Birzeit University has been offering courses in the Arabic language and Middle East-related social sciences to students from around the world since 1987. Drawing upon its inventory of reputable language and social science professors, Birzeit University has produced a comprehensive study program, offering accredited courses of academic quality, together with a series of special guest lecturers and field trips. The Palestine and Arabic Studies program is open to university students and graduates from around the world, and others working in fields related to the Middle East, who wish to gain an in-depth knowledge of the region, its language, and cultures.