Al-Azhar University has an impressive history and is Egypt's oldest degree-granting university. The university was founded in 970 or 972 in Cairo, Egypt providing the opportunity to study Islamic law, logic, grammar, and rhetoric. Even more impressive, Al-Azhar University represents the only university in the Arabic world to survive as a modern university. Al-Azhar University (further - University) offers undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate study programs and has 81 faculties, 9 Institutes, 359 academic Departments, 42 Centres, 6 University hospitals and 27 General administration units. The main thematic focus areas of Al-Azhar University are Science and Technology, Management and Business Administration, Arts, Languages and Humanities, Agriculture, Dentistry and Medicine.
About Al-Azhar University
Al-Azhar University has an impressive history and is Egypt's oldest degree-granting university. The university was founded in 970 or 972 in Cairo, Egypt providing the opportunity to study Islamic law, logic, grammar, and rhetoric. Even more impressive, Al-Azhar University represents the only university in the Arabic world to survive as a modern university. Al-Azhar University (further - University) offers undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate study programs and has 81 faculties, 9 Institutes, 359 academic Departments, 42 Centres, 6 University hospitals and 27 General administration units. The main thematic focus areas of Al-Azhar University are Science and Technology, Management and Business Administration, Arts, Languages and Humanities, Agriculture, Dentistry and Medicine.
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Al-Azhar University
1 Al Mokhaym Al Daem, Cairo, EG, Cairo Egypt
# 1201-1400QS World University Rankings
Al-Azhar University
About Al-Azhar University
Al-Azhar University has an impressive history and is Egypt's oldest degree-granting university. The university was founded in 970 or 972 in Cairo, Egypt providing the opportunity to study Islamic law, logic, grammar, and rhetoric. Even more impressive, Al-Azhar University represents the only university in the Arabic world to survive as a modern university. Al-Azhar University (further - University) offers undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate study programs and has 81 faculties, 9 Institutes, 359 academic Departments, 42 Centres, 6 University hospitals and 27 General administration units. The main thematic focus areas of Al-Azhar University are Science and Technology, Management and Business Administration, Arts, Languages and Humanities, Agriculture, Dentistry and Medicine.
About Al-Azhar University
Al-Azhar University has an impressive history and is Egypt's oldest degree-granting university. The university was founded in 970 or 972 in Cairo, Egypt providing the opportunity to study Islamic law, logic, grammar, and rhetoric. Even more impressive, Al-Azhar University represents the only university in the Arabic world to survive as a modern university. Al-Azhar University (further - University) offers undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate study programs and has 81 faculties, 9 Institutes, 359 academic Departments, 42 Centres, 6 University hospitals and 27 General administration units. The main thematic focus areas of Al-Azhar University are Science and Technology, Management and Business Administration, Arts, Languages and Humanities, Agriculture, Dentistry and Medicine.
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Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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Rankings & ratings
Al-Azhar University is one of the top public universities in Cairo, Egypt. It is ranked #1201-1400 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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