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Islamic University of Gaza

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Overview

Established in 1978, the Islamic University of Gaza is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Gaza City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Gaza Strip. This institution also has a branch campus in Khan Yunis and Al Zahra. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory, Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 46-year-old Palestinian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Palestinian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IUG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Islamic University of Gaza's Control Typepublic

Entity

Islamic University of Gaza's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Islamic University of Gaza' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Islamic University of Gaza's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) الجامعة الإسلامية بغزة في
Acronym IUG
Founded 1978
Colours White and green
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University Location

Address Jamal Abdel Naser Street, Al-Remal
Gaza City
00972 Gaza Strip
Palestinian Territory
Islamic University of Gaza's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Islamic University of Gaza Phone Number +970 (8) 283 2000
Islamic University of Gaza Fax Number +970 (8) 264 4800
Other locations Khan Yunis and Al Zahra

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Islamic University of Gaza's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Islamic University of Gaza's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Islamic University of Gaza's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Islamic University of Gaza.

Islamic University of Gaza: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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Islamic University of Gaza's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Islamic University of Gaza's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Islamic University of Gaza a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Islamic University of Gaza's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Islamic University of Gaza's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Islamic University of Gaza international students information:

  • Location: Algeria
  • Number of students: 4
  • Location: American Samoa
  • Number of students: 13
  • Location: Austria
  • Number of students: 1
  • Location: British Virgin Islands
  • Number of students: 3
  • Location: Canada
  • Number of students: 12
  • Location: Egypt
  • Number of students: 100
  • Location: French Polynesia
  • Number of students: 1
  • Location: Germany
  • Number of students: 3
  • Location: Indonesia
  • Number of students: 2
  • Location: Ireland
  • Number of students: 5
  • Location: Jordan
  • Number of students: 13
  • Location: Romania
  • Number of students: 2
  • Location: Russia
  • Number of students: 18
  • Location: Spain
  • Number of students: 2
  • Location: Sudan
  • Number of students: 10
  • Location: Syrian Arab Republic
  • Number of students: 1
  • Location: Turkey
  • Number of students: 13
  • Location: Ukraine
  • Number of students: 15

Total number of international students: 218


Islamic University of Gaza's Admission Office Admission Office

Jamal Abdel Naser Street, Al-Remal
Gaza strip 00970
+970 (8) 283 2000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Islamic University of Gaza's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Islamic University of Gaza has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Islamic University of Gaza's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


Islamic University of Gaza's Control Type Control Type

Islamic University of Gaza is a public higher education institution.


Islamic University of Gaza's Entity Type Entity Type

Islamic University of Gaza is a non-profit higher education institution.


Islamic University of Gaza's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Islamic University of Gaza's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Islamic University of Gaza is Islamic Religious Affiliation

Islamic University of Gaza has a Islamic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

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Islamic University of Gaza's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

  • Founded in 1978, the Islamic University Library in Gaza has evolved into one of the region's premier university libraries.
  • It boasts an extensive collection of over 45,000 information resources, encompassing books, journals, theses, manuscripts, and audiovisual materials.

  • The library serves a broad audience, both within and beyond the university, by providing a diverse array of services.
  • These services include lending, reservation, automated self-renewal, and reference assistance.
  • Users can access global databases for research purposes, and the library actively contributes books to institutions and schools.
  • ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½over, it hosts extracurricular activities, facilitates school group visits, and offers photocopying services.
  • Additionally, the library provides support for automated search techniques, highlighting its unwavering commitment to fostering academic excellence and community engagement.


Islamic University of Gaza's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Islamic University of Gaza's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Islamic University of Gaza sport activities and facilities include the establishment of the Sports Activities Department through the Deanship of Student Affairs, providing opportunities for the university’s students and employees to practice various sports activities.

  • Physical strength gym
  • Fitness hall
  • Football stadium
  • Beach ball court
  • Basketball court
  • Volleyball court

The university also shares sports facilities available to the local community free of charge.



University Services

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Islamic University of Gaza's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

The Islamic University of Gaza offers a variety of financial aid opportunities, including scholarships, grants, and loans. During the 2021/2022 academic year, a total of 17,349 students benefited from these financial aids, amounting to approximately 3,884,650.8 Jordanian Dinars.

  • Orphans Institute Scholarship
  • Scholarship for non-Arabic-speaking students (foreigners)
  • Excellence Scholarship (based on semester GPA)
  • Sharia Scholarship
  • Department of History and Antiquities Scholarship (Faculty of Arts)
  • Department of Geography Scholarship (Faculty of Arts)
  • Physics Excellence Scholarship
  • College of Science Scholarship (Physics specialization)
  • College of Science Scholarship (Chemistry specialization)
  • Quran Memorization Scholarship
  • Al-Azhar Scholarship
  • University Scholarship provided to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education
  • Special Needs Scholarship (physically or visually impaired)
  • Prisoners' Families Scholarship (sons, daughters, wives of prisoners)
  • Rehabilitation of Released Prisoners Scholarship
  • Martyrs' Families Scholarship (sons, daughters, husbands, wives, parents of martyrs)
  • Sports Scholarship
  • Family Scholarship (two individuals)
  • Family Scholarship (three individuals)
  • Family Scholarship (four individuals or more)
  • Children of University Employees Scholarship

Islamic University of Gaza's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

The Islamic University of Gaza has been actively involved in international credit mobility projects, contributing to 320 exchange opportunities for staff and students across various universities in 11 European countries:

  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Greece
  • Finland
  • Poland
  • United Kingdom
  • Turkey
  • Portugal
  • Ireland
  • Austria
  • Germany

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½over, students from different faculties have engaged in research trips covering areas such as crisis and disaster management, economics and administrative sciences, water resource engineering, conflict resolution, and reconciliation.

Since 2020, the university has facilitated international credit mobilities for 29 students from various faculties to study a semester at partner universities. Additionally, 38 academic and administrative staff members from IUG have participated in international exchanges for teaching and training purposes.

Islamic University of Gaza's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

The Islamic University of Gaza established the e-Learning Center in 2001 to integrate e-learning into its educational process, aligning with the university's strategies to embrace modern technology. The center has evolved into a pivotal institution, enhancing faculty members' capabilities and positively impacting the teaching process.

Among the center's services is the provision of courses in electronic form through e-learning management systems on the internet. It also offers training for professors in designing electronic educational courses and instructs students on effective utilization. Catering to various segments of Palestinian society, the center trains professors, curriculum developers, and national education policymakers.

Furthermore, the center acts as a bridge between the university, local community, and the wider world by providing smart room services for video conferencing, facilitating connections with external events. It takes a leading role in filming comprehensive lectures for university courses, simplifying students' access to educational content.

Continuously updating its services, the center drafts proposals to acquire modern technologies, enhancing access to information for students in a simplified, interactive manner.


Islamic University of Gaza's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Islamic University of Gaza's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Islamic University of Gaza's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Islamic University of Gaza is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1978


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ publishes the following list of the most important Islamic University of Gaza's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ publishes the following list of the most important Islamic University of Gaza's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation
  • Association of Arab Universities (AAU)
  • Community of Mediterranean Universities (CMU)
  • Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS)
  • Euro-Mediterranean Universities Consortium TETHYS
  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED)
  • Peace Programme
  • Réseau Méditerranéen des Ecoles d'Ingénieurs (RMEI)
  • The Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI)
  • Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Academic Network (BSEMAN)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Islamic University of Gaza's YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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TikTok TikTok


Free Online Courses

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