Young people who have completed their secondary education will later apply for higher education, but only young people with strong knowledge will continue their studies in universities. Do you know when the university you are currently interested in or studying at was founded? There are some universities that have been established since the 9th century. Are you familiar with such universities? Then you can get interesting information for yourself through this article.

1. University of Bologna

   It was founded in Italy in 1088. Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world, boasts many famous alumni. King Frederick I granted the university official status in 1158.

   Today, the University of Bologna consists of 23 higher schools. Of the university's 100,000 students, 5,000 are foreign youth. In addition, 2,000 students will study at the university on the basis of a qualification exchange program.

   The University of Bologna offers the highest quality of education at relatively low cost.

2. Oxford University

   It was founded in England in 1096. This university is the oldest of the universities in English-speaking countries. Oxford has been a centre of controversy throughout its history. In particular, he played a significant role in translating the Christian Bible into English.

   Today, Oxford University is known worldwide as a highly competitive and ranked school. There are 22,000 students, of whom one-quarter are foreign. According to Oxford's official website, 94 percent of its graduates will be hired for prestigious jobs within six months of completing their studies.

3. University of Cambridge

   It was founded in 1209 in England. As one of the most prestigious universities in the world, it was founded by scientists who left Oxford due to some disagreements. In 1231, King Henry III granted university official status.

   Today, there are 31 colleges and 6 schools in Cambridge. About 18,000 students study at the university. About 3,500 students from 120 countries of the world study. Despite the high cost of studying at Cambridge, it is distinguished by its prestige and high quality of education.

4. University of Padua

   It was founded in Italy in 1222. This university was founded after the faculty and students left the University of Bologna in search of scientific freedom. Theology and law were first studied here. By the end of the 14th century, medicine, oratory, astronomy, and philosophy were added to these disciplines.

  The university witnessed the first historical discoveries in medicine. This university has always focused on freedom of thought in teaching and learning. There Galileo Galilei taught students from 1592 to 1610.

5. University of Naples, Frederick II

   It was founded in Italy in 1224. The University of Naples was founded in accordance with a document approved by King Frederick II of Sicily and Emperor of the Roman Empire.

   However, it was not until 1987 that the university was given the name of Frederick II. The king wanted the university to be the royal crown, and demanded that teachers and students be worthy of this crown.

   Today, the university has 87 departments, with more than 97,000 students.

   The university's faculty and students are participating in programs to exchange experience and qualifications with countries in Asia, America and Europe. It is in the process of attracting students from abroad.

6. University of Toulouse

   It was founded in 1229 in France. This university was named after the county of Toulouse under the reign of Raymond VII.

   In 1969, the University of Toulouse was divided into three separate universities and became an association of research and higher educational institutions (consortium). Today, more than 100,000 students are studying at this university. 11,000 of the students are foreign.

7. Sien University

   It was founded in 1240 in Italy. The University of Siena, located in Tuscany, the beautiful center of the Florentine region, is very ancient and famous. In the early years of its establishment, the university taught Latin, law, logic, and medicine. Despite the disasters that befell the country (the European plague, two world wars, etc.), the university has retained its prestige and appeal. The local population strongly defended this educational institution to preserve its original appearance.

   Currently, more than 20,000 students are enrolled at the Siena University's 9 faculties. It also accepts foreign students.

8. University of Valyadolid

   It was founded in 1241 in Spain. The University of Valladolid, located in the Spanish region of Castile-León, was separated from the University of Palencia, founded in 1208-1212 by King Alfonso VIII of Castile. Initially, he taught grammar, arithmetic, Latin, and religious studies. Faculties of law, medicine, and art were added to it at the beginning of the 20th century.

  Today, Valyadolid University offers undergraduate programs in more than 100 areas, graduate programs in 17 areas, and master's programs in 50 areas. About 30,000 students study at the university, which is considered the leading university in Spain. About 2,700 professors and teachers teach them. It also employs about 950 employees in other fields.

9. University of Murcia

   It was founded in Spain in 1272. The University of Murcia, located in southeastern Spain, offers degrees in philosophy, medicine, law, biology, economics, psychology, and veterinary science to young people. King Alfonso X (Wise) of Castile, Leon, and Galicia founded this university. He advocated the use of the Castilian dialect of Spanish instead of traditional Latin in the fields of science and literature in teaching.

   The current university building was built in 1915. This higher education institution is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Spain. The University of Murcia admits more than 1,000 students annually from more than 50 countries around the world.

10. Kombra University

  Founded in 1290, it is the oldest university in Portugal. It was originally located in Lisbon and moved to Coimbra in 1308. The university is also one of the founding members of the Coimbra Group, an international association of 39 universities in Europe founded in 1985.

11. University of Vienna

   The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 by Duke Rudolf IV. The university is one of the oldest German-speaking universities. The university does not have a single main campus, instead it has several academic institutions located in 60 locations in Vienna.

12. Heidelberg University

   The University of Heidelberg was founded in 1386 in Heidelberg, Germany by the elector Palatine Rupert I. The university's first rector was Marsilius von Ingen of the Netherlands. Today, the university has two other campuses in addition to the original campus in Heidelberg, which includes humanities programs.

13. Uppsala University

   The University of Uppsala was founded in Uppsala, Sweden, in 1477, and is the oldest university in Sweden and the Nordic countries. The university was founded on the initiative of the Archbishop of Uppsala, Jacob Ulvsson, Primate of the Swedish Catholic Church. The university started with only 50 students and a few faculty members.

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Prepared by Sevinch Tolibjonova