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Al Azhar University

Egypt

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Al Azhar University History                                          

Al Azhar University is an Egyptian higher education institution located in the capital city of Cairo. The university was established in year 970 as Islamic Learning Center by Fatimid Caliphate and was conferred university status in 1961. The university currently enrols over 299000 students and is the oldest university in the country.

Al Azhar University Programs, Courses, and Schools

Al Azhar University specialises in offering programs related in Islamic and Quran Learnings but over the years the university has also started to offer non-religious subjects across multiple faculties. Some of the subject offering include Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Astronomy, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering.

Al Azhar University also offers programs in Geology, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Agriculture, Forestry, Sports Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Computer Sciences, and Psychology.

Al Azhar University Campuses

Al Azhar University has an urban campus located in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo next to Al Azhar Mosque. The university although old comprises of modern teaching facilities coupled with one of the most important libraries in the country which houses many historical artefacts, literature, and special collection items. 

Al Azhar University offers facilities such as classrooms and lecture halls, research and engineering labs, university hospital and clinic, medical facilities, and prayer halls. The university also offers dining options in addition to sports facilities and common areas.

Al Azhar University Achievements

Al Azhar University is placed in 1001+ bracket in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 and 601+ bracket in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The university is also accredited by Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt.

Al Azhar University is also ranked amongst top 1000 universities globally in QS World University rankings and amongst top 60 universities in the Arab Region by QS Top Universities. The university is ranked 11th nationally by UniRank.

Al Azhar University USP

Al Azhar University offers affordable tuition fee in addition to a few scholarships and grants. The university also attracts a number of international students each year from over 100 countries for both full time programs and inbound exchange. 

Al Azhar University also partners with a number of institutions worldwide to offer international exchange programs. The university also holds many religious conferences each year wherein guest lectures are delivered by renowned religious leaders. 

Al Azhar University Notable Alumni

Aliko Dangote (Nigerian businessman), Muhammad Abduh (Egyptian jurist), Ahmad al-Tayyeb (Egyptian islamic scholar), and Yusuf al-Qaradawi (Islamic scholar).

Al Azhar University Application Requirements

2
GPA
24
IB
55
Percentage

Al Azhar University Deadlines

Deadlines may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements

Al Azhar University Rankings

Global

994
US News
1201 -1400
QS
1001 -1200
Times Higher Education
753
GTU Rank

Regional

Egypt
11
US News

Regional

Africa
36
US News

Regional

Arab Region
26
US News
131 -160
QS
46
Times Higher Education

Regional

Emerging Economies
351
Times Higher Education
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