University College of Applied Sciences
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| Motto | Creating and developing together |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1998 |
| President | Said Alzebda |
Administrative staff | 318 |
| Undergraduates | 8500 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Gaza |
| Website | https://en.ucas.edu.ps/ |
University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) was a technical college in Gaza founded in 1998. It offers 40 majors in engineering, health, technology, administration, education and the humanities.[1] The school has a student population of 6,000. The main campus is in Gaza City. The College offers undergraduate degrees in a number of specializations such as education technology, technological management and planning, and geographic information systems.[1] The campus buildings of the university were completely destroyed by Israeli bombing during the Israel–Hamas war.
Undergraduate programs
[edit]- Educational technology
- Technology management
- Geographic Information Systems
- Applied Accounting
- Development planning[2]
Diploma programs
[edit]- Information Technology
- Library Science & Information Management
- Multimedia Technology
- Geographic Information Systems
- Designing and Developing Web Sites
- Databases and Programs
- Administration and Financial Science
- Accounting
- Administration & Office Automation
- Administration & Office Automation
- Sales Representative
- Engineering Professions
- Surveying
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Arts & Crafts
- Civil Engineering
- Autotronics Engineering
- Aluminum Technician (Professional Diploma - 1 year)
- Automotive Transmission Technician
- Educational Science
- Early Childhood Education
- Supervision in Childhood Associations
- Physical Education
- Health Professions
- Nursing
- Surgical Technologist
- Medical Secretary
- Midwife Nursing
- Anesthesia and Resuscitation Technologies
- Dentist Assistant
- Humanity Studies
- Islamic Studies (Preachers)
- Public Relations & Advertising
- Social Work
- Secretarial & Legal Studies
- Computer Tech. & Industrial Professions
- Electromech Technician
- Computer Maintenance
- Electronics Instruments Technology
- Internet and Computer Networks
- Science Lab Technologist
- (NEW) Information Security Engineering
- Rehabilitation Science
- Articulation and Speech Problem Therapy
- Community-based Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Orthotics & Prosthetics[3]
Incubator
UCAS has a start-up incubator that supports entrepreneurs in the Gaza Strip. It is a non-profit incubator that is 100% donor-funded to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.[citation needed]
