Al Azhar University - Gaza: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4444 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1512 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 27 | In Palestine |
| #2 of 6 | In Gaza |
| #898 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Muslim
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- alazhar.edu.ps
- Languages
- Arabic;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate, with an average of at least 65% |
| Academic Calendar | September to August (Sept to Jan; Feb to June; June to Aug) |
We've calculated the 81% acceptance rate for Al Azhar University - Gaza based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Al Azhar University - Gaza has published 1,762 scientific papers with 28,276 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, and Materials Science.
Al Azhar University - Gaza majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 | 10 |
| 2002 | 22 | 20 |
| 2003 | 18 | 39 |
| 2004 | 17 | 38 |
| 2005 | 24 | 64 |
| 2006 | 22 | 99 |
| 2007 | 35 | 179 |
| 2008 | 24 | 176 |
| 2009 | 18 | 267 |
| 2010 | 38 | 231 |
| 2011 | 48 | 375 |
| 2012 | 56 | 449 |
| 2013 | 65 | 453 |
| 2014 | 80 | 610 |
| 2015 | 72 | 640 |
| 2016 | 70 | 810 |
| 2017 | 89 | 934 |
| 2018 | 94 | 1167 |
| 2019 | 114 | 1622 |
| 2020 | 133 | 1866 |
| 2021 | 146 | 2984 |
| 2022 | 165 | 3482 |
| 2023 | 192 | 4043 |
| 2024 | 111 | 4511 |
| 2025 | 101 | 3810 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Al Azhar University - Gaza gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,000 USD |
| Master's Degree | 2,500 USD |
| Doctorate Degree | 3,000 USD |
Al Azhar University - Gaza has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Al Azhar University - Gaza.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Diploma | Education |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Agriculture, Arabic, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Management, French, Geochemistry, Geography, Geology, History, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Medicine, Microbiology, Middle Eastern Studies, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Sociology, Statistics |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Agriculture, Arabic, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Management, French, Geography, Geology, History, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Microbiology, Middle Eastern Studies, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Sociology, Statistics |
Notable alumni
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Motaz Azaiza
- Enrolled in Al Azhar University - Gaza
- In 2021 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- journalistphotojournalist
- Biography
-
Motaz Hilal Azaiza is a Palestinian photojournalist from Gaza. He is known for covering the Gaza war, drawing a large social media following. In 2023, he was named Man of the Year by GQ Middle East and one of his photos, showing a girl trapped in rubble from an Israeli air strike, was named one of Time's top 10 photos of 2023, and was featured on Time's list of the 100 most influential people of 2024.
Al Azhar University - Gaza faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture and Environment | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Management, Food Science, Plant and Crop Protection |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Applied Medical Sciences | Laboratory Techniques, Physical Therapy, Radiology |
| Faculty : Arts and Human Sciences | Arabic, English, French, Geography, History, Literature, Middle Eastern Studies, Sociology |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Economics and Administrative Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Statistics |
| Faculty : Education | Foreign Languages Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Teacher Trainers Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Information Technology | Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anatomy, Immunology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Social and Preventive Medicine |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Sharia | Islamic Law |
General information
| Alternative names | AUG جامعة الأزهر بغزة |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 1277 Jamal Abdl Naser St. Gaza, Gaza Strip, - Palestine |
|---|---|
| City population | 590,000 |