An-Najah National University has achieved a new accomplishment by achieving the first and only local rank among Palestinian universities, and the 27th rank in the Arab world, and entering the top 200 universities globally, thus advancing over many prestigious international universities in the new edition of the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings for the year 2025 (THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings), which was launched in partnership with the Schmidt Science Fellows Foundation.

This is the first and only ranking that focuses on evaluating universities based on their ability to integrate different academic disciplines to address complex scientific and societal issues. It aims to highlight the best universities in the world in the field of multidisciplinary scientific research, their ability to achieve excellence in this field, and to enhance innovation to meet contemporary challenges at the local and global levels.

This classification is based on 11 main indicators to evaluate institutional performance, distributed over three main axes: Inputs, which include funding and material support and represent 19% of the total weight of the classification; Processes, which include success measures, quality of facilities, administrative support, and promotion and represent 16%; and Outputs, which include quality of research, number of publications, and academic and scientific reputation and represent the largest percentage, 65%.

Professor Dr. Abdel Nasser Zaid, President of the University, expressed his pride in this high achievement, stressing that this achievement reflects the University’s firm commitment to enhancing integration between different disciplines, keeping pace with global and professional trends, and enhancing scientific research that contributes to building a better future, and is an incentive to continue the path of excellence and innovation in various academic and research fields.

Based on this ranking, An-Najah University seeks to enhance its position by launching future strategic initiatives that aim to promote interdisciplinary sciences and develop academic programs, such as the Climate Studies Program, which integrates environmental, health, social, and public policy sciences, in addition to strengthening international partnerships to develop advanced research and science in the fields of digital transformation, public health, and environmental sustainability, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and its contribution to addressing global challenges.

He extended his congratulations and appreciation to Professor Dr. Rami Al-Hamdallah, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University, for his pioneering vision and continuous support for the University’s journey, indicating that this exceptional achievement clearly reflects the commitment to implementing his ambitious strategy that aims to enhance the University’s position as a leading academic and research institution at the local, regional and international levels, and is the fruit of his pioneering efforts in charting the path of Palestinian excellence and innovation.