The Islamic University of Gaza was ranked first among universities in the Gaza Strip and 126-150 among Arab universities in the Times Higher Education 2027 Arab university ranking, which includes 269 universities and higher education institutions in 17 countries. The university returned to the rankings after being absent from the 2024 and 2026 editions due to the exceptional circumstances caused by Israel's genocidal war in Gaza. It received a score of 64.1 in research quality and 56.3 in International Outlook, marking a significant academic achievement against the backdrop of the widespread destruction of the higher education sector in Gaza.

The Islamic University of Gaza was ranked first among universities in the Gaza Strip and 126-150 among Arab universities in the Times Higher Education 2027 Arab university ranking, which includes 269 universities and higher education institutions in 17 countries. The university returned to the rankings after being absent from the 2024 and 2026 editions due to the exceptional circumstances caused by Israel's genocidal war in Gaza. It received a score of 64.1 in research quality and 56.3 in International Outlook, marking a significant academic achievement against the backdrop of the widespread destruction of the higher education sector in Gaza.