Al Azhar University

Al Azhar University ranks #1,290 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 76.1 out of 100. It ranks #6 nationally.

| Global Rank 1290 | Overall Score 76.1 |
Recognized, Verified | Accredited

Top Country #6

Top Africa #23

Top Arab World #28

Top World #1,290

Al Azhar University Student Wellbeing & Facilities

UNIRANKS University Awards

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The UNIRANKS University Awards recognize universities that demonstrate outstanding performance across overall rankings, academic quality, research, employability, student experience, digital transformation, internationalization, and institutional impact.
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Awards & Recognitions Earned by Al Azhar University

Al Azhar University has earned 9 verified UNIRANKS Awards & Recognitions in the 2027 edition.

These awards recognize the university’s outstanding performance across academic excellence, research, employability, student experience, digital transformation, internationalization, and institutional performance.

Recognition Summary

9 Total Awards Earned
0 Elite Awards
0 Outstanding Awards
0 Excellent Awards
9 Recognized Awards

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Student Wellbeing & Facilities

Student Wellbeing & Facilities | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that provide a safe, supportive, accessible, and well-equipped environment for students. The assessment considers campus facilities, accommodation, wellbeing services, safety, sustainability, student support, and the faculty-to-student learning environment. A university earns the award when its finalized Student Wellbeing & Facilities score reaches at least 75. Higher scores receive Distinguished, Excellent, Outstanding, or Elite recognition according to the approved award scale.

Institutional Profile & Capacity

Institutional Profile & Capacity | Recognized

This award recognizes universities with the institutional strength and academic capacity required to support sustainable education, research, and student development. The assessment considers student population, academic workforce, faculty qualifications, program portfolio, institutional maturity, stability, campus infrastructure, and geographic reach. A university earns the award when its finalized Institutional Profile & Capacity score reaches at least 75. Stronger resources, structures, and institutional capabilities lead to higher award levels.

Academic & Research Performance

Academic & Research Performance | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that produce meaningful, credible, and influential academic research. The assessment considers research output, citation impact, research quality, integrity, international collaboration, open science, research portfolio growth, innovation, and knowledge transfer. A university earns the award when its finalized Academic & Research Performance score reaches at least 75. Higher research scale, quality, influence, accessibility, and verified academic impact lead to higher award levels.

Student Experience & Satisfaction

Student Experience & Satisfaction | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that provide a positive, responsive, and engaging experience throughout the student journey. The assessment considers student satisfaction, academic feedback, support responsiveness, campus life, student engagement, student voice, complaint resolution, retention, and continuity. A university earns the award when its finalized Student Experience & Satisfaction score reaches at least 75. Higher satisfaction, stronger support, and better student outcomes qualify the university for higher star ratings.

Employability & Career Success

Employability & Career Success | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that demonstrate strong graduate employment outcomes and effective preparation for professional careers. The assessment considers employment rates, employment quality, employer reputation, internships, industry partnerships, notable alumni, career support, and graduate tracking. A university earns the award when its finalized Employability & Career Success score reaches at least 75. Higher performance and stronger verified career outcomes lead to higher star levels, up to Elite recognition.

Quality of Education

Quality of Education | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that deliver strong teaching, relevant academic programs, and positive learning outcomes. The assessment considers accreditation, faculty credentials, teaching performance, curriculum diversity, classroom methods, practical learning, student support, assessment quality, graduate success, and inclusive education. A university earns the award when its finalized Quality of Education score reaches at least 75. Higher scores demonstrate stronger educational quality and qualify the institution for higher star levels.

Local & International Rankings

Local & International Rankings | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that demonstrate consistent standing across credible national, regional, and international ranking systems. The assessment considers global position, national standing, ranking trends, institutional improvement, peer reputation, and academic recognition. A university earns the award when its finalized Local & International Rankings score reaches at least 75. The final star level reflects the strength, consistency, and credibility of the university ranking performance during the assessed edition.

Awards & Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions | Recognized

This award recognizes universities with verified achievements received from respected national, regional, and international organizations. The assessment considers institutional awards, faculty and researcher achievements, student competitions, industry recognition, and other documented distinctions. A university earns the award when its finalized Awards & Recognitions score reaches at least 75. The number, quality, relevance, and level of verified recognitions determine whether the award is Recognized, Distinguished, Excellent, Outstanding, or Elite.

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that maintain an effective balance between academic staff and enrolled students while providing a supportive learning environment. The assessment considers faculty availability, class sizes, academic interaction, supervision capacity, access to instructors, learning spaces, and opportunities for individual guidance. A university earns the award when its finalized Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment score reaches at least 75. Stronger academic access and learning conditions receive higher star levels.

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