Ancient Universities
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The UK’s oldest universities (Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews, and others established before 1600), representing the pinnacle of British academic tradition. These institutions offer unmatched prestige, tutorial-based teaching, and centuries of excellence.
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Last Updated: January 2025 | Our Data Sources: TEF, NSS, REF 2021
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