Ancient University
Among
British universities
, an
ancient university
is one founded before the
19th century
in Britain. The ancient universities in the
United Kingdom
are, in order of formation:
University of Oxford
– founded
1249
University of Cambridge
– founded
1284
University of St Andrews
– founded
1411
University of Glasgow
– founded
1451
University of Aberdeen
– founded
1494
University of Edinburgh
– founded
1583
University of Dublin
– founded
1592
(The Republic of Ireland may not be part of the UK today, but it was when this university was established. The institution remained and flourished.)
The
University of Durham
is also sometimes counted, although it only started granting degrees in 1832. "
Oxbridge
" is a
portmanteau
name for the
universities
of
Oxford
and
Cambridge
, the two oldest in
England
(see
Oxbridge rivalry
).
See also
Ivy League
(a group comprising some of the most prestigious universities in the
U.S.
; 7 of the 8 are the earliest American universities, founded prior to the 19th century)
Ancient universities exist elsewhere in the world, for these see also:
Medieval university
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