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SDG 16 · 16.2.1

Elected Representation in University Governance

University Governance Measures: Elected representation on the university's highest governing body from students, faculty and staff.

Version 1.0, 13 Nov 2026

Executive Summary

Al-Quds University is governed by a Board of Trustees and a University Council. In December 2024 the Board, meeting in Amman, reviewed a new governance system for the University's Association that PricewaterhouseCoopers described as a distinctive model in Palestine. Students elect their own Student Union Council every year.

Governance

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Al-Quds University Board of Trustees emphasizes its readiness to face challenges and compete globally in a meeting convened in Amman, Jordan

Board of Trustees meeting and the new governance system reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Open source22 Dec 2024
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The Student Union Council

Student Union Council elected every year.

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Student Representation in the Governing Body

Student Union Council representation in University decision-making.

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Student Representation in the Annual General Board Meeting

Students represented in the annual Al-Quds University Councils meeting.

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