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The University of Palestine, a private institution established in 2005 and located in Az-Zahra City in the Gaza Strip, is best known for its strong emphasis on practical education, particularly in engineering, information technology, and law. It aims to equip students with skills relevant to local and regional development, fostering innovation and professional expertise. While the primary language of instruction is Arabic, some programs, especially in technical fields, incorporate English-taught courses. International students seeking an immersive cultural experience will find a welcoming environment, though dedicated international student offices or extensive English-only programs might be less prominent than at larger global institutions. A distinctive characteristic is its commitment to fostering technological advancement and professional expertise within the unique socio-political context of Gaza.
Background
The University of Palestine (UP; Arabic: جامعة فلسطين) is a private university in Al-Zahra', Gaza Strip, Palestine. The university was established in 2005, making it one of Gaza's youngest higher education institutions. Across its seven colleges, UP offers four non-degree diploma programs in addition to its standard four-year programs. Besides its Al-Zahra headquarters, it has subsidiary branches in Khan Younis and Beit Lahiya. The university's primary scholarship system is merit-based, with award amounts largely dependent on students' Tawjihi scores; it also offers legacy financial aid. The university offers an open access repository for scholarly output by research centers, faculty staff and students, as well as a published Arabic Lightweight OpenCourseWare. Along with a stadium, the university also had a legal clinic, multiple medical clinics, an English Language Proficiency Center, a 30,000-book library and an engineering office. UP has cooperative partnerships with multiple international universities, primarily in the Middle East, including Cairo University, Alexandria University, Daffodil International University...
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