Ancient Universities
Until the nineteenth century there were only two university establishments in England and five in Scotland (including two in Aberdeen, see below).
| Name | Country | Date of foundation | Motto | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oxford | England | Before 1167 | Dominus illuminatio mea | |
| University of Cambridge | England | 1209 | Hinc lucem et pocula sacra | |
| University of St Andrews | Scotland | Between 1410 and 1413 | ΑΙΕΝ ΑΡΙΣΤΕΥΕΙΝ | |
| University of Glasgow | Scotland | 1451 | Via, Veritas, Vita | |
| University of Aberdeen | Scotland | 1495 | Initium sapientiae timor domini | For centuries, Aberdeen had two universities. King's College (1495) and Marischal College (1593) merged to form the University of Aberdeen in 1860 |
| University of Edinburgh | Scotland | 1582 | Nec temere, nec timide |
Read more about this topic: List Of UK Universities By Date Of Foundation
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