The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) was founded in 1978 as the first primary institution in the field of vocational and technical education in the region.  The CET now includes three departments which offer ten Bachelor programs, and one master program. These programs are all accredited by the Palestinian Ministry of education. The college is known for its quality and diversity of academic and professional programs. Its primary objective is to help the students to revitalize a well –trained mind by providing optimal educational opportunities for achieving and maintaining professional competence. This includes a resiliency for continuing competence by offering programs designed to promote successful adaptation to a rapidly changing technology in prospective careers. The college programs give students a broad educational background on the undergraduate level, which includes the preparation of students in the basic and applied sciences, engineering analysis, design and practice and a sequence of courses  in the humanities and social sciences. Students cover about 160 credit hours in five – year programs.