Al-Istiqlal University was established in 1998 under the name Palestinian Academy for Security Sciences. It was officially inaugurated by President Mahmoud Abbas in 2007 and was subsequently transformed into a university in 2011. Al-Istiqlal University is the first and only university in Palestine exclusively specialized in higher education in security, military, and police sciences, positioning it as a key contributor to the Palestinian security sector.
University Mission
Al-Istiqlal University is committed to delivering high-quality higher education in security-related disciplines, guided by a comprehensive vision for the qualitative development and effective utilization of human resources across various fields. The University aims to prepare professionally qualified officers and leaders, while developing future leaders equipped with a strong sense of national responsibility, scientific competence, ethical commitment, teamwork, and national and cultural values. In addition, the University seeks to actively contribute to distinguished academic and applied research in security studies in its broadest sense—encompassing development, safety, and human relations—while promoting knowledge dissemination, intellectual advancement, and the sustainable development of Palestinian society, particularly its security institutions.
University Vision
To become a leading university in security sciences that meets national needs for scientifically and professionally qualified security personnel, while advancing its position among Arab security universities and academies in serving Palestinian society and achieving academic distinction and recognition at the local, regional, and international levels.
University Goals and Objectives
Al-Istiqlal University aims to educate, train, and qualify security service officers by enhancing their professional skills and competencies, while providing high-quality higher education opportunities for secondary school graduates in specialized fields that support the security and national institutions.
The University seeks to prepare professionally, practically, and academically qualified cadres capable of assuming national responsibility, engaging effectively with citizens, and performing security duties as a public and social service grounded in professionalism and excellence.
In addition, the University contributes to addressing the needs of Palestinian society and advancing comprehensive development, with the aim of preserving national and public security and promoting stability and prosperity.