The following are the eight oldest universities in the world in the latest QS ranking. Most of them are located in Europe, which is particularly impressive. Many universities in this area have existed for a long time and are still in use.
1. University of Bologna
Location: Italy
Established: 1088
According to its Latin motto? Mother of nutrition research? The University of Bologna was founded in 1088 and has been in operation. It is the oldest university in the world. Before modern times, this university only accepted doctoral students, but now it has courses at all levels and in different ranges. It is located in Bologna, Italy, with 85,000 students, of whom 30,000 are graduate students. Famous alumni include three popes, many businessmen and some Italian politicians. The University of Bologna ranks 182 in the QS World University Ranking.
2. Oxford University
Location: UK
Established: 1096- 1 167.
Oxford University alumni list, including 26 British Prime Ministers, 20 Archbishops of Canterbury, 12 saints, 27 Nobel Prize winners, 47 Nobel Prize winners and the famous Stephen? Mr hawking. Oxford University is respected for its antiquity. Although the exact date of the establishment of the university is still a little unclear, evidence of teaching was found as early as 1096, and some people say it was earlier. At present, in the joint fifth world ranking, Oxford University is one of the highest ranked countries and the oldest university in the world. It has about 22,000 students and runs the largest university press in the world.
3. University of Salamanca
Location: Spain
Established: 1 134
The University of Salamanca, another oldest university in Europe, was founded in 1 134, and was awarded the Royal Charter in 12 18. After the collapse of palencia University, it became the oldest university in Spain. The University of Salamanca is located in the west of Madrid. Mention its historical significance,1Late 5th century, Christophe? It was here that Columbus applied for royal support to clarify his argument of expedition to the Indies. The University of Salamanca is currently ranked 48 1-490 in the QS World University Ranking, with more than 30,000 students in 9 campuses.
4. University of Paris
Venue: France
Established: 1 160- 1250.
The University of Paris was founded in the French capital 1 160- 1250. It is usually called. Sorbonne theological seminary in Paris? It is famous as one of the earliest universities in Europe. With the passage of history, after the French Revolution, the University of Paris closed from 1793 to 1896. Nowadays, Paris University is all over the city, and 1970 is divided into 13 autonomous universities, all of which maintain a high reputation as initial universities. The highest ranked universities are Paris VI (world ranking 1 15), Paris XI University (ranking 209) and Paris VII University (ranking 2 10).
5. Cambridge University
Location: UK
Established: 1209
A group of scholars left Oxford University because of political conflicts and founded Cambridge University in12009. Cambridge University is now better than its? Age? Imperial College London, London, currently ranks second in London. In order to share many traditions, Oxford University and Cambridge University have maintained a good competitive state and reached the peak in the famous annual rowing competition.
Cambridge University has18,000 students, including 6,000 graduate students.
6. University of Padua
Location: Italy
Established: 1222
The University of Padua, founded in 1222 (although some evidence suggests that it may have been established before this date), is a medieval university and still operates in Italy today. Padova is currently ranked 262nd in the world and is famous for his early research in astronomy, law, medicine and philosophy. Padua now has more than 40,000 students. Padova is the background of Shakespeare's famous play The Taming of the Shrew. 1545, Padua Botanical Garden was established, which is one of the oldest academic gardens in the world. It also runs nine museums.
7. University of Naples
Location: Italy
Established: 1224( 1258)
It was founded in 1224 by the holy Roman Emperor Frederick II of Denmark. The University of Naples, located in Naples, is the third largest city in Italy and one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Federick II University of Naples ranks 345th in the world, with a wide range of teaching courses and a community of about 65,438+000,000 students. Its famous historical alumni include philosopher and theologian Thomas? Aquinas.
8. University of Siena
Location: Italy
Established: 1240
It is located in a small city in Siena, Tuscany. The University of Siena is another oldest university in the world. It has a strong position in the world and currently ranks 47 1-480 in the world. Its enrollment exceeds 20,000, and the campus of Siena University contains nearly half of the total population of the city. The downtown itself is also of historical significance. It has been declared a world cultural heritage by UNESCO, and more than 65,438+060,000 tourists visit food, art, museums and medieval heritage every year.
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