thumb|Bologna University in Italy, established in 1088 A.D., is the world's oldest university in continuous operation. thumb|Established in 1224 by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, University of Naples Federico II in Italy is the world's oldest state-funded university in continuous operation.
thumb|Bologna University in Italy, established in 1088 AD., is the world's oldest university in continuous operation. thumb|Established in 1224 by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, University of Naples Federico II in Italy is the world's oldest state-funded university in continuous operation.