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Study in Jericho

This guide explains student life in Jericho, Palestine, including Jericho features a hot desert climate with extremely hot, dry summers and mild winters., Judea and Samaria Entry Permit (Student) via Israeli COGAT guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for Palestine below.

Jericho, Palestine
Jericho, Palestine — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Climate
Jericho features a hot desert climate with extremely hot, dry summers and mild winters.
Safety score
35/100
English friendliness
30%
Student visa
Judea and Samaria Entry Permit (Student) via Israeli COGAT
Work while studying
Employment is not permitted for international students on a Judea and Samaria study permit.

Potential advantages

  • Deep historical and archaeological significance as one of the oldest cities in the world
  • Mild and pleasant winter climate
  • Living costs and housing are fully covered at the city's main university

Considerations

  • Complex political and security environment
  • Extreme heat during the summer months
  • Severe movement restrictions in and out of the West Bank
  • Limited traditional university options (the main institution is a security academy)

Student housing in Jericho

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Universities in Jericho

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Based on the official policy of Al-Istiqlal University (the primary university in Jericho), which operates as a security academy and fully provides students' food, housing, and laundry at no cost. No standard national proof-of-funds figure exists for Palestine. Figures apply to 2024.

Figures for Jericho are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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