Al Azhar University
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Global #1255
Egypt #25
Institution Info
- Founded
- 970
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- http://www.azhar.edu.eg
About
Al Azhar University is a higher education institution in Egypt, founded in 970. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the leading universities in Egypt. The university has a member of Top 30 Universities in Africa and Top 15 Universities in Egypt.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #1001 · Ranked | — |
| THE | 2026 | THE #970 · Ranked | 36.03 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #1255 · Ranked | 73.88 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
217
h-index
1,092,117
Citations
43,874
Publications
26,000
i10-index
2.99
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
Al Azhar University is ranked #1,255 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Egypt, it holds the #25 position.
Al Azhar University was founded in 970, making it 1056 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Egypt.
Al Azhar University has produced 43,874 research publications with 1,092,117 total citations and an h-index of 217, according to OpenAlex data.