Top 10 Oldest Universities In The World, Check Out!
By Priyanka Pal25, Aug 2023 03:35 PMjagranjosh.com
University of Bologna
The institution of Bologna was established in 1088 and currently retains the record for being the oldest institution in the world.
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford, which is currently ranked fifth globally, is one of the oldest and best-known universities in the world.
University of Salamanca
The University of Salamanca was founded in 1134 and granted a royal charter in 1218, making it the oldest university in Spain.
University of Paris
The University of Paris was founded in the French capital between 1160 and 1250, making it one of the continent's first established universities.
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 by a group of academics who left the University of Oxford because of political unrest.
University of Padua
Several medieval institutions are still in operation in Italy, including the University of Padua, UNIPD, which was established in 1222.
University of Naples Federico II
The University of Naples - Federico II was established in 1224 by Frederick II, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. This University offers many programs.
University of Siena
The University of Siena is the oldest universities in the world and is situated in the little city of Siena in the Tuscany area.
University of Coimbra
The University of Coimbra was founded in Portugal's capital in 1290 but is currently ranked 431 in the world.
Al-Azhar University
Al-Azhar University received its university status in 1961. It was founded in Cairo, Egypt, in 970 AD.