Ranked by the Times Higher Education as the 16th highest for the total research grants awarded and in the Financial Times Top 10 for research productivity and industrial grant income, The University dates back to 1881 receiving its Charter in 1903 and is associated with eight Nobel Laureates.
Chuo kikuu hiki kilianzishwa mwaka wa 1881 na kupewa chata chake mwaka wa 1903 na kinajihusisha na watu wanane waliopewa tuzo ya Nobeli.