The list of modern universities in Europe (1801–1940) contains all
universities
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that were founded in
Europe
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after the
French Revolution and before the end of
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...
. Universities are regarded as comprising all institutions of
higher education
Tertiary education (higher education, or post-secondary education) is the educational level following the completion of secondary education.
The World Bank defines tertiary education as including universities, colleges, and vocational schools ...
recognized as universities by the public or