Islamic University of Gaza (IUG)

Founded 1978 (heritage to Religious Institute founded 1954; chartered as Islamic University of Gaza 1978 — Gaza's LARGEST university). GAZA'S LARGEST AND OLDEST modern university. Heritage to Religious Institute founded 1954 (Egyptian administration era). Chartered as Islamic University of Gaza 1978. Pre-2023 enrolment ~20,000+ students. 11 faculties. CATASTROPHIC 2023-2025 CONTEXT: IUG main campus has been EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED and reportedly DESTROYED in Israeli airstrikes during 2023-2025 Israel-Hamas war (Israel asserted Hamas-affiliated facilities at IUG; UN Special Rapporteurs and international bodies have documented destruction of Palestinian higher education infrastructure). Per UN OCHA and Scholars at Risk reports, IUG buildings destroyed or severely damaged including main administrative buildings, faculties, library (containing irreplaceable Palestinian archives). Estimated faculty, staff, students killed (specific casualty figures contested between sources). Online education continued where possible. Reconstruction prospects depend on conflict resolution and infrastructure rebuilding.

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