General Admission Requirements
Applicants to Al-Istiqlal University must meet the following criteria:
- Must hold Palestinian nationality.
- Minimum height: 170 cm for males and 160 cm for females.
- Holders of CGE, SAT, or IB certificates are eligible, provided the certificate is officially equated by the Palestinian Ministry of Education.
- No more than one calendar year may have passed since obtaining the General Secondary Education Certificate.
- Age must not exceed 19 years, 11 months, and 30 days at the time of application.
- Must be medically fit following examinations conducted by the Military Medical Services and successfully pass the aptitude test, physical fitness test, and personal interview.
- Admission is competitive and based on the applicant’s secondary school average and the specific requirements of each specialization.
- Submission of a duly authenticated pledge and legal undertaking, approved by the relevant university authorities after final admission, committing to comply with all university laws, regulations, and internal instructions.
- Must be single and not engaged or married during the period of study.
- Must not have siblings currently enrolled at Al-Istiqlal University.
- Must be a non-smoker.
- Minimum academic averages: 80% for Bachelor’s degree admission and 55% for Associate Diploma admission.
- Only one admission application may be submitted at a time.
- Must not have been previously dismissed from Al-Istiqlal University or dismissed/withdrawn from any external military colleges or institutes.
- Must demonstrate good conduct and behavior.
- Must have clear speech and proper articulation.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude or breach of trust.
Bachelor’s Degree
Applicants for the Bachelor’s degree program must meet the following criteria:
- Must have obtained the General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum average of 80%.
- Must not exceed 20 years of age at the time of admission.
- Must successfully pass medical examinations and military training assessments.
- Admission is competitive and based on the ranking of successful applicants according to established criteria (see detailed conditions).
Credit Hour Fee: 20 Jordanian Dinars
Associate Diploma
Applicants for the Associate Diploma program must meet the following criteria:
- Must have obtained the General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum average of 55%.
- Must not exceed 20 years of age at the time of admission.
- Must successfully pass medical examinations and military training assessments.
- Admission is competitive and based on the ranking of successful applicants according to established criteria (see detailed conditions).
Credit Hour Fee: 10 Jordanian Dinars
Specialized Professional Diploma
Applicants for the Specialized Professional Diploma program must meet the following criteria:
- Must have obtained the General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum average of 50%.
- Officers are nominated by the relevant security institution for specific specializations based on institutional needs.
Tuition: Free for nominated students.
Master’s Degree
Applicants for the Master’s degree program must meet the following criteria:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of humanities or social sciences with a minimum grade of “Good” or an overall average of at least 65%.
Credit Hour Fee: 80 Jordanian Dinars. A 50% tuition reduction has been applied starting from the academic year 2023–2024 to increase accessibility for all students, particularly military personnel and students from Jericho and the Jordan Valley.