1, Azhar University, founded in 972.

Azhar University, founded in 1972, is an ancient institution of higher learning in Egyptian Islam and one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the world. The university has a very high status and reputation in Islamic education and has made great contributions to cultivating Muslim talents.

2. University of Bologna, founded in 1088.

The University of Bologna, located in Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagne Region, is a top international comprehensive university. It was founded in 1088 during the Holy Roman Empire and has a history of more than 900 years. It is recognized as the first university in the world with a complete university system and is known as the "mother of world universities".

3. Oxford University, founded in 1096.

Oxford University is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second oldest institution of higher education in the world. The specific time of the establishment of Oxford University is unknown, but the earliest teaching time recorded in the archives is 1096. Due to the strong support of the British royal family, it developed rapidly in 1 167.

4. University of Paris, founded in 1200.

Dai Xi University in Paris, a world-class research-oriented multi-disciplinary giant university, can be traced back to the University of Paris and was founded in 1200. At present, it has a history of more than 800 years and enjoys a high reputation all over the world.