Islamic University of Gaza

What Islamic University of Gaza does

The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG; الجامعة الإسلامية بغزة) is a Palestinian private higher education institution founded in 1978 and headquartered on Al-Thulani Street in Rimal, Gaza City. It operates three campuses — Gaza City (main), Nuseirat in the Middle Area, and Khan Yunis in the South — plus a liaison office in Amman, Jordan. The university serves more than 16,000 students across 11 faculties (Medicine, Engineering, Information Technology, Nursing, Health Sciences, Science, Arts, Sharia and Law, Usul al-Din, Education, and Economics and Administrative Sciences) offering 171 academic programs at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, and has produced nearly 100,000 graduates over its 48-year history.

The university's technology stack is built on standard e-learning infrastructure: Moodle LMS (moodle.iugaza.edu.ps), a video lecture portal, a student portal, an e-portal for academic services, and a DNN-based public website. Payments are integrated via the Esadad service with four Palestinian financial institutions (Bank of Palestine, Arab Islamic Bank, Palestinian Islamic Bank, and PALPAY wallet). Research infrastructure includes 33 scientific and research centers and an institutional repository (IUGspace). AI/ML features appear in specific projects, including the LingVerse AI-enhanced Metaverse Arabic learning platform (developed with Saudi partners), the Smart Pharmacy System (AI/IoT graduation project), AI chatbots for psychological counseling, VR therapy for PTSD, and predictive analytics for student performance.

IUG's revenue model is multi-stream: tuition fees charged per credit hour per semester (paid in Jordanian Dinars), heavily subsidized through a structured scholarship system offering up to 100% waivers (merit, Ministry of Education, Sharia, Quran memorizer, sports, family, employee dependents, disability, martyr/prisoner families, and foreign student scholarships); external grants from UKRI/AHRC, the World Bank, and Erasmus+; continuing education and professional diploma fees; and donations routed through a dedicated donation platform. The university supplements operating revenue by selling surplus equipment through public tenders. Its customer base is 16,000+ Palestinian students domestic, with international coordination handled through the Jordan liaison office. The campus sustained significant damage during the 2023+ conflict, with academic buildings, laboratories, the central library, and the main auditorium destroyed or severely damaged, yet the university has continued in-person academic activities and graduated approximately 3,500 students during the conflict period.

Name

Islamic University of Gaza

Legal name

Islamic University of Gaza (الجامعة الإسلامية بغزة)

Website

https://iugaza.edu.ps

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Islamic University of Gaza is a Palestinian private higher education institution founded in 1978, serving over 16,000 students across 11 faculties and 171 academic programs through three campuses in Gaza and a liaison office in Jordan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Academic research centers
• Continuing education programs
• Scholarship tuition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaza

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The primary revenue stream consists of tuition and academic fees charged per semester across undergraduate (bachelor's), graduate (master's), and doctoral programs. Fees are charged based on credit hours registered per semester, with a minimum of 12 and maximum of 20 credit hours per semester. New students pay a registration fee of 30 dinars plus a first-semester installment to unlock course registration. Fee structures vary by college, with differential rates for medicine (higher) and subsidized rates for various scholarship recipients.
2. Scholarship Discounts and Tuition Waivers: The university offers a structured scholarship system including merit-based Excellence Scholarships (70% for 95-100% GPA; 35% for 90-95% GPA), Ministry of Education scholarships (100% for top two students per faculty), Sharia Scholarships (70% for law and Islamic studies majors meeting 80% GPA threshold), Quran Memorizer scholarships (50%), sports scholarships (25-35%), and family discounts (15-30% for 2-4+ family members attending simultaneously). These represent revenue foregone through institutional tuition discounts.
3. External Grants and Project Funding: The university receives external funding through international development projects including UKRI/AHRC grants (Disabled Voices from Gaza project valued at £117,288), World Bank-funded projects (Login project under the Business and Technology Incubator), and Erasmus+ programs (BERC project with European university partners). These grants support specific research and capacity-building initiatives.
4. Community Service and Continuing Education: Revenue is generated through continuing education programs, professional diploma courses, and community service offerings managed by the Deanery of Community Service and Continuing Education, including IT training, translation, business development, and specialized professional programs.
5. Donations and Endowment Income: The university operates donation campaigns (donate.iugaza.edu.ps) and receives charitable contributions from alumni and supporters. The university also conducts public tenders for the sale of surplus equipment and materials (e.g., I-Beam steel, computers, servers), generating supplementary non-operating revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Islamic University of Gaza is a private Palestinian higher education institution offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 11 faculties (Medicine, Engineering, IT, Nursing, Health Sciences, Science, Arts, Sharia and Law, Usul al-Din, Education, and Economics and Administrative Sciences) with 171 accredited academic programs. It serves more than 16,000 students across three Gaza campuses (Gaza City, Nuseirat, Khan Yunis) plus a Jordan liaison office, supported by 33 research centers, 166 international partnerships, and digital learning infrastructure including Moodle LMS and a video lectures portal.

Product overview

The Islamic University of Gaza operates as a comprehensive higher education institution offering 171 accredited academic programs across 11 faculties (Engineering, Information Technology, Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Education, Sharia, and Foundations of Religion). The academic portfolio spans Bachelor's (80 majors), Master's (50+ disciplines), and PhD degrees in fields including Islamic Sciences, Engineering, Sciences, Arts, Management Economics, and Education. The digital service infrastructure centers on the Moodle e-learning platform and Student Portal for core academic delivery, supplemented by video lecture repositories, electronic payment systems integrated with four Palestinian banks, research repositories (IUGspace), conference management platforms, and AI-powered research tools. Specialized programs include the Smart Pharmacy System (IoT/AI), H-Gaza virtual research environment, Disabled Voices media literacy project, and ScoutBot AI research assistant. The institution serves over 16,000 students across campuses in Gaza, Central (Nuseirat), and South (Khan Yunis), with 166 international partnerships and 33 research centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Accredited undergraduate degree programs across 11 faculties including Engineering, Information Technology, Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Arts, Commerce, Education, Sharia, and Health Sciences, offered to prospective students from Gaza and the broader Palestinian territories.
• Master's Degree Programs Graduate degree programs offering master's degrees in over 50 specializations across all faculties, serving working professionals and recent bachelor's graduates seeking advanced credentials.
• PhD Degree Programs Doctoral degree programs in management, economics, engineering, arts, sciences, education, and Islamic sciences, offered through joint supervision with international universities for advanced research candidates.
• Moodle E-Learning Platform Comprehensive learning management system (LMS) hosted at moodle.iugaza.edu.ps for delivering online courses, managing assignments, course content, and student engagement across all academic programs.
• E-Portal Student Services System Comprehensive university management system providing students with access to registration, academic records, grades, schedules, and administrative transactions, with electronic fee payment integration via Bank of Palestine, Arab Islamic Bank, Palestinian Islamic Bank, and PALPAY wallet.
• Video Lectures Platform Digital video lecture repository enabling students to access recorded academic content for remote, blended, and supplementary learning at lectures.iugaza.edu.ps.
• IUGspace Research Repository Institutional research repository providing open access to academic publications, theses, and research outputs from university scholars.
• Continuing Education and Professional Diploma Programs Continuing education and professional diploma courses offered through the Deanery of Community Service and Continuing Education, including IT training, translation, business development, freelancing skills, digital marketing, and specialized professional programs for Gaza graduates and community members.
• Disabled Voices from Gaza Research Project International research project developing narrative methodologies and media and information literacy (MIL) to empower university students with disabilities in Palestine, in collaboration with the University of Birmingham and Action on Armed Violence, funded by UKRI/AHRC at £117,288.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintained educational continuity throughout the 2023+ conflict, graduating approximately 3,500 students during active hostilities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability25 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• University of Glasgow (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2026IUG signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Glasgow. This partnership is part of a broader international academic support initiative for Palestinian university students in Gaza, providing practical learning resources. The agreement was signed in the framework of supporting Palestinian higher education. Glasgow Caledonian University is also participating in this initiative.
• Norwegian Coalition for Palestinian Higher Education (NorPal)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026The Norwegian Coalition for Palestinian Higher Education (NorPal) is a coalition of 20 Norwegian universities and higher education institutions plus the National Union of Norwegian Students. IUG is participating in three international academic projects under this coalition (2026-2029): (1) NorPal Teach-Flex: joint development of flexible digital teacher preparation programs with University of Stavanger, University of Oslo, USN, and HVL; (2) NorPal ECHER: capacity building in early childhood education and higher education with USN, OsloMet, and DMMH/QMUC; (3) Erasmus+ KA171-HED: academic mobility for 4 faculty members and 4 students (2 from each side). Total of 6 Norwegian and 3 Palestinian universities involved.
• H-Gaza Virtual Project Consortium (EU-funded)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026The H-Gaza Virtual Project is an EU-funded initiative announced for Palestinian researchers. IUG is participating as a key institutional partner in this project aimed at supporting Palestinian academic research virtually. Registration information session was hosted at IUG.
• Islamic University of Science and Technology (Gaziantep, Turkey)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026IUG participated in the First Consultative Forum of Presidents of Islamic Universities Worldwide, co-organized by this university in Gaziantep, Turkey, in cooperation with the International Association of Islamic Universities. The forum brought together 73 universities from 41 countries to build a global cooperation network among Islamic universities, develop shared research agendas, and establish sustainable mechanisms for institutional cooperation and integration.
• Scholars Without Borders – Gaza BranchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2026IUG signed a cooperation agreement with Scientists Without Borders (Scholars Without Borders) – Gaza Branch. This partnership supports academic and research collaboration, student support, and institutional development. The organization's Gaza branch was founded by Dr. Hamza Abu Daqqa, a 2024 IUG medical graduate, and is affiliated with the American Scholars Without Borders organization.
• Arab Open University (Saudi Arabia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025Arab Open University (Saudi Arabia) collaborated with IUG researchers alongside Effat University (Saudi Arabia) to develop and evaluate LingVerse, an AI-enhanced Metaverse platform integrating Generalizable NeRF Transformer (GNT) technology with conversational AI for Arabic language learning. IUG contributed to the controlled study demonstrating significantly higher engagement (mean 4.6 vs 3.1), vocabulary retention (87% vs 61% on delayed post-test), and usability (SUS score 84.5 vs 73.2) compared to traditional flashcard methods.
• Effat University (Saudi Arabia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025Effat University (Saudi Arabia) collaborated with IUG researchers and Arab Open University on the LingVerse AI-enhanced Metaverse Arabic language learning platform. The platform uses Generalizable NeRF Transformer (GNT) technology and conversational AI to dynamically generate 3D objects for Arabic language learning, maintaining 1.8s average latency and 60+ FPS rendering performance.
• University of Birmingham (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022The 'Disabled Voices from Gaza' project is a joint initiative between IUG, the university, and Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), funded by UKRI/AHRC at £117,288. IUG's team (Dr. Nazmi Al-Masri as project manager, Dr. Mahmoud Jalmbo as principal researcher, Dr. Nasma Al-Ghula as assistant researcher, and Eng. Shireen Al-Masri as project coordinator) developed narrative methodologies and media and information literacy (MIL) to empower university students with disabilities in Palestine. Project duration: October 2022 to December 2023.
• Erasmus+ / European University Partners (Spain and Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015The BERC project (Develop Business and Economic Research Centres Capacity at Palestinian Higher Education Institutions) was funded by Erasmus+ and implemented 2015-2019. Palestinian partners: IUG (lead), Al-Azhar University, Applied Science College, Al-Quds Open University. European partners: University of Almeria (Spain) and KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden). The project developed business and economic research centre capacities across Palestinian universities.
• Association of Arab Universities (AArU)coreOthersIUG is a member of the Association of Arab Universities, one of four major international university associations it participates in. The association connects Arab universities and promotes academic cooperation across the Arab world.
• Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)coreOthersIUG is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World, which connects Islamic universities globally and facilitates academic exchange, research collaboration, and institutional development among Muslim-majority countries.
• Community of Mediterranean Universities (CMU)coreOthersIUG is a member of the Community of Mediterranean Universities, connecting universities across the Mediterranean region to promote regional academic cooperation, joint research, and student exchange.
• International Association of Universities (IAU)coreOthersIUG is a member of the International Association of Universities, a global organization that serves as a forum for sharing knowledge, fostering reflection, and collective action on higher education issues worldwide.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Birzeit University: Birzeit University is a leading Palestinian private higher-education institution offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across multiple faculties. It competes with IUG for Palestinian students and faculty, serving as the most comparable Palestinian private university peer.
• Al-Quds Open University: Al-Quds Open University is a major Palestinian higher-education provider operating multiple branches, including co-participation with IUG in the Erasmus+ BERC project. It competes directly with IUG in the Palestinian higher-education market.
• Al-Azhar University: Al-Azhar University is one of the world's oldest Islamic-affiliated universities, offering integrated Islamic and secular faculties. IUG's Sharia, Usul al-Din, and Law faculties, plus its membership in Islamic university associations, make Al-Azhar a direct functional peer in faith-affiliated higher education.
• International Islamic University Malaysia: International Islamic University Malaysia is a leading Islamic-affiliated university offering integrated faith-based and professional programs. It is a comparable global Islamic-university peer with similar faculty structure and Federation of Universities of the Islamic World membership.
• An-Najah National University: An-Najah National University is a large Palestinian public university with broad faculties including medicine, engineering, IT, and sciences. It is one of IUG's main domestic competitors for Palestinian students and faculty talent.
• Islamic University of Madinah: Islamic University of Madinah is a Saudi Islamic-affiliated university offering Sharia and other faculties, listed as an international partner of IUG. It is a direct peer in faith-affiliated higher education and competes for Islamic-studies students regionally.

Others

• KTH Royal Institute of Technology: KTH Royal Institute of Technology is a leading Swedish technical university that partnered with IUG on the Erasmus+ BERC project. It is a European institutional partner and broader research-incumbent peer rather than a direct competitor.
• University of Birmingham: University of Birmingham is a UK Russell Group research university that partnered with IUG on the UKRI/AHRC-funded 'Disabled Voices from Gaza' project (£117,288). It is a research collaborator and broader incumbent in the global higher-ed ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.
• University of Oslo: University of Oslo is a leading Norwegian research university participating with IUG in the NorPal coalition's Teach-Flex and ECHER projects (2026-2029). It is a thematic international partner rather than a direct higher-education competitor.

Broad incumbents

• American University of Beirut: American University of Beirut is a leading regional private research university offering broad undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a broader regional incumbent with overlapping faculty and program structure, but operates from Lebanon rather than competing directly in Gaza.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iugaza
• Facebookfacebook.com/IUGAZA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-islamic-university-of-gaza

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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