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Al-Azhar University |
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Al-Azhar University is noted among the institutes in Egypt that offer you higher learning. The university offers high value added education to its students. If you want to want to study at an university with a religious environment then you should come to Al-Azhar University. Te university is also one of the oldest existing universities in Egypt as well as in the world.
About Al-Azhar University
The university is linked with the famous Al-Azhar Mosque. The mosque is situated in Old Cairo. The mosque was given the name of Al Azhar probably because it was located amidst a glittering places. According to some the name Al Azhara came from the name of Sayeda Fatima Al -Azhara, who was the daughter of Prophet Muhammad.
The unviversity in its lifespan has got many famous personalities as students, teachers and alumni. The university too has contributed much to bring the best out of them. The university takes active part in the cultrure, language and politics of the country.
History of Al-Azhar University
The mosque was built in the year 971 and at that time the mosque started as a Madrashah or a school of Theology. This Madrashah was founded in the year 988. the school became a Sunni School during the end period of the Middle Ages. Till date Al-Azhar University has a Sunni Inclination in teaching. This is the reason for which Al-Azhar University is often called a religious University. Originated in the year 988 as a madrashah the university still continues to cater knowledge to the students. This makes it one of the ancient universities in the world that still continues to impart knowledge.
Courses at Al-Azhar University
The university offers some high quality graduate and post graduate courses.
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In this university you can choose your subject of specialization. The university offers a variety of short term courses in different subject that the university has to offer. If you take up any of these short term courses you will get the best knowledge about the subject within a short span of time. If you are a busy professional who wants knowledge about any specific subject, you can opt for these kind of courses.
If you want to be a part of an ancient university that existed more than 1000 years then Al-Azhar University is the best place for you to study.
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