Islamic University of Gaza: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3219 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #996 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #4 of 27 | In Palestine |
| #1 of 6 | In Gaza |
| #374 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Muslim
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Enrollment
- 20,021
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.iugaza.edu.ps
- Languages
- Arabic;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) or equivalent for Bachelor's degree; Bachelor's degree or Master's degree for Master's degree. |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (September - January; February-June). Also Summer Semester (July-August) |
| Enrollment | 20,021 |
We've calculated the 81% acceptance rate for Islamic University of 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
Islamic University of Gaza has published 3,294 scientific papers with 54,271 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Materials Science.
Islamic University of Gaza majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 4 |
| 1996 | 4 | 7 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 | 11 |
| 2000 | 9 | 14 |
| 2001 | 7 | 9 |
| 2002 | 14 | 22 |
| 2003 | 12 | 40 |
| 2004 | 29 | 30 |
| 2005 | 34 | 64 |
| 2006 | 35 | 86 |
| 2007 | 39 | 115 |
| 2008 | 39 | 143 |
| 2009 | 50 | 203 |
| 2010 | 62 | 222 |
| 2011 | 82 | 381 |
| 2012 | 111 | 487 |
| 2013 | 149 | 718 |
| 2014 | 129 | 1016 |
| 2015 | 146 | 1273 |
| 2016 | 138 | 1337 |
| 2017 | 169 | 1446 |
| 2018 | 189 | 1846 |
| 2019 | 227 | 2259 |
| 2020 | 267 | 3191 |
| 2021 | 288 | 5401 |
| 2022 | 375 | 7774 |
| 2023 | 364 | 9347 |
| 2024 | 157 | 9398 |
| 2025 | 164 | 8825 |
Programs and Degrees
| Bachelor's Degree | Business and Commerce, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Technology, Islamic Theology, Nursing |
|---|---|
| Higher Diploma | Education, Higher Education, Islamic Studies, Psychiatry and Mental Health |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Comparative Law, Computer Engineering, Curriculum, Design, Education, Finance, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Modern History, Physics, Religion |
Notable alumni
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Ismail Haniyeh
- Enrolled in the Islamic University of Gaza
- In 1987 studied Arabic literature
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ismail Haniyeh was a Palestinian politician who served as third chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from May 2017 until his assassination in July 2024. He also served as the prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority from March 2006 until June 2014 and the first Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip from June 2007 until February 2017, where he was succeeded by Yahya Sinwar.
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Yahya Sinwar
- Enrolled in the Islamic University of Gaza
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Arabic studies
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar was a Palestinian militant and politician who served as fourth chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from August 2024, and as the second leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip from February 2017, succeeding Ismail Haniyeh in both roles. He was killed in a clash with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in October 2024.
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Khalil al-Hayya
- Enrolled in the Islamic University of Gaza
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in Usūl al-Dīn in Twelver Shiism
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Khalil al-Hayya is a Palestinian politician who served as the deputy chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from August to October 2024, succeeding deceased Saleh al-Arouri. He serves as one of the acting quinquevirate leadership of Hamas, alongside Khaled Mashal, Zaher Jabarin, Muhammad Ismail Darwish, and an unnamed Hamas official, after Yahya Sinwar was killed by the IDF in October 2024. He was also elected to the Palestinian Legislative Council since January 2006 as a representative of Gaza City.
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Wael Dahdouh
- Enrolled in the Islamic University of Gaza
- In 1998 graduated with bachelor's degree in journalism
- Occupations
- journalistreporter
- Biography
-
Wael Hamdan Ibrahim Al-Dahdouh is a Palestinian journalist and the bureau chief of Al Jazeera in Gaza City.
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Mosab Abu Toha
- Enrolled in the Islamic University of Gaza
- In 2014 graduated with bachelor's degree in Basic English
- Occupations
- poetlibrarian
- Biography
-
Mosab Abu Toha is a Palestinian writer, poet, scholar, and librarian from the Gaza Strip. His debut book of poetry, Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear (2022) won the Palestine Book Award and an American Book Award. It was also a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Walcott Prize for Poetry.
Islamic University of Gaza faculties and divisions
| Centre : Aural History | Folklore, History, Social Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Continuing Education and Community Service | Development Studies, Social and Community Services |
| Centre : Environmental and Rural Studies | Ecology, Environmental Studies, Marine Science and Oceanography, Natural Resources, Rural Studies, Waste Management |
| Centre : Holy Koran | Islamic Studies, Koran |
| Centre : IT Affairs | Computer Networks, Computer Science, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, English, Geography, History, Information Sciences, Journalism, Public Relations, Social and Community Services |
| Faculty : Commerce | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Education | Arabic, Computer Education, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Technology, English, Foreign Languages Education, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Structural Architecture |
| Faculty : Fundamentals of Religion | Religion |
| Faculty : Information Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine, Surgery |
| Faculty : Nursing | Health Sciences, Nursing |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medical Technology, Natural Sciences, Optometry, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Sharia and Law | Islamic Law, Islamic Theology, Koran, Law, Religious Education |
| Laboratory : Food Analysis | Food Science, Food Technology |
| Laboratory : Medical Technology | Medical Technology |
| Laboratory : Nursing Skills | Nursing |
| Laboratory : Psychology | Psychology |
| Laboratory : Soil and Materials Testing | Building Technologies, Materials Engineering, Soil Science |
General information
| Alternative names | IUG الجامعة الإسلامية بغزة في |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education |
| Colors | white, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 108 Rimal St Gaza, Gaza Strip Palestine |
|---|---|
| City population | 590,000 |