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Al-Azhar University

, EG
#846
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Al-Azhar University ranks #846 globally — #1001-1200 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #900 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #701-800 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #281 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Al-Azhar University places #846 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#1001-1200
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#900
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#701-800
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#281
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Subject rankings

Al-Azhar University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Polymer Science #26
Theology & Religious Studies #36
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #151-200 #201-300 #38
Biological Sciences #401-450 #65
Mathematics #401-450 #201-300 #98
Petroleum Engineering #101-150
Agriculture & Forestry #201-250 #201-300 #104
Chemistry #301-350 #196
Food Science & Technology #201-300
Metallurgical Engineering #201-300
Veterinary Science #201-300
Materials Science #301-350 #401-500 #259
Linguistics #301-350
Modern Languages #301-350
Energy Science & Engineering #301-400
Biotechnology #301-400
Chemical Engineering #351-400
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #351-400
Medicine / Clinical #351-400 #463
Life Sciences & Medicine #356 #401-500
Physics & Astronomy #401-450 #362
Engineering & Technology #451-500 #401-500
Public Health #401-500
Clinical & Health #401-500
Natural / Physical Sciences #451-500 #601-800
Environmental Science #451-500
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #501-575
Computer Science #551-600 #501-600

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is Al-Azhar University ranked in the world in 2026?

Al-Azhar University ranks #1001-1200 in QS 2026, #900 in THE 2026, #701-800 in ARWU 2025 and #281 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #846 globally.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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