Universities That Existed Before Oxford

The University of Oxford is known as one of the oldest universities. It is said to have been founded in the 10th century

Lets have a look at universities that existed before oxford university

Nalanda University

Nalanda University, situated in present-day Bihar, was one of the world's most prestigious centers of learning from the 5th century CE to 1200 CE

Takshashila University

Takshashila, now in modern-day Pakistan, was an ancient learning center renowned for its exceptional teachers

Vallabhi University

Vallabhi University, in present-day Gujarat, was a key Buddhist learning center from 600 to 1200 CE, once considered a rival to Nalanda

Nagarjuna Vidyapeeth

Named after a Buddhist monk, Nagarjuna University exerted influence during the early medieval period and thrived in the 7th century AD

Vikramshila Vidyapeeth

Vikramshila, along with Nalanda, was one of India's foremost learning centers during the Pala Empire, but it was destroyed around 1193