ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY - GAZA (IUG)
Please note: IUG now has
an official web site at
http://www.iugaza.edu/
The Islamic University - Gaza (IUG) is Located
in Gaza city, close to the seashore and to the UNRWA Headquarter
in Gaza, Thalathine (30) Street. It was established in 1978. It's
main goal is To serve the urgent education needs of about one
million people living in Gaza Strip.
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 108
Gaza, Gaza Strip
Palestine
Telephone No.: +(972)-7-823311/ 863554 / 825875
Fax no.: 863552 / 823310
e-mail: riffi@iugaza.edu
or mriffi@papp.undp.org
Contact person: Dr. Mohammad Shubair
( Acting President)
Council of Founders:
In 1978, the council of Founders began its work. It consists of
distinguished people, from inside and outside Palestine. It is
responsible for the provision of support, finance, supervision
and recruiting qualified professors and lecturers; the approval
of policy and regulations; and forming of the Board of Trustees .
Board of Trustees:
It consists of a number of outstanding people representing the
educational, economic and community service fields in Gaza Strip.
The Board of Trustees and the Council of Founders constitute the
legislative body for the IUG. As its members live in Gaza Strip,
the Board of Trustees work as an executive body for the Council
of Founders. Status of IUG
Legal Status
* IUG is an active member of the Palestinian Council for Higher
Deucation in Jerusalem which is headed by the Minister of
Education .
* IUG is a member of the Arabic, Islamic Universities Unions and
the International Association of Universities.
* IUG has twinship agreements with many foreign universities and
is planning to have more links.
Faculties
Upon the completion of 140 credit hours, with the exception of
the faculty of engineering which requires the completion of 177
credit hours, the IUG awards Bachelor degrees in Engineering,
Nursing, Science, Arts, Education, Business, Islamic law and
Foundations of Religion. Academic Standards - The
curricula of IUG Complies with the internationally known
standards.
- IUG follows the credit hour system . The academic year consists
of two sixteen- week semesters plus - sometimes - a summer eight-week
semester.
Staff:
The total number of the academic staff, presently, is 192
persons; 83 Ph.D's, 69 M. As./M.Sc. and 40 persons hold bachelor
degrees.
Adminstrative Staff : 130 employees.
Service Workers : 72 employees.
In 1995, 26 persons have scholarships and are on leave, they
persue their higher education towards M.Sc. & Ph.D.
Students:
In the first semester 1996, student enrollment is 5137 students,
( 3302 male students - 1835 female students ).
Besides 197 Post-Graduates students (104 male students-93 female
students) . Students at IUG are treated equally and objectively.
They are graded according to their intelligence and academic
performance.
Graduates:
Up to 1995, 3538 graduates.( 2270 male graduates - 1268 female
graduates) Many of them obtained higher degrees from American or
British Universties, where most of the IUG staff were graduated.
Buildings:
Most buildings of the university are temporary halls. They are
mostly insufficient and/or unfit. This is due to the shortage of
funds.
Activities:
Serving the community of the Gaza Strip by launching many
programs to fulfill the need of the local community and enhance
its progress. This is carried out through establishing the
following centres;
The Islamic university has a master plan, its
execution costs around $15 Millions, your contribution in
rebuilding this higher educational institution for Palestinians
is highly appreciated, the best investment is in promoting
educational facilities !!!
Bank Account : Arab Bank - Gaza
Acct. #: 9500 - 3155 - 510 U.S. dollars
First established: May, 2, 1996