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جامعة الأقصى

country rank  11
world rank  7913

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Overview

Founded in 1991, the Al-Aqsa University 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. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory, Al-Aqsa University (AQU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution. Al-Aqsa University (AQU) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 33-year-old Palestinian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Palestinian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AQU 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

جامعة الأقصى's Control Typepublic

Entity

جامعة الأقصى's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

جامعة الأقصى' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

جامعة الأقصى's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name Al-Aqsa University
Acronym AQU
Founded 1991 Origins date back to 1955 as a teachers institute
Motto Pioneership, Excellence and Creativity
Colours White, green, orange and grey
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Location

Address Univerities Street
Gaza City
4051 Gaza Strip
Palestinian Territory
جامعة الأقصى Phone Number +970 (8) 264 1601
جامعة الأقصى Fax Number +970 (8) 264 1602

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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 جامعة الأقصى'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 جامعة الأقصى's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This جامعة الأقصى'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 جامعة الأقصى.

جامعة الأقصى: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admission Info

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

uniRank publishes below some basic جامعة الأقصى's admission information.

جامعة الأقصى's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


جامعة الأقصى's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has جامعة الأقصى a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

جامعة الأقصى's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


جامعة الأقصى's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Al-Aqsa University has reported to uniRank to welcome around 500 international students from various countries, including:

  • Egypt
  • Belgium
  • Syria

جامعة الأقصى's Admission Office Admission Office

Al Aqsa University -Universities Street
Gaza Cilty 4051
(8) 264 1623


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Size and Profile

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for جامعة الأقصى.

جامعة الأقصى's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

جامعة الأقصى has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


جامعة الأقصى's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).


جامعة الأقصى's Control Type Control Type

جامعة الأقصى is a public higher education institution.


جامعة الأقصى's Entity Type Entity Type

جامعة الأقصى is a non-profit higher education institution.


جامعة الأقصى's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


جامعة الأقصى's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

جامعة الأقصى does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of جامعة الأقصى's main facilities:


جامعة الأقصى's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit جامعة الأقصى's Library

The Al-Aqsa University Library was established in 1991, coinciding with the transformation of the Teachers' Institute into the Faculty of Education. Since then, the library has been continuously expanding and developing its collections, adopting the latest advanced technological systems. In 1995, the library's book count was around three thousand, and since then, it actively participates in local and Arab exhibitions each year to acquire the latest titles and enrich its collections. Recognizing the significance of library development for the progress of any university, the library has strived to enhance its resources.

As of 2023, the library has amassed approximately 125,272 scientific materials in its holdings, categorized as follows:

  1. Arabic Books: 95,972
  2. Foreign Books: 17,306
  3. Scientific Theses: 5,202
  4. Scientific Websites: 52

جامعة الأقصى's Housing University Housing

Not reported


جامعة الأقصى's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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

About Sport Activities and Facilities at Al-Aqsa University:

  • Basketball
  • Swimming
  • Boxing
  • Football
  • Tennis

The sport facilities include:

  • Stadium
  • Football ground(s)
  • Soccer ground(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Gym(s)
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Track and field ground(s)
  • Cricket ground(s)

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of جامعة الأقصى's main services:


جامعة الأقصى'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.

Al-Aqsa University offers various financial aids to its students, including:

  • Student Loans: Loans that require repayment.
  • Student Grants: Need-based grants that do not require repayment.
  • Student Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships that do not require repayment.
  • Student Allowances: Recurring payments to help with living expenses.
  • Tuition Waivers: Exemptions for some students from paying all or a portion of their tuition fees.
  • Work Opportunities: Opportunities for students to work during the academic calendar or summer vacations.

These financial aids are designed to support students and make education more accessible at Al-Aqsa University.

جامعة الأقصى's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Al-Aqsa University offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:

  • Al Aqsa University has a good partnership with the European Union through the Erasmus+ program.
  • AQU has achieved many goals with exchange programs and agreements in 10 countries involving 400 students.
  • The university has exchange programs/agreements with the following countries/universities: Turkey, Jordan, Spain, Italy, Germany, Canada, Egypt, Britain, Ireland.
  • Exchange programs usually last for 4 months.
  • Exchange programs are also available for teaching academic staff, with 30-40 academic staff participating every year.

جامعة الأقصى's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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

Al-Aqsa University offers the following distance learning features:

  • 30 courses conducted online
  • Utilization of the Moodle system to connect students with the learning environment

جامعة الأقصى's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

جامعة الأقصى's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our guide to university accreditation and recognition for further information.


جامعة الأقصى's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

جامعة الأقصى is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1991


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important جامعة الأقصى's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Higher Education Council
  • Association of Arab Universities (AARU)
  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
  • Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED)
  • FUIW - Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World
  • IAUP - International Association of University Presidents
  • Association of Arab Universities
  • International Association of Universities
  • UN-Academic Impact - United Nations Academic Impact Program
  • International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education
  • Association of Quality Assurance Agencies in the Islamic World

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

جامعة الأقصى's Facebook page جامعة الأقصى's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

جامعة الأقصى's Twitter page جامعة الأقصى's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

جامعة الأقصى's YouTube channel جامعة الأقصى's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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