Overview

The Disaster Risk Management program of the An-Najah National University aspires to produce competent graduates with the ability to deal with disasters and their risk management to reduce their effects on man and nature taking into consideration the exceptional situation the Palestinians live.

Mission

The mission of the programme is to provide graduate students with the skills and expertise to understand a holistic approach to disaster risk management enabling them to identify advice and plan for the risks and therefore enable society to prepare, respond and recover.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Impact Analysis

Design for Earthquake Resistance

Land Use Planning

Sustainable Planning & Development

Advanced GIS for Planners

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nablus, Palestinian Territory, Occupied

Disciplines

Management Studies Risk Management Emergency & Disaster Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective applicant should have a Bachelor degree from An-Najah National University or its equivalent from a Faculty or university credited by An-Najah National University.

A Placement Test for the major he/she is applying to.

Prospective applicant should be willing to meet with the Supervising Committee for a personal interview if the Specialised Department Council recommends that.

Earning a competitive GPA, is a matter usually determined and computed by the Specialized Department by the following formula: An applicant’s Bachelor’s GPA counts 70% and the applicant’s results on the Skills / Placement Exam and personal interview counts 30%.

An original or official transcript or copy of certified from both the university from which the applicant graduated and the Palestinian ministry of higher learning.

A certificate of work experience, if available.

Two recommendation Letters from faculty members or professionals.

Personal photo.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Nablus

1790 - 2357 ILS /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Disaster Risk Management.

Available Scholarships

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