Established in 2007, Gaza University is a higher-education institution located in the large city of Gaza City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Gaza Strip. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory, Gaza University (GU) is a coeducational Palestinian higher education institution. Gaza University (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. GU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.