Top 10Updated 2026年3月16日
Top 10 Longest-Running Ancient Academies in History
This ranking highlights the longest-running ancient academic institutions globally that maintain historical continuity, architectural heritage, or academic significance today. Rankings are based on historical longevity, continuity of education, and enduring cultural impact.
Current #1
University of Al-Qarawiyyin
Interesting Facts & Summary
The Pulse of History
Ancient academies are not just cradles of knowledge but living fossils of civilization. Chinese academies dominate the list, reflecting the deep-rooted Confucian commitment to academic inheritance. Some institutions, such as the University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco, are officially recognized as the world's oldest degree-granting institutions, enduring over a millennium of religious and academic evolution.
| Rank | Academy Name | Year Founded | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
University of Al-Qarawiyyin | 859 | Fes, Morocco | |
University of Bologna | 1088 | Bologna, Italy | |
Yingtianfu Academy | 1009 | Shangqiu, China | |
| 4 | Yuelu Academy | 976 | Changsha, China |
| 5 | Songyang Academy | 1035 | Dengfeng, China |
| 6 | Bailudong Academy | 940 | Lushan, China |
| 7 | University of Oxford | 1096 | Oxford, UK |
| 8 | University of Salamanca | 1218 | Salamanca, Spain |
| 9 | University of Padua | 1222 | Padua, Italy |
| 10 | University of Cambridge | 1209 | Cambridge, UK |
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