Al-Quds Bard College for Arts and Sciences particularly seeks to enroll outstanding students with strong intellectual promise who express capacities of mind and character that will empower them to thrive in academic, social, and professional environments. A successful AQB candidate is someone who will embrace the academic freedom and resources provided by our liberal arts curriculum, who will get involved in our local and international networks, and who will be a catalyst within our student community, where a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives fuels the pursuit of education and serves our commitment to civil society. While admission to the undergraduate programs takes into consideration many factors, decisions are based on the basic requirements outlined below.

AQB Admissions Options:

Applicants to Al-Quds Bard College will be accepted into one of the following tracks:

•  Students with strong academic qualifications AND strong English skills (as demonstrated on the English placement test) will be accepted into the Core Track.
• Students with strong academic qualifications but whose English is not yet strong enough for AQB’s core division courses will be accepted into the Pylon Track. Pylon students are AQB undergraduate students who divide their time in their first year between English for Inquiry courses and elective courses for AQB college credit.
• Students with good academic standing but face language barriers that challenge their full academic potential will be placed, based on their results in the English Placement Test, into the Academy track. They will study English for inquiry courses in addition to electives but with a different ratio.

While evidence of high achievement and motivation is essential, the admission process looks closely at each applicant, carefully weighing all facets of the student’s high school experience and other relevant accomplishments. Students may apply for entry in the fall or spring semesters.

To be accepted at AQB, students must:

• Purchase and fill out Al-Quds University application.

• Obtain a Tawjihi score of 80% or higher, or an equivalent SAT, CLEP, GCSE, GCE, or IB score (for more details check the international accepted degrees web page at AQU or contact AQB admission office). Applicants with Tawjihi scores ranging from 72%  to 79.9% could be admitted after passing an interview with the admission committee. 

If you meet the above criteria, please complete the application linked above. If accepted, we encourage you to come to AQB and meet with our admissions team to receive your admission letter.

For more questions, please email the admission office at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or call +970 (2) 2794950

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Al-Quds Bard College awards a variety of scholarships at the B.A. level each academic year. Some scholarships are based on financial need while others are based on merit. 

Priority consideration for scholarships will be given to applicants who submit all application materials and complete the seat reservation procedures. 

The Pylon is a year-long course designed for students who need to work on fluency in the English language. The course focuses on intensive reading, writing, and speaking in English, and prepares students for the fluency necessary to engage in all of their classwork in the College. By the end of the year, students are expected to speak comfortably in English, to read all texts with the aid of a dictionary, and give presentations in English. Enrollment in this program requires submitting an application to the AQB undergraduate (B.A.) programs and sitting for the English placement test. Then, based on the applicant's performance on the test, they may be recommended for acceptance into the Pylon program.

Students in the Pylon and Academy can complete their B.A. degree in four, depending on their willingness to register for summer courses. 

All AQB courses are taught in English. The College holds English placement tests to assess the English proficiency level of its applicants. The test determines applicants’ English levels; thus, it helps the admission office to select which track best aligns with students’ English capacities. AQB offers two tracks for first-year undergraduate students: the regular track and the Pylon track. This applies to all admitted students to AQB and is not exclusive to applicants who are coming from the SAT, GCE, or IB programs.

Students who are interested in applying to AQB as transfer students should first be familiar with our admission requirements, eligibility, deadlines, and our approach to reviewing and evaluating applications for admission.

Transfer applicants may apply for enrollment starting in either the fall or spring semester.

 - Transfer applications for fall enrollment may be submitted for consideration between July and September, while spring enrollment applications may be submitted from December until late January. Specific dates are determined by Al-Quds University Admission Office on an annual basis.

- Transfer applicants can apply only in the following cases:

1. A current and regularly enrolled student at Al-Quds University: 

• • Those who have completed one semester can transfer by obtaining approval from their colleges, informing AQU Registration Office, and ensuring admission decisions at AQB. Note: There is no equalization of credits for those who have finished one semester at AQU Colleges.

  • Those who have completed at least one full academic year (30 credits or more) with a 70% GPA or above, could transfer and enjoy the possibility of equalizing credits into AQB curricula.  

Both types of transferring students must meet with the AQB admission team to evaluate their cases. If approved, they need to submit a conversion form to AQB through the Al-Quds University portal.

2. If the applicant is a student currently enrolled at another local university, they need to contact the AQB Admissions office to complete the process of equalizing their non-AQU credits into an AQB transcript.

In either case of transfer, the applicants must respond to AQB’s offer immediately upon receipt of the admission notice to proceed with their case.