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The Arab American University is the first private Palestinian university, founded in the year 2000. It was formed as a collaboration with California State University and Utah State University, giving the university it¡¯s American status.

Most the university¡¯s students are from Palestine or come from Palestinian descent, however a small percentage of the student population is international.

The university offers programs at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate levels to students, in a range of faculties: administrative and financial sciences; allied medical sciences; arts; dentistry; engineering and IT; law; modern sciences; nursing; sciences and sport sciences.

The university offers several extracurricular activities for its students, including volunteering at the university¡¯s radio station, AAUP Radio. Students can take part in sporting activities such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, ping-pong and many others.

The university is located in Jenin, Palestine, famous for its olive oil. Jenin is also home to the third oldest church in the world, St George¡¯s Church. Students can visit Jenin¡¯s old city and market to discover local delicacies, cultural offerings and handmade gifts.