About the university

The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez is recognized by UNESCO and Guinness World Records as the oldest continuously operating educational institution in the world, founded in 859 CE by Fatima al-Fihri. Originally a mosque and madrassa, it was incorporated into Morocco's modern university system in 1963. Offers programs in Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, History of Islamic Civilization, Rhetoric, Logic, and Islamic Law (Fiqh). A unique institution that bridges medieval scholarship and modern academia.

Key information

• Location: Fez, MA
• Ranking #1200
• National ranking #20
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Islamic Studies
• Arabic Language
• Islamic Law
• History of Islamic Civilization

Programs (4)

• History
• Linguistics
• Philosophy
• Education

Student body

• Total students: 8,000
• International students: 20%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $80 - $250 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 68%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• Arabic language proficiency

Minimum GPA: 2

Tuition costs

• $0 - $500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 30.00%
• Scholarships available: Moroccan Awqaf (religious endowment) scholarships, OIC member state scholarships, special grants for students from Muslim-majority countries.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Fez ~$200-400/month. Unique historical learning environment in the UNESCO world heritage medina.

Quick facts

• Founded: 859
• Teaching languages: Arabic
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.uqa.ac.ma