Université Al Quaraouiyine de Fès

The University of Al Quaraouiyine, located in Fez, Morocco, is recognized as the world's oldest continuously functioning degree-granting institution, with origins dating back to the ninth century. Initially established as a mosque by Fatima al-Fihri, the university evolved into a prominent center for Islamic studies that attracted scholars from across the Arab world. Over the centuries, it expanded its curriculum to cover a diverse range of subjects, including logic, grammar, music, and medicine. The university is cited by the Guinness Book of World Records and UNESCO as the world’s oldest continuously functioning degree-granting institution.