EgyptBachelor, Master, PhD, OtherDeadline varies by university or programmeFully FundedAl-Azhar Scholarships for International Students 2027–2028: Fully Funded Study at Al-Azhar University and Institutes
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Every year Al-Azhar allocates a number of fully funded scholarships to each country for study at Al-Azhar University in Cairo or at pre-university level in its institutes, announced through the Ministry of Education or the Egyptian embassy in the student's country. For 2026–27, for example, Uganda received 30 places (12 pre-university, 7 Islamic Sharia sciences and 11 scientific and theoretical studies) with a 30 July 2026 deadline, and Pakistan 50 bachelor's places in Sharia sciences with a 29 June 2026 deadline. Students register on Al-Azhar University's international students portal (or the platform named by their national authority) and then send attested documents through that authority. Typical documents: an Al-Azhar secondary certificate or equivalent attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a statement of subjects studied, birth certificate, passport copy, six photos, an approved medical certificate and a certificate of good conduct. Numbers, fields, conditions and dates differ by country and are usually announced between May and July; watch your Ministry of Education or the Egyptian embassy for the 2027–28 round. The official notices we read do not itemise benefits such as housing or a monthly allowance, so ask the announcing authority.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsFully funded place
At Al-Azhar University or its institutes.
Islamic and scientific fields
Depending on each country's quota.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll except: Egypt (specific track conditions apply)
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Fully funded place, Islamic and scientific fields.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD, Other.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Printed online application from the international students portal, Secondary certificate attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a statement of subjects, Birth certificate, passport copy and six photos, Approved medical certificate certified by the Egyptian embassy, and good-conduct certificate.
There are two routes depending on your country and programme: nomination through the host country's embassy or your home ministry, or an application through a participating university where available. Each route has its own deadlines and quotas, so check which route is open for your country on the official website (https://international.azu.edu.eg/). ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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