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The University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) in Gaza, Palestine, established in 1993, is a leading institution focused on practical, hands-on education in technical and vocational fields. It is best known for its robust programs in Information Technology, Multimedia, Health Sciences (such as Nursing and Medical Laboratories), and various Engineering disciplines, all designed to equip students with market-ready skills. While primarily serving the local community with Arabic-taught curricula, international students interested in applied sciences and vocational training may find opportunities, though dedicated English-taught programs or extensive international student support offices are not as prominent as at larger research universities. UCAS's distinctive characteristic is its unwavering commitment to bridging academic theory with practical, market-driven skills, making it a cornerstone of technical and vocational education in Palestine.
Background
University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) is a technical college in Gaza, Palestine founded in 1998. UCAS is a member of the International Association of Universities. UCAS offers 40 majors in engineering, health, technology, administration, education and the humanities. The school had a student population of 8,500 with its main campus in Gaza City. The College offers undergraduate degrees in a number of specializations such as education technology, technological management and planning, and geographic information systems. Its campus buildings were completely destroyed by Israeli bombing during the Israel–Hamas war on 19 October 2023. Israeli forces then shelled Palestinians living amid the rubble of the university on January 22, 2024. The university's president, prominent academic Said Alzebda, was killed during the Gaza War on 31 December 2023. Despite the destruction of its campus, in August 2024 the university announced a project to integrate medical students directly into Gaza's health sector via a five-month training program funded by Kuwait.
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