AL-AQSA University is one of the leading Palestinian Academic institutions in the Gaza Strip, established in 2000/2001. The university has eight main different faculties; namely: Faculty of Applied Science, Faculty of Arts and Human Science, Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Media, Al-Aqsa Community College, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Physical Sports and Faculty of Management and Finance. The university offers a variety of academic and professional programs ranging from professional courses and diplomas through the Continuing Education Centre and the graduate and postgraduate programs.