Founded in 2005, University of Palestine is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium town of Al Zahra City (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Gaza Strip. This institution also has a branch campus in Gaza City. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory, University of Palestine (UP) is a small coeducational Palestinian higher education institution. University of Palestine (UP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Palestinian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Palestinian higher education organization a least selective institution. UP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.