10 oldest universities of the world

University is an important part for the education that rewards their students with a certification or degree that ensure that person study and have some knowledge about that subject. Here is a list of world's 10 oldest universities, along with their founders, establishment dates, and subjects of study:

1. University of Al Quaraouiyine

      - Founder: Fatima al-Fihri

      - Established: 859 CE

      - Subjects: Islamic studies, theology, astronomy, grammar, logic, medicine, mathematics, chemistry, history, geography

   

   Al Quaraouiyine, Picture credit Wikimedia

2. University of Bologna

      - Founder: Irnerius

      - Established: 1088 CE

      - Subjects: Law, philosophy, medicine, science, arts, theology

   

   University of Bologna, Picture credit Wikimedia

3. University of Oxford

      - Founder: Unknown (Teaching existed as early as 1096)

      - Established: 12th century (officially recognized in 1249)

      - Subjects: Various, including arts, humanities, sciences, medicine

   

   Oxford University | Picture credit: Newsweek

4. University of Paris

      - Founder: Robert de Courçon

      - Established: 12th century (officially recognized in 1150)

      - Subjects: Theology, law, medicine, arts, philosophy

5. University of Cambridge

      - Founder: Scholars who fled Oxford

      - Established: 1209 CE

      - Subjects: Various, including arts, humanities, sciences, medicine

6. University of Salamanca

      - Founder: Alfonso IX of León

      - Established: 1218 CE

      - Subjects: Theology, law, medicine, philosophy, humanities

7. University of Padua

      - Founder: Scholars and students

      - Established: 1222 CE

      - Subjects: Medicine, law, philosophy, theology, arts, sciences

8. University of Naples Federico II

      - Founder: Emperor Frederick II

      - Established: 1224 CE

      - Subjects: Law, medicine, philosophy, theology, arts, sciences

9. University of Siena

      - Founder: Papal Bull

      - Established: 1240 CE

      - Subjects: Law, medicine, philosophy, theology, arts, sciences

10. University of Coimbra

        - Founder: King Dinis of Portugal

        - Established: 1290 CE

        - Subjects: Arts, humanities, sciences, medicine, law, theology

Please note that the precise dates and founders of some of these ancient universities may vary in historical records. These universities have played a significant role in the development of higher education and knowledge dissemination throughout history.

Picture of some of the world oldest university.