Islamic University of Gaza

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.
• Moreover, 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.

University Housing

Not reported

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.

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

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

Moreover, 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.

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.

Academic Counseling

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

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.

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