جامعة الأقصى

Name (Non Latin)	جامعة الأقصى
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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Address	Univerities Street Gaza City 4051 Gaza Strip Palestinian Territory
	+970 (8) 264 1601
	+970 (8) 264 1602

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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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.

جامعة الأقصى: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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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

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Admission information

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

Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

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

Admission Rate

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

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

Admission Office

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

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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

Student Enrollment

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

Academic Staff

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

Control Type

جامعة الأقصى is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

جامعة الأقصى is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

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

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:

University Library

This institution has a physical 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:

Arabic Books: 95,972
Foreign Books: 17,306
Scientific Theses: 5,202
Scientific Websites: 52

University Housing

Not reported

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:

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.

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.

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

Academic Counseling

Not reported

Career Services

Not reported

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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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

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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

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Al-Aqsa University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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Admission Info

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Gender Admission

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Size and Profile

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Facilities and Services

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University Facilities

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Sport Facilities/Activities

University Services

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Study Abroad

Distance Learning

Academic Counseling

Career Services

Accreditation and Recognition

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Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Affiliations and Memberships

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Affiliations and Memberships

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