Al-Aqsa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6870 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2648 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #13 of 27 | In Palestine |
| #4 of 6 | In Gaza |
| #1975 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- alaqsa.edu.ps
- Languages
- Arabic
- Acceptance rate
- 86%*
* Al-Aqsa University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June. Also summer session (June to August) |
Research profile
Al-Aqsa University has published 852 scientific papers with 12,002 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Mathematics.
Al-Aqsa University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 | 7 | 3 |
| 2006 | 9 | 14 |
| 2007 | 27 | 20 |
| 2008 | 20 | 22 |
| 2009 | 21 | 47 |
| 2010 | 17 | 63 |
| 2011 | 42 | 121 |
| 2012 | 30 | 120 |
| 2013 | 32 | 140 |
| 2014 | 30 | 219 |
| 2015 | 44 | 328 |
| 2016 | 35 | 223 |
| 2017 | 35 | 278 |
| 2018 | 33 | 421 |
| 2019 | 41 | 512 |
| 2020 | 67 | 777 |
| 2021 | 69 | 1068 |
| 2022 | 99 | 1483 |
| 2023 | 104 | 1958 |
| 2024 | 48 | 2222 |
| 2025 | 30 | 2346 |
Al-Aqsa University faculties and divisions
| College : Education | Education, Pedagogy, Psychology |
|---|---|
| College : Physical Education and Sports | Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Technology |
| Faculty : Arts and Human Sciences | Arabic, English, French, Geography, History, Islamic Studies, Library Science, Sociology |
| Faculty : Computing and Information Technology | Computer Networks, Computer Science, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Ceramic Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Textile Design, Weaving |
| Faculty : Management and Finance | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance |
| Faculty : Media | Journalism, Media Studies, Multimedia, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| Faculty : Medical Sciences | Medical Technology, Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | AU جامعة الأقصى |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education |
| Motto | We pursue Pioneership, Excellence and Creativity |
| Colors | white, red, grey |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 4051 Gaza, Gaza Strip Palestine |
|---|---|
| City population | 590,000 |