What are the oldest universities in the world?

Answer 1

The oldest university as an establishment for higher learning and the issuing of degrees is the University of Bologna. Earlier 'universites' were not purely established for higher learning although, latterly, they may have assumed that role.

Answer 2

The University of Al Quaraouiyine in Morocco, founded in 859, is considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Other ancient universities include the University of Bologna in Italy (1088) and the University of Oxford in England (1096).