al-Aqsa University

What al-Aqsa University does

Al-Aqsa University (جامعة الأقصى) is a government Palestinian higher education institution headquartered in Gaza, operating additional campuses in Khan Yunis. Founded in 1955 as a Teachers Institute under Egyptian administration, the institution evolved into the Government College of Education in 1991 and was officially converted to Al-Aqsa University at the start of the 2000/2001 academic year. The university operates under Palestinian Law No. (6) of 2018 on Higher Education and is supervised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education through an independent board of trustees.

The university delivers 76 accredited academic programs across 10 faculties — including Applied Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Education, Media, Fine Arts, Business Administration, Physical Education, Computer Science and IT, Medical Sciences, and the Al-Aqsa Community College — plus a separate Faculty of Engineering added through restructuring. It serves approximately 22,240 students and employs 564 faculty members and 560 administrative staff across its campuses. The university holds unique local positioning as the only institution in the Gaza Strip offering bachelor's degrees in Media, Fine Arts, and Physical Education.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven on an annual subscription basis tied to credit hours, supplemented by revenue from a Dean of Continuing Education and Community Service. The technology infrastructure is developed and maintained internally by the university's IT Center, which operates three divisions covering Information Systems and Electronic Portal, Networks and Infrastructure, and Technical Support. Core digital products include a Moodle-based e-learning platform, a Student Services Portal, an Employee Services Portal, an Online Application System, a Graduates Tracking System, and a Digital Library, supplemented by a peer-reviewed academic journal, a Space Science and Astronomy Research Center, and a Studies and Public Opinion Polling Center. Distribution occurs through direct physical campus instruction within the Gaza Strip and electronic learning channels for remote access.

Name

al-Aqsa University

Legal name

جامعة الأقصى (Al-Aqsa University)

Website

https://alaqsa.edu.ps

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Al-Aqsa University is a Palestinian government higher education institution headquartered in Gaza, serving approximately 22,240 students across 10 faculties and 76 accredited programs through campuses in Gaza and Khan Yunis, with revenue primarily from tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHALAB

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic degree programs
• Undergraduate education
• Graduate education
• Continuing education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaza

HQ country

Palestinian Territories

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, WXKPV8EOA

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees across undergraduate and graduate programs. Students pay tuition based on their program of study and credit hours.
2. Community Education Services: Revenue from continuing education programs and community service offerings through the Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Al-Aqsa University is a government Palestinian higher education institution that delivers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 10 faculties, including Applied Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Education, Media, Fine Arts, Business Administration, Physical Education, Computer Science and IT, Medical Sciences, and a Community College. It serves more than 22,000 students across physical campuses in Gaza and Khan Yunis, and supplements classroom instruction with an e-learning system (Moodle), student and employee service portals, an online admissions system, a digital library, and continuing education and community service programs through the Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education.

Product overview

Al-Aqsa University operates as a traditional higher education institution offering a broad portfolio of academic programs across ten faculties, supported by an integrated suite of digital services and online platforms. The core technology infrastructure includes an e-learning system powered by Moodle, a student services portal, an employee services portal, an online application and admissions system, a graduate tracking system, and a digital library — all developed and maintained internally by the university's IT Center. The university also publishes a peer-reviewed journal and operates specialized research centers in space science/astronomy and public opinion polling. Academic programs span education, applied sciences, humanities, media, fine arts, business administration, physical education, computer science and information technology, medical sciences, and community college studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Undergraduate bachelor's degree programs spanning 10 faculties including Applied Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Education, Media, Fine Arts, Business Administration, Physical Education, Computer Science and IT, Medical Sciences, and Community College, targeting Palestinian students in the Gaza Strip.
• Graduate Degree Programs (Master's and Doctoral) Master's and doctoral degree programs offered across university faculties, including joint graduate programs with Ain Shams University in Egypt that have produced PhD holders, targeting students seeking advanced academic qualifications.
• Continuing Education and Community Service Programs Continuing education programs and community service offerings administered through the Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education, serving adult learners and the broader Palestinian community in the Gaza Strip.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 22,000 students enrolled across all programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, minor and core.

• University of Almeria (Spain)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Academic exchange program for faculty members providing opportunities for international academic collaboration and professional development.
• Yildiz Technical University (Turkey)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Academic exchange partnership enabling student and faculty mobility between universities. Offers exchange programs for students and academic staff.
• Cork University (Ireland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Training program participation through TAP (Transforming Assessment Practices) project for faculty and staff development.
• Ain Shams University (Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Joint graduate programs for Master's and Doctoral degrees. Al-Aqsa University has produced PhD holders through the shared program.
• Cairo University (Egypt)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed to enhance bilateral collaboration between the two universities, supporting students in various academic stages and developing faculty and infrastructure.
• Humanitarian Relief Organization FSH (Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of understanding signed for issuing student graduation certificates.
• French Cultural InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for organizing heritage photography exhibition at the university.
• French Development AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing heritage photography exhibition at the university.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman academic exchange organization that has visited the university to strengthen academic partnerships.
• Tamer Foundation for Community EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated books to the university library to support educational resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Palestine: A private Palestinian university with multi-campus presence serving Palestinian students, including in Gaza. Overlaps with Al-Aqsa in faculty structure, degree offerings, and target student segment.
• Al-Azhar University – Gaza: Another Gaza-based higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs to Palestinian students. Comparable in mission, geography, and student demographics, providing direct competition within the same territory.
• Islamic University of Gaza: The largest and most established university in the Gaza Strip, directly adjacent to Al-Aqsa's main campus. It competes head-to-head for the same Palestinian student pool across overlapping faculties, making it Al-Aqsa's primary local competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Al-Quds University: The flagship Palestinian public university, headquartered in Abu Dis with branches across Palestine including Jerusalem. Broader in geographic reach and academic portfolio, but serves the same Palestinian student market with similar mission and program structure.
• Birzeit University: A leading Palestinian West Bank university offering broad undergraduate and graduate programs. While geographically separate, it competes for top Palestinian students and faculty, and serves as a peer in research output and institutional reputation.
• An-Najah National University: A major Palestinian public university in Nablus, West Bank, offering a wide range of degree programs. Comparable in scale, faculty structure, and mission to serve Palestinian higher education needs, though located in a different territory.

Regional players

• Bethlehem University: A Palestinian Catholic university in the West Bank serving a similar student demographic. Operates in a different geography (Bethlehem vs. Gaza) but with overlapping mission, faculty profile, and reliance on tuition-based revenue.
• Hebron University: A Palestinian public university in Hebron with comparable faculty, program structure, and student demographics. Although geographically separate, it competes in the same Palestinian higher education market for students and academic reputation.
• Palestine Polytechnic University: A Palestinian polytechnic university in Hebron focused on applied sciences and technology — comparable to Al-Aqsa's Faculty of Applied Sciences and Faculty of Computer Science and IT, but operating from a different Palestinian territory.

Emerging players

• Arab American University Palestine: A private Palestinian university with campuses in Jenin and Ramallah offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable in newer program launches and digital-first positioning, though operating in the West Bank rather than Gaza.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Academic-Affairs-1920182094910067
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-aqsa-university

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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