These are some of the oldest universities around the world


UST Museum at University Of Santo Tomas has a collection that dates back to the 1800s. — Unsplash

Schools and learning institutions play a key role in shaping their students’ future. After all, education is an indispensable part of life, as it adds to one’s personal growth and helps to overcome many of life’s challenges.

The most revered academic institutions today have been in existence for centuries (even millennia!), with some still headquartered in their original buildings and venues. These amazing structures have stood the test of time, and are worth checking out, if not for their historical value, then definitely for the architecture.

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