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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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Founder(s)Fatima al-Fihri

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CountryMorocco

Founded859

TypeNon-profit

ModelB2C

Team Size1001-5000

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Morocco

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