As a country with a large education system and a long history of education, the UK has many century-old universities, and the oldest university has a history of nearly 1,000 years......
So, what are the oldest universities in the UK?Today, I will take a look at the ten oldest universities in the UKto see how old they are
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University of Oxford
Source: Veer*2024QS World University Rankings: 3Located in the city of Oxford, England, the University of Oxford is the oldest official British university, dating back to 1096(the earliest time of instruction recorded in the archives), that is,As early as the Northern Song Dynasty in China, the University of Oxford already existed. The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second oldest surviving higher education institution in the world. The school has witnessed many significant historical moments, including early urban riots and the birth of the modern automobile, among others. It has produced 72 Nobel Prize, 4 Fields Medal, and 6 Turing Award winners. In 2023, Xintong students successfully won 8 offers from Oxford University!At the end of the article, consult the application for studying in the UK, and the next offer belongs to you814 year
University of Cambridge
Source: Veer2024QS World University Rankings: 2Located in the city of Cambridge, England, the University of Cambridge is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world, having its origins in 1209According to legend, it was first established by a group of teachers who escaped from Oxford University to escape the brawl. It has produced 120 Nobel Prize, 11 Fields Medal, and 7 Turing Award winners. As a temple of knowledge on a par with the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge has cultivated many outstanding talents, including Newton, Darwin, and Keynes, and has played an important role in the course of human history. In 2023, Xintong students successfully won 9 Cambridge University offers!At the end of the article, consult the application for studying in the UK, and the next offer belongs to you610 years
University of St Andrews
Source: Veer2024QS World University Rankings: 95University of St AndrewsFounded in 1413, it was Scotland's first university and the third oldest university in the English-speaking world, second only to the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. As we all know, this school is a famous school in the hearts of the British, and the local recognition is very high At the same time, it is also loved by the royal family, and Prince William, the Crown Prince of England, graduated here, and met and fell in love with Kate here. The late Queen's granddaughter is studying at the school. In 2023, Xintong students successfully won 15 offers from the University of St Andrews!At the end of the article, consult the application for studying in the UK, and the next offer belongs to you572 years
University of Glasgow
Source: Veer2024QS World University Rankings: 76The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 and is located in the city of Glasgow, in the Scottish region of the United Kingdom, according to King James II of Scotland**, created by Pope Nicholas V, is one of the top and most influential old prestigious schools in the United Kingdom. The University of Glasgow has produced 8 Nobel laureates, 2 British Prime Ministers, 2 Scottish First Ministers, 4 founders of world-renowned universities, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. It also has one of the largest number of students in the UK. In 2023, Xintong students successfully won 15 offers from the University of Glasgow!At the end of the article, consult the application for studying in the UK, and the next offer belongs to you528 years
University of Aberdeen
Source: Veer2024QS World University Rankings: 208The University of Aberdeen is located in the northern Scottish city of Aberdeen and dates back to 1495. Initially, William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen and Minister of Scotland founded King's College, which merged with Marshall College in 1860 to form the modern University of Aberdeen. The University of Aberdeen is also one of the five classical universities in the UK, the others being the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, the University of St Andrews, and the University of Glasgow. Over the centuries, the University of Aberdeen is world-renowned for the quality of its teaching and research, with five Nobel laureates and major inventions in electromagnetism, insulin, isotopes, and nuclear magnetic resonance. 440 years
University of Edinburgh
Source: Veer2024QS World University Rankings: 22The University of Edinburgh is located in the city of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, United Kingdom, which was granted with the permission of King James VI of Scotland and funded by Edinburgh City CouncilPreparations began in 1582 and the university was established the following year (1583)., as the first municipal university after the European Reformation. The University of Edinburgh is well-known in Europe, ranking in the top 25 of the QS World University Rankings for many years. The school has a high status in the British education community, and the famous British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Prince Philip, and Princess Anne have all served as the school's principals. In 2023, Xintong students successfully won 318 offers from the University of Edinburgh!At the end of the article, consult the application for studying in the UK, and the next offer belongs to you255 years
University of Birmingham
Source: Veer2024QS World University Rankings: 84The University of Birmingham is located in the city of Birmingham, the second largest city in the United KingdomIt is one of the founding members of the "Russell Group" and one of the six "Red Brick Universities" in the UK. It was formerly known as Mason CollegeIts roots can be traced back to the Medical Education Symposium of Mr. John Tomlinson from 1767 to 1768. For nearly 200 years since its founding, the university has enjoyed a high reputation around the world for its excellent teaching and research standards. Nobel laureates in physics and chemistry, as well as the British Prime Minister, have all graduated from the university. In 2023, Xintong students successfully won 516 offers from the University of Birmingham!At the end of the article, consult the application for studying in the UK, and the next offer belongs to you238 years
Queen Mary University of London
Source: Veer2024QS World University Rankings: 84
Queen Mary University of London is located in the city of London, EnglandNamed after Queen Mary, wife of King George V, she is a member of the Russell League, the "Ivy" of the United Kingdom. Its founding history dates back to 1785 and earlier with four historic institutions, including St. Bartholomew's Hospital School of Medicine, London Hospital School of Medicine, Westfield College, and Queen Mary. Queen Mary University of London also has the largest campus in the London area227 years
University of Strathclyde
Source: Veer2024QS World University Rankings: 276The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 and is located in Glasgow, Scotland, is a world-class public research university with an excellent academic reputation.
The internationally renowned Strathclyde Business School (SBS) is one of the largest business schools in EuropeIt is one of the business schools to be "triple accredited" by EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB, and the first business school in Scotland to be triple accredited. It has produced 8 Nobel laureates, 2 British Prime Ministers, 2 Scottish First Ministers, 4 founders of world-renowned universities, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. 199 year
University of Manchester
Source: Veer*2024QS World University Rankings: 32The University of Manchester is located in the city of Manchester, England, and the school was founded in 1824The school logo also reads 1824. In 2004, the Victoria University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) merged to form what is now the University of Manchester. The University of Manchester is the first of the six "red brick universities" in the UKHe is also a founding member of the Russell Group of Universities, the "Ivy League of Universities" in the United Kingdom. As a prestigious university in the UK, the University of Manchester has produced the second largest number of current leaders in the world, second only to the University of Oxford. In addition, the University of Manchester is highly recognized around the world and is also popular with Chinese students. In 2023, Xintong students successfully won 612 offers from the University of Manchester!At the end of the article, consult the application for studying in the UK, and the next offer belongs to you
Source: veer The above are the top 10 oldest universities in the UK, of course, in addition, there are many famous schools with a long history and strong strength, such as those that Chinese students like very muchUCL has a history of 197 yearsThe University of Sheffield also has a 195-year historyKing's College London is 1 year behind the previous two and has a history of 194. In short, studying in the UK, not only can you enjoy the world's cutting-edge education level, but also appreciate the century-old school history, and study on campus where historical celebrities from all walks of life have studied, how is it not a kind of inheritance?