World's 7 Oldest Universities: From Takshashila to Oxford, Discover Ancient Seats of Learning
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World's 7 Oldest Universities: From Takshashila to Oxford, Discover Ancient Seats of Learning
- •Takshashila University, established around 700 BCE, is considered the world's first university, teaching over 60 subjects including politics and medicine.
- •Nalanda University (5th century CE) was the first fully residential university, housing 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers, with a 9-story library.
- •Al-Qarawiyyin University (859 CE), founded by Fatima al-Fihri, is the oldest continuously operating institution globally, recognized by UNESCO.
- •Al Azhar University (970-972 CE) is a prestigious center for Islamic education, initially a mosque, now teaching modern subjects alongside religious studies.
- •Bologna University (1088 CE) is the Western world's oldest continuously operating university, founded by students, and the origin of the word 'University'.
Why It Matters: Explore the world's oldest universities, foundational to modern education and intellectual development.
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