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The purpose of this research is to answer the role of diplomacy conducted by Darussalam Gontor Modern Boarding school with Al-Azhar University in Egypt as a non-state actor in the field of education. Darussalam Gontor Modern Boarding School as one of the Institutions of Islamic Education and Islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia has had a major part in educating the lives of the people and fostering the nation. In addition, Gontor has a significant role in maintaining relations with Al-Azhar University and the Egyptian Government. In this study, the method used is Data collection by conducting direct interviews with relevant sources (primary data) and using secondary data obtained from Journals, Books and News. The results of this study show that the role of diplomacy by Darussalam Gontor Modern Boarding School and Al-Azhar University in Egypt has made relations between the two institutions very harmonious and far from tensions. Therefore, Al-Azhar University in Egypt views Darussalam Gontor Modern Boarding School as an important institution and collaborative partner in Indonesia. Therefore Al-Azhar provides an additional scholarship quota for alumni students at Darussalam Gontor Modern Boarding School to continue their studies at Al-Azhar.