5 Oldest Universities in the World

3. Al-Azhar University

Date of Establishment: 970

The Al-Azhar University is Egypt’s oldest university. It is also one of the centers of education and research in Islam. Scholars at the university often tackle important questions about one of the world’s largest religions, seeking to balance Islamic teachings with the current age. Al-Azhar has produced numerous Islamic scholars, and its founders claimed direct descent from Islam’s prophet Muhammad. Through its centuries old history, Al-Azhar has significantly expanded its academic scope and also offers education in engineering, business, agriculture, and other disciplines.