Ariel University

The Ariel University Center of Samaria ( , HaMerkaz HaUniversitai Ariel BaShomron ) is the largest Israeli public college, and is located in Ariel in the West Bank . The center was founded in 1982 to serve as a regional branch of Bar-Ilan University . Originally located in Kedumim , it moved to the larger settlement of Ariel to expand. Its association with Bar-Ilan University lapsed in the 2004-05 academic year with the school administration's decision to become independent and pursue university status. In August 2007, the 'College of Judea and Samaria' in Ariel declared itself a 'university center'. Although Prime Minister Ehud Olmert endorsed the change, both Minister of Education Yuli Tamir and the Council for Higher Education have vowed to block it, with the latter announcing in 2008 that they would not recognise degrees awarded by the college.

Ariel University Ariel University ( ), previously known as the Ariel University Center of Samaria, is an Israeli university located in the Israeli settlement of Ariel in the West Bank . Ariel University was founded in 1982 as a regional branch of Bar-Ilan University . Originally located in the settlement of Kedumim , it moved to Ariel where it built a larger campus and went on to become the largest Israeli public college. In the 2004–05 academic year, the affiliation with Bar Ilan ended and it became an independent college. Ariel University has 26 departments for B.A., B.Sc. and B.Arch. studies, in three faculties and three schools. In addition, Ariel University offers a Master's degree programs for M.A., M.B.A. and M.Sc. In 2014, Ariel University initiated a Ph.D. programs for Doctorate studies also. In 2011, it had a student population of 14,000, with a branch in Tel Aviv . All degrees are recognized by the Council for Higher Education in Israel . Ariel University cooperates with international organizations and universities all over the world. The university and its staff have been the target of boycotts, both in Israel and overseas, for its location beyond the Green Line , in the Palestinian territories . On 17 July 2012, the Council for Higher Education in Judea and Samaria voted to grant the institution full university status. This move was praised by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , Minister of Education Gideon Saar , Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman and some Knesset members and Nobel Prize in Economics winning mathematician Robert Aumann . The Council of Presidents of Israeli Universities condemned the move. A survey in 2013 found that 65% of the public in Israel supported the recognition of Ariel University as Israel's eighth university. Templer, B (2007) Educational Geopolitics and the 'Settler University' in Ariel Journal for Critical Education Policy Studies , Volume 5, Number 2 [1] Member Institutions "The GARP site at the Ariel University Center of Samaria; The academic chapter of Israel" . Ariel University Center of Samaria, in cooperation with academic institutions around the world "Scientific Cooperation and Partners | Ariel University Center of Samaria | Israel" .

Ariel University ( ), previously a public college known as the Ariel University Center of Samaria, is an Israeli university located in the Israeli settlement of Ariel in the West Bank . The college preceding the establishment of Ariel University was founded in 1982 as a regional branch of Bar-Ilan University . Originally located in the settlement of Kedumim , it moved to Ariel where it built a larger campus and went on to become the largest Israeli public college. In the 2004–05 academic year, the affiliation with Bar Ilan ended and it became an independent college. On 17 July 2012, the Council for Higher Education in Judea and Samaria voted to grant the institution full university status. This move was praised by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , Minister of Education Gideon Saar , Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman and some Knesset members as well as Nobel Prize in Economics winning mathematician Robert Aumann . The Council of Presidents of Israeli Universities condemned the move. A survey in 2013 found that 65% of the public in Israel supported the recognition of Ariel University as Israel's eighth university. Ariel University has 26 departments for B.A., B.Sc. and B.Arch. studies, in three faculties and three schools. In addition, Ariel University offers a master's degree programs for M.A., M.B.A. and M.Sc. In 2014, Ariel University initiated a Ph.D. programs for Doctorate studies also. In 2011, it had a student population of 14,000, with a branch in Tel Aviv . All degrees are recognized by the Council for Higher Education in Israel . Ariel University cooperates with international organizations and universities all over the world. The university and its staff have been the target of boycotts, both in Israel and overseas, for its location in the Israeli-occupied West Bank . Templer, B (2007) Educational Geopolitics and the 'Settler University' in Ariel Journal for Critical Education Policy Studies , Volume 5, Number 2 "Ariel gets university status, despite opposition" . Member Institutions "The GARP site at the Ariel University Center of Samaria; The academic chapter of Israel" . Ariel University Center of Samaria, in cooperation with academic institutions around the world "Scientific Cooperation and Partners | Ariel University Center of Samaria | Israel" .

Ariel University ( Hebrew : אוניברסיטת אריאל ), previously a public college known as the Ariel University Center of Samaria, is an Israeli university located in the urban Israeli settlement of Ariel in the West Bank . The college preceding the establishment of Ariel University was founded in 1982 as a regional branch of Bar-Ilan University . Originally located in the settlement of Kedumim , it moved to Ariel where it built a larger campus and went on to become the largest Israeli public college. In the 2004–05 academic year, the affiliation with Bar-Ilan ended and it became an independent college. On 17 July 2012, the Council for Higher Education in Judea and Samaria voted to grant the institution full university status. This move was praised by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , Minister of Education Gideon Saar , Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman and some Knesset members as well as Nobel Prize in Economics winning mathematician Robert Aumann . The Council of presidents of Israeli Universities condemned the move. A survey in 2013 found that 65% of the public in Israel supported the recognition of Ariel University as Israel's eighth university. Ariel University has 26 departments for B.A., BSc and BArch studies, in three faculties and three schools. In addition, Ariel University offers a master's degree programs for M.A., M.B.A. and MSc in 2014, Ariel University initiated a PhD programs for Doctorate studies also. In 2011, it had a student population of 14,000, with a branch in Tel Aviv . All degrees are recognized by the Council for Higher Education in Israel . The university and its staff have been the target of boycotts, both in Israel and overseas, for its location in the Israeli-occupied West Bank . "It's official: Ariel University recognized" . ynet .