Revision as of 20:19, 8 May 2006
The College of Judea and Samaria was founded in 1982 as a regional branch of Bar Ilan University. Originally located in the settlement of Kedumim, it was moved to Ariel when an expansion was necessary. The association with Bar Ilan University ended lapsed the 2004-2005 academic year due to the college administration decision to become independent and pursue the status of 'university'.
University status
In 2005, the Israeli government decided to allow the college to attain university status. On one hand, this was viewed as a political decision to appease the Israeli right-wing prior to the implementation of the disengagement, though, on the other hand, the high quantity and quality of academic research by the academic staff could not be ignored. The reaction from the academic community in Israel was not openly receptive, partly because of its location in over the Green Line, as well as allowing a new institution into the fold. The change of status was not immediate since the decision only allowed the college to apply for revision by the Council for Higher Education in Israel(המועצה להשכלה גבוהה) which must ultimately approve the change. University status is an issue of prestige, increased government funding, as well as the ability to issue doctorate degrees.
Faculties and Departments
- Architecture
- Faculty of Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Molecular Biology
- Biological Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- School of Health Sciences
- Health Management
- Physiotherapy
- Nutrition
- Medical Physics
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Economics and Business Management
- Behavioral Sciences
- Social Work
- Israel & Middle Eastern Studies (Political Science)
- Israel Heritage*
- Multidisciplinary Studies (Humanities)
- Mass Communications*
Departments marked with a star "*" are in the process of final accreditation by the Council of Higher Education in Israel.
Research Institutes
- Free Electron Laser Center
- Samaria & Jordan Valley Regional R&D Center
- Israel National Strategic Assessment Center
- Mass Media Research Center
Enrollment
Current enrollment is 8,500 students, consisting of both Jewish and Arab(Israeli and Palestinian) students.
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