Record No.
MRB-2026-005971
World's Oldest Existing, Continually Operating University
Human Achievement
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University of Al Quaraouiyine
Morocco
Category
Human Achievement
Country
Morocco
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MA )
Achievement Date
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Record Description
Founded in 859 CE in Fez by Fatima al-Fihri, the University of Al Quaraouiyine is recognized by Guinness World Records and UNESCO as the oldest existing, continually operating institution of higher learning in the world. It continues to function today as part of Morocco's state university system.
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