The first university in Europe is definitely the University of Bologna, in ltaly. It was one of the few universities in Europe that were not influenced by religion. Professors were forbidden from teaching outside the university, and so students came from all over Europe to study with its famous teachers. Since opening in 1088, the University of Bologna hasnever closed its doors, despite the many wars in Europe.
With the success of the University of Bologna, other universities opened across Europe. They were started by kings, religious groups, and former professors. Today there are so many universities that students don,t need to go far to study. They are sure to find one