The ten oldest universities in the world are Azhar University, Bologna University, Oxford University, Salamanca University, Paris University, Cambridge University, Padua University, Federico II University of Naples, Siena University and Coimbra University.

I. Azhar University

Azhar University was founded in Cairo Mosque in 972, and was later renamed Azhar in memory of Fatima Salah, the daughter of Muhammad. This school is the largest, highest-ranking and most prestigious religious university in the Islamic world and one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the world.

Second, the University of Bologna.

The University of Bologna was founded in 1088- Holy Roman Empire. It is recognized as the first university in the world with a complete university system and is known as the "mother of world universities".

Third, Oxford University.

Oxford University was founded in 1096, and developed rapidly in 1 167 with the strong support of the British royal family. Oxford University is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second oldest institution of higher education in the world.

4. University of Salamanca

The University of Salamanca, founded in 1 134, is the oldest public university in Spain and one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the world. The University of Salamanca is good at humanities and social sciences, and its strength in other fields such as natural sciences should not be underestimated.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) University of Paris

Paris University, founded in 1200, is one of the oldest universities in Europe with a history of more than 800 years. The University of Paris was dissolved during the French Revolution in 1793, rebuilt in 1896, and split into 13 independent universities in 1968. 20 18 University of Paris IV and University of Paris VI merged into Sorbonne University, inheriting the name of Sorbonne; In 20 19, the University of Paris V, the University of Paris VII and the Institute of Geophysics in Paris merged into the University of Paris, and in 2022 it was renamed "University of Dai Xi in Paris".

6. Cambridge University

Cambridge University, located in Cambridgeshire, England, was founded in 1209. The school is a member of Russell University Group and Global University Presidents Forum, and is known as one of the "Golden Triangle Famous Schools" and "G5". Cambridge University is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world, with eight art and science museums, a library system with more than 6,543,805 books and the oldest publishing house in the world-Cambridge University Press.

Seven. Padua University

Padua University was founded in 1222. It is the second oldest university in Italy and the fifth oldest university in the world. Its original intention is to advocate and defend academic and teaching freedom. Galileo taught at the University of Padua from 1592 to 16 10. This school ranked second in the list of "supranational universities" of Italian higher education institutions in 2022/2023.

Eight. Federico II University of Naples

Federico II University of Naples was founded in 1224 by the Holy Roman Emperor and Frederick II, King of Sicily in Naples. It is the most important and oldest university in Naples. Its political and judicial academic traditions are outstanding. On September 7th, 1978, the university was officially named after its founder. This school is the first national university in Italy, and its law department and literature department are highly respected and authoritative.

Nine. University of Siena

The University of Siena was founded on February 26th 1240. It is one of the oldest universities in Italy and even in the world. The school is rigorous in scholarship and has first-class teaching quality. Many graduates have become famous jurists, doctors and writers in China. /kloc-the Italian-Roman civil law in the 0/3rd century was edited and revised by alumni Paypal Salfani giacomo and Benicasa.

University of Coimbra

Coimbra University was founded in 1290. It is a famous public university in Portugal, the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest universities in the world. The earliest colleges were Academy of Sciences, Law School, Church Law School, Medical College and Art College. It covers many academic fields such as art, engineering, humanities, mathematics, natural science, social science, sports, technology, etc., and can be awarded three degrees: bachelor, master and doctor.

Coimbra University is also one of the founders of coimbra group and one of the founding members of Guangzhou International Friendship City University Alliance.