The list of modern universities in Europe (1801â1940) contains all
universities that were founded in
Europe after the
French Revolution and before the end of
World War II. Universities are regarded as comprising all institutions of
higher education recognized as universities by the public or
ecclesiastical authorities in charge and authorized to confer
academic degrees in more than one
faculty.[3] Temporary foundations are also included. Where institutions not meeting the definition of a University are included (e.g.
university colleges) these are indicated by footnotes.
The list is sorted by the date of recognition. At places where more than one university was established, the name of the institution is given in brackets.
^Not listed by RĂŒegg (p. 684).[3] Limited degree awarding powers: Bachelor of Divinity 1852; Bachelor of Arts 1865. College of the
University of Wales 1971. Recognised as a university 2007.
^Listed as part of the University of London rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 684).[3] UCL was founded in 1826 but not formally recognised as a college and affiliated to the
University of London until 1836. Formally remains a college of the University of London and not a university. Degree awarding powers 2005.[8]
^Listed as part of the University of London rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 684).[3] King's was recognised as a college in 1829 and affiliated to the
University of London in 1836. Formally remains a college of the University of London and not a university. Degree awarding powers 2006.[10]
^Divided into French and Dutch speaking universities 1968
^Founded as a royal academy in 1842. Recognised as a
Hoogeschool with university status in 1905.[13]
^Durham University College of Science 1871. Recognised as a university 1963.
^Listed as part of the University of Wales rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 687). University College Wales 1872. College of the
University of Wales 1893. Recognised as a university 2007.
^Yorkshire College of Science 1874. College of the Victoria University 1887. Recognised as a university 1904.[20]
^Mason Science College 1875. Recognised as a university 1900.
^University College, Bristol 1876. Recognised as a university 1909.
^Opened as a trade school in 1842. Formation of
Polytechnic School by merger with other schools in 1869. Elevated to status of
Technische Hochschule with university status in 1877 (foundation year acc. university). Current name as Technical University of Darmstadt since 1997.[21]
^Firth College 1879. Recognised as a university 1905.
^University College, Nottingham 1881. Recognised as a university 1948.
^University College, Dundee 1881. College of the
University of St Andrews 1897. Recognised as a university 1967.
^University College, Liverpool 1883. College of the Victoria University 1884. Recognised as a university 1903.
^Listed as part of the University of Wales rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 687). University College South Wales and Monmouthshire 1883. College of the
University of Wales 1893. Recognised as a university 2005.
^Listed as part of the University of Wales rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 687). University College North Wales 1884. College of the
University of Wales 1893. Recognised as a university 2007.
^Founded as a school in 1913. Recognised as a
Hoogeschool with university status in 1937. Current name as Erasmus University since 1973[13]
^Founded as a school of commerce in 1919. Recognised as a
Hoogeschool with university status in 1939.[13]
^Listed as part of the University of Wales rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 687). University College Swansea 1920, a college of the
University of Wales. Recognised as a university 2007.
^Specialist graduate school rather than full university
RĂŒegg, Walter: "European Universities and Similar Institutions in Existence between 1812 and the End of 1944: A Chronological List: Universities", in: RĂŒegg, Walter (ed.): A History of the University in Europe. Vol. III: Universities in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries (1800â1945), Cambridge University Press, 2004,
ISBN978-0-521-36107-1, pp. 673â691
The list of modern universities in Europe (1801â1940) contains all
universities that were founded in
Europe after the
French Revolution and before the end of
World War II. Universities are regarded as comprising all institutions of
higher education recognized as universities by the public or
ecclesiastical authorities in charge and authorized to confer
academic degrees in more than one
faculty.[3] Temporary foundations are also included. Where institutions not meeting the definition of a University are included (e.g.
university colleges) these are indicated by footnotes.
The list is sorted by the date of recognition. At places where more than one university was established, the name of the institution is given in brackets.
^Not listed by RĂŒegg (p. 684).[3] Limited degree awarding powers: Bachelor of Divinity 1852; Bachelor of Arts 1865. College of the
University of Wales 1971. Recognised as a university 2007.
^Listed as part of the University of London rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 684).[3] UCL was founded in 1826 but not formally recognised as a college and affiliated to the
University of London until 1836. Formally remains a college of the University of London and not a university. Degree awarding powers 2005.[8]
^Listed as part of the University of London rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 684).[3] King's was recognised as a college in 1829 and affiliated to the
University of London in 1836. Formally remains a college of the University of London and not a university. Degree awarding powers 2006.[10]
^Divided into French and Dutch speaking universities 1968
^Founded as a royal academy in 1842. Recognised as a
Hoogeschool with university status in 1905.[13]
^Durham University College of Science 1871. Recognised as a university 1963.
^Listed as part of the University of Wales rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 687). University College Wales 1872. College of the
University of Wales 1893. Recognised as a university 2007.
^Yorkshire College of Science 1874. College of the Victoria University 1887. Recognised as a university 1904.[20]
^Mason Science College 1875. Recognised as a university 1900.
^University College, Bristol 1876. Recognised as a university 1909.
^Opened as a trade school in 1842. Formation of
Polytechnic School by merger with other schools in 1869. Elevated to status of
Technische Hochschule with university status in 1877 (foundation year acc. university). Current name as Technical University of Darmstadt since 1997.[21]
^Firth College 1879. Recognised as a university 1905.
^University College, Nottingham 1881. Recognised as a university 1948.
^University College, Dundee 1881. College of the
University of St Andrews 1897. Recognised as a university 1967.
^University College, Liverpool 1883. College of the Victoria University 1884. Recognised as a university 1903.
^Listed as part of the University of Wales rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 687). University College South Wales and Monmouthshire 1883. College of the
University of Wales 1893. Recognised as a university 2005.
^Listed as part of the University of Wales rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 687). University College North Wales 1884. College of the
University of Wales 1893. Recognised as a university 2007.
^Founded as a school in 1913. Recognised as a
Hoogeschool with university status in 1937. Current name as Erasmus University since 1973[13]
^Founded as a school of commerce in 1919. Recognised as a
Hoogeschool with university status in 1939.[13]
^Listed as part of the University of Wales rather than a separate institution by RĂŒegg (p. 687). University College Swansea 1920, a college of the
University of Wales. Recognised as a university 2007.
^Specialist graduate school rather than full university
RĂŒegg, Walter: "European Universities and Similar Institutions in Existence between 1812 and the End of 1944: A Chronological List: Universities", in: RĂŒegg, Walter (ed.): A History of the University in Europe. Vol. III: Universities in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries (1800â1945), Cambridge University Press, 2004,
ISBN978-0-521-36107-1, pp. 673â691