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Top 25 Universities founded before 1800 worldwide

Name: Universities founded before 1800 worldwide
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 22, 2026 4,849 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 4,849 company matches for universities founded before 1800 worldwide as of September 2026 and tracks 2,381,197 professional contacts across them, including 717,127 with verified work emails. India is the largest market and Shanghai the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for universities founded before 1800 worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed September 22, 2026. Country and city lists for universities founded before 1800 follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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The 25 largest universities founded before 1800 worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 4,849 company matches for universities founded before 1800 worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 22, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Penn State University	Exact match	University Park, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	26,844 contacts →
	Exact match “There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Stanford University	Exact match	Stanford, CA, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	23,254 contacts →
	Exact match “Stanford University pursues its founding mission of research and education with a spirit of optimism and possibility.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Exact match	Champaign, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	22,281 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Columbia University	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	20,014 contacts →
	Exact match “For more than 250 years, Columbia has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	University Of Pennsylvania	Exact match	Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	19,612 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest universities in America and, as a member of the Ivy League, one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in all…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	University Of Southern California	Exact match	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	19,295 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Southern California is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles, the capital of the Pacific Rim.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	University Of California, Berkeley	Exact match	Berkeley, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	18,637 contacts →
	Exact match “A wellspring of innovation, the school occupies a 1,232-acre campus near downtown Berkeley.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	UCL	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	18,143 contacts →
	Exact match “UCL (University College London) is London's leading multidisciplinary university, ranked 9th in the QS World University Rankings.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	University Of Melbourne	Exact match	Melbourne, AustraliaHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	5,001-10,000	18,065 contacts →
	Exact match “As Australia's leading university, our distinctive Melbourne experience helps graduates become well-rounded, thoughtful and skilled professionals – making a positive impact across…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Monash University	Exact match	Victoria, AustraliaHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	17,916 contacts →
	Exact match “Monash University is Australia’s largest and most international university.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	University Of Arizona	Exact match	Tucson, AZ, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	16,995 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Arizona is the leading public research university in the American Southwest and Arizona's only member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	University Of California, Davis	Exact match	Davis, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	16,897 contacts →
	Exact match “UC Davis was founded in 1908 to serve the state of California.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Washington University In St. Louis	Exact match	St. Louis, MO, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	16,518 contacts →
	Exact match “Washington University in St.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Pontificia Universidad Católica DE Chile	Exact match	Providencia, ChileHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	5,001-10,000	14,168 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is currently one of the leading higher education institutions in Latin America.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	The University Of Manchester	Exact match	Manchester, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	14,153 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research, outstanding teaching and learning, and commitment to social responsibility.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	University Of Alberta	Exact match	Edmonton, AB, CanadaHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	14,128 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Duke University	Exact match	Durham, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	13,949 contacts →
	Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	The University Of Queensland	Exact match	Brisbane, AustraliaHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	5,001-10,000	13,904 contacts →
	Exact match “For more than a century, The University of Queensland (UQ) has maintained a global reputation for delivering knowledge leadership for a better world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Boston University	Exact match	Boston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	5,001-10,000	13,517 contacts →
	Exact match “Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Northwestern University	Exact match	Evanston, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	5,001-10,000	13,396 contacts →
	Exact match “Northwestern is one of the nation’s premier research universities, combining innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, and diverse…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	UNSW	Exact match	Sydney, AustraliaHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	5,001-10,000	13,189 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Mcgill University	Exact match	Montreal, QC, CanadaHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	10001+	13,136 contacts →
	Exact match “McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	University Of Colorado Boulder	Exact match	Boulder, CO, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	5,001-10,000	13,090 contacts →
	Exact match “The University of Colorado Boulder is Colorado’s leading public research university, transforming lives since 1876.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Florida State University	Exact match	Tallahassee, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	5,001-10,000	12,867 contacts →
	Exact match “Florida State University offers a unique academic environment built on our cherished values, distinctive heritage, and welcoming campus.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	King's College London	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 22, 2026	5,001-10,000	12,690 contacts →
	Exact match “King’s College London is amongst the top 35 universities in the world and 5th best in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026), and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

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Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “universities founded before 1800”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Universities founded before 1800 worldwide at a glance

As of Sep 22, 2026

30.1%Verified-email coverage

491.1Average contacts per company

201-500Median size (employees)

0.6%Largest-city concentration · Shanghai

Sep 22, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

563

11-50

719

51-200

838

201-500

728

501-1,000

552

1,001-5,000

923

5,001-10,000

257

10001+

253

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for universities founded before 1800 are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “universities founded before 1800” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 717,127 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 22, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Universities founded before 1800 by location

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Every Universities founded before 1800 list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “universities founded before 1800”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many universities founded before 1800 are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 4,849 company matches for universities founded before 1800 worldwide as of September 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Penn State University tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most universities founded before 1800?

India leads with 798 companies, followed by Brazil (341) and the United States (304). Every universities founded before 1800 list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most universities founded before 1800?

Shanghai leads with 27 company records, followed by Sao Paulo (22) and Moscow (18).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 717,127 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 4,849 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 22, 2026.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.