- Democracy and community development
- Gender
- Heritage
- International/Cultural relations
- Research
- Youth and education
OUR MISSION:
The University College of Applied Sciences in Gaza is a Palestinian institution for Applied and Vocational education seeks to serve the Palestinian community and the Arab world and aspires to achieve advancement of the level of scientific and technical education, through the provision of practical academic programs, Scientific research, and community services of high quality, based on Islamic values and teachings.
Strategic Objectives:
1.Empowering institutional performance and upgrading the level of general policy in UCAS
2.Raising the capacity and the performance of the college in the field of applied and vocational education, as well as the scientific research
3.High quality and effective resources management (both human and physical) to support financial stability in the college
4.Improving the educational environment and the teaching and learning methods
5.Development of partnership and cooperation with scientific institutions, research centers and civil society institutions at local, regional and international levels
6.Increase overall capacity of UCAS to contribute to sustainable development and community service
Our vision:
To be within ten years internationally renowned in scientific research, vocational and technical education.
1-Developing Multimedia Specialization to produce Animation & games project in 2008 funded by WB&EU through Quality improvement fund in Higher education Ministry.
2-Step to habilitate graduates in 2009 funded by Welfare Association/Yes program.
3-Improving the Visually Impaired Students opportunities to attain educational resources in 2010 funded by Welfare Association.
4-Working without Boarders in 2009 funded by Consulate de France
5- Capacity Building for local NGOs workers in Gaza strip 2011 funded by UNDP-DEEP
6-Capacity Building for fresh graduates 2011 funded by Islamic relief
Since establishment UCAS contribute with local community to provide labour market with qualified graduates, and seek to build long term realtions and network with local NGOs working in Arts and cultural activites
To contribute in enhancing cultural activites and building new networks with other forigen association, also to have new added value elements to our academic staff