Cambridge University (English: Cambridge University; ; Title: Cantab) is a research university located in Cambridge, England. It is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world and the fourth oldest university in the world.

The origin of Cambridge University is a group of scholars from Oxford University who moved to Cambridge because of conflicts with Oxford citizens.

Cambridge and Oxford, two British universities founded in the Middle Ages, are very similar in school-running ideas, academic prestige, social status and many other aspects, and are often collectively referred to as "Niu Jian".

2. Oxford University

Oxford University (English: Oxford University; ; Informal: Oxford University, or Oxford; Oxon is located in Oxford, England. It is a world-famous public research institute, federal university. It is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second oldest continuing higher education institution in the world.

Although it is difficult to verify the actual date of the university, the teaching records can be traced back to 1096 at the latest. Since Henry II banned British students from attending Paris University in 1 167, the number of teachers and students in Oxford University has been rising rapidly.

3. University of London

University of London (English) is an institution of higher learning (federal university) composed of several administrative independent institutions and one of the largest universities in the world.

These institutions include many of the most prestigious schools in the world (such as University College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, King's College London, City College London, School of Asian and African Studies, Queen Mary University London, Royal holloway College London, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and School of Philosophy and Theology). ).

4. Imperial College London

Imperial College London, London (official legal name: Imperial College of Medicine; English: Imperial College London, London (full name: Imperial College of Science and Technology) is a public research university located in London, England.

Originally a member of the Commonwealth of University of London, the College officially declared its independence on July 9, 2007. It was formed by the merger of St. Mary's Hospital Medical College (1988), National Cardiopulmonary Research Center (1995) and Charing and Westminster Medical College (1997).

5. Durham University

Durham University (English: University of Durham) is one of the most famous world-class universities in Britain. It is a public university in Durham, a city in the northeast of England. It was formally established by an act of parliament in 1832, and was granted a royal charter in 1837.

However, the history of teaching and scientific research in Durham University can be traced back to 1072, which is the earliest university in England and the third oldest university in England after Oxford University and Cambridge University.