Al-Aqsa University

About

Al-Aqsa University, located in Gaza City, Palestine, is a public institution primarily known for its strong programs in Education, Arts, and Applied Sciences, reflecting its origins as a teacher training college. While its primary language of instruction is Arabic, the university focuses on serving the local community and contributing to Palestinian development. International student programs and dedicated support services, such as extensive English-taught degrees or specific international student offices, are not a prominent feature, as the university primarily caters to local students. Prospective international students should be aware that the academic and social environment is deeply integrated with the local Palestinian context. A distinctive characteristic is its status as the only public university in the Gaza Strip, playing a crucial role in higher education for the region.

Background

Al-Aqsa University (Arabic: جامعة الأقصى) is a public university with campuses in Gaza City and Khan Younis, Palestine. Established in 1955 as a teachers' institute before later expanding its curriculum, it is the first and oldest public higher education institution in the Gaza Strip. It caters for some 26,000 students and has some 1,400 employees, 300 of whom are lecturers and professors. In 2024, the university's facilities were destroyed by Israeli bombardment during the Gaza war.

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