The University of Cambridge contains some of the world's most spectacular and renowned university structures. This ancient university is not only stunningly gorgeous, but it is also one of the most prominent higher education institutions in the world, ranking seventh in the QS World University Rankings 2021.

Cambridge University's historic magnificence pervades the entire town, motivating students to grow and improve their abilities and academic achievements.

The University of Cambridge's history is intertwined with that of its main competitor, the University of Oxford (see below): When a number of Oxford pupils were forced to leave due to disagreements with the local inhabitants, a group of them relocated to Cambridge and founded a new school in 1209. Cambridge went on to become one of the world's top and most important institutions.

The Institution of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, was founded in 1096. The institution, which is now rated fifth in the world, has ties to an amazing 69 Nobel Prize winners, and many more famous and important individuals have walked through its ancient doors.

Iconic structures like the Radcliffe Camera library are emblems of academics all across the world, and Harry Potter fans may recognize sequences from the film, such as the Hogwarts Great Hall (filmed at Christ Church College).

The University of Oxford has a nearly millennium-long history: although no precise establishment date is known, the earliest traces of teaching at Oxford date back to 1096. The oldest institution in the English-speaking world is one of the greatest in the world, consistently placing first in national and international rankings.

Durham University, in comparison to Cambridge and Oxford, is a relatively modern institution of higher education — yet it is by no means old. Its spectacular architecture has been hailed as "one of Europe's finest experiences for those who admire architecture."

Durham, like Oxford and Cambridge, is separated into colleges that were formed at various times of its development. One of these, University College, is housed in Durham Castle, which was erected in the 11th century, and only 100 students are chosen to live and study there. Currently, the university is rated 86th in the world.

Durham University was founded in 1832 and is regarded as one of the greatest institutions in the United Kingdom. Durham is consistently listed among the top 100 institutions in the world. Durham Academic ensures an experience in a spectacular environment; several of its about 60 buildings are frequently considered as some of the most attractive university architecture in the UK.

The University of Glasgow was established in 1451 as an outgrowth of the city's cathedral. Today, over 27,000 students have the opportunity to study at one of the world's top 100 institutions. The University of Glasgow has produced several prominent graduates throughout the ages, including economist Adam Smith, inventor and engineer James Watt, and, more recently, actor Gerard Butler, best-selling novelist John Niven, and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Moving north from Durham, the University of Glasgow is recognized as one of Scotland's four "old universities," together with Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and St Andrews. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive institutions and was a driving force in the Scottish Enlightenment.

The institution moved to its current location in 1870, with Sir George Gilbert Scott's beautiful main building completed in 1886. In the QS Globe University Rankings 2021, it is placed joint 77th in the world.

Royal Holloway was founded in 1879 and became a constituent institution of the University of London in 1900. It is located in Surrey, just outside of the UK capital. The Founder's Building, which was finished in 1881 and was inspired by the Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley, was designed by William Henry Crossland and inspired by the Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley, France.

It is still one of the most spectacular academic structures in the UK, and it has been featured in a number of films and television shows, most recently the iconic Downton Abbey. In the latest QS World University Rankings, Royal Holloway is placed joint 308th in the world.

Queen's University Belfast is Northern Ireland's top-ranked university, ranking 209th in the world. It was established in 1849, with origins in the previous Royal Belfast Academical Institution, which was established in 1810 and is regarded as one of the UK's ten oldest institutions.

The red-brick gothic Lanyon Building, which opened in 1849 and is named for its architect, Charles Lanyon, is the campus's focal point.

Queen's University Belfast (abbreviated QUB) is a public research university located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

The University of Edinburgh was legally founded in 1582, although it did not open until 1583. It is now one of the top ten universities in the United Kingdom, with approximately 30,000 students. Edinburgh is consistently ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world. Some of the brightest minds in scientific history have studied here, including Charles Darwin, the founder of the theory of evolution, statistician Thomas Bayes, physicist James Clerk Maxwell, and many others.

The university's renowned Georgian Old College structure was conceived in 1789 but took decades to fund and construct, with the eye-catching dome completed in 1887. It now contains the University of Edinburgh's School of Law, administrative offices, and the Talbot Rice Gallery, which hosts contemporary art exhibits.

The Institution of St Andrews, founded between 1410 and 1413, is Scotland's oldest university. St Andrew's now has around 11,000 students enrolled. The institution is consistently ranked in the top 100 in worldwide rankings, which is consistent with its slogan, "Ever to achieve." Among the numerous well-known alumni of St Andrews University are B. C. Forbes (founder of Forbes magazine) and Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton.

The oldest university in Scotland and the third oldest in the United Kingdom. It is now rated 96th in the world and 17th in the United Kingdom. Some of the university's structures, such as St Salvator's Chapel, St Leonard's College Chapel, and St Mary's College, date back to the 15th century and are still in use today.

The University of Aberdeen, which completed the four major ancient Scottish institutions, was founded in 1495 and is presently placed 207th in the QS World University Rankings 2021.

The university's prominent buildings, such as Marischal College and King's College in Old Aberdeen, are well known icons of Aberdeen, which is located far north of the United Kingdom on the east coast of Scotland, as well as the city's strong academic tradition. The institution has produced a number of prominent alumni, including five Nobel laureates.

The University of Aberdeen has a history that dates back more than 500 years. Today, the University of Aberdeen is consistently ranked among the world's top 200 universities. Among the notable alumni are Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen and novelist Ali Smith.

Aberystwyth University began in 1872 as the University College of Wales. It became a founding constituent college of the University of Wales in 1894. Aberystwyth University regained its independence when the University of Wales restructured in 2007. Prince Charles is one of its prominent graduates.

Aberystwyth University in Wales rounds out the list of the UK's most attractive ancient universities. It claims to have formed the world's first formal department of international politics, which was established in 1919 in the aftermath of World War I.

The Old College building, which resembles a medieval castle, houses the majority of Aberystwyth University's administration, as well as the departments of Welsh and education. Currently, the university is ranked 485th in the world.