Universities have seen many great minds pass through their hallowed halls over the centuries. Some of the oldest universities in Europe are among the world's most prestigous and studying at one of them is considered a great honour. The University of Bologna is the oldest university in Europe, it was founded in the year 1088 and has been continuously teaching students ever since.
England's University of Oxford is also over 900 years old is still regarded as one of the world's most sought-after institutions of higher learning.
The University of Tartu is Estonia's oldest and largest higher education institution and has been the centre of Estonian intellectual life for almost four centuries. It is ranked in the top 350 of the world's universities, making it one of the leading universities in Northern Europe.
The following map showcases the oldest continously operating university in each European country, some are very old and some much younger, but all demonstrate an unswerving commitment to education.
