The StreamWe look at the hardships of students in Gaza trying to pursue higher education after Israel destroyed all universities.Studying in international universities is the only option for many Palestinians in Gaza who dream about a higher education after the destruction of their universities. But securing a spot via scholarship programs is not enough: most students are trapped and facing severe bureaucratic delays by Israeli authorities for evacuation.Presenter: Stefanie DekkerGuests: Mohamed Alazeb – Displaced university student in Gaza Ahmed Issa – Founder, Scholarships for Ghazza Nora Parr – Researcher, University of Birmingham Ghada Ashour – Master’s student, Dublin City UniversityPublished On 27 Mar 2026
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FRI · 2026-03-27 · 08:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0327-38667
NSR-2026-0327-38667News Report·EN·Human Rights
How can students in Gaza continue to learn with no universities?
Following the destruction of all universities in Gaza by Israel, Palestinian students face significant obstacles in pursuing higher education. For many, studying at international universities via scholarship programs is now the only option.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-27 · 08:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Following the destruction of all universities in Gaza by Israel, Palestinian students face significant obstacles in pursuing higher education. For many, studying at international universities via scholarship programs is now the only option. However, even with scholarships, students are often unable to leave Gaza due to bureaucratic delays imposed by Israeli authorities. This situation, reported on March 27, 2026, leaves students trapped and unable to access educational opportunities. The discussion includes perspectives from displaced students, scholarship organizers, and researchers, highlighting the challenges and potential solutions for Gazan students seeking higher education abroad.
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Securing a spot via scholarship programs is not enough.
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Israel destroyed all universities in Gaza.
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Most students are trapped and facing severe bureaucratic delays by Israeli authorities for evacuation.
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Studying in international universities is the only option for many Palestinians in Gaza.
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