The oldest university in the world

Some people say University of Al Quaraouiyine in Morocco is the world’s oldest university because there has been a school in the same place (19) ……………… the year 859 AD. In other words, there has been one there (20) ……………… almost 1,100 years. The University has had many famous international students (21) ……………… the years including the great traveller, Ibn Khadun. The University was started by a woman, Fatima al-Fihri and (22) ……………… a long history of teaching women and activities for women’s education. Lecturer Hisham Mahmoud believes this helps female students concentrate during their studies. Before joining Al Quaraouiyine, Dr Mahmoud was a scientist, but he decided to (23) ……………… his career and work in education. The University’s students all do well. After finishing at the University, many students will continue their (24) ……………… at universities in America and Europe.

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