Non-profitB2CEducation

Al-Qarawiyyin University

World's oldest university since 859 AD

Morocco Fez Founded 859 1001-5000
Operating Since859 (1167y)

About Al-Qarawiyyin University

University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, founded in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri, is recognised by UNESCO and Guinness World Records as the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Al-Qarawiyyin is a symbol of Moroccan scholarship and Islamic civilisation.

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Fatima al-Fihri

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CountryMorocco
Founded859
TypeNon-profit
ModelB2C
Team size1001-5000
Operating in
Morocco

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