Nalanda is one of the well-known ancient universities of India. It is located in Bihar, and was a Buddhist center of learning. It has also been called “one of the first great universities in recorded history. It a large Buddhist monastery in the ancient kingdom of Magadha.
Takshashila was an ancient capital city of Gandhara and a center of learning, what is now North-Western Pakistan. It is one of the most known Ancient universities of India. It is considered a place of religious and historical sanctity and was the seat of Vedic learning.
Vikramashila was one of the two most important centers of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala Empire. It was established by King Dharmapala and flourished for 400 years till 12th century until it was destroyed by the forces of Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji.
Valabhi University was established in Saurashtra of modern Gujarat at around 6th century and it flourished for 600 years till the 12th century. The University of Valabhi was an important center of Buddhist learning and championed the cause of Hinayana Buddhism.
Somapura Mahavihara was established by Dharmapala of Pala dynasty during the late 8th century in Bengal and flourished for 400 years till the 12th century. The University spread over 27 acres of which the main complex was 21 acres was one of the largest of its kind.
Jagaddala Mahavihara was a Buddhist monastery and seat of learning in Varendra, and is curently in Bangladesh. It was founded by the later kings of the Pala dynasty, which was the largest construction work undertaken by the Pala Kings.
Ancient Odantapuri University Ruins located on Hiranya Prabat in Bihar Sharif is also known as Odantpura vihar or Odantapuri Buddhist mahavira. Founded in the 8th century by emperor Gopala of Pala Dynasty, it flourished for 400 years till the 12th century.
Puspagiri University was a prominent seat of learning that flourished until the 11th century. The actual university campus, spread across three hilltops, contained several stupas, monasteries, temples, and sculptures in the architectural style of the Gupta period. century.