy: Post-study stay rules not found.

After graduation: No official source on post-study stay.