QUIZ: Can you tell whether these rogue British uni names are real or fake?

You will never convince me Bishop Grosseteste uni exists


Although we have very little to actually be proud of, the UK can at least boast some very silly place names. Sandy Balls. Nether Wallop. And where place names lead, university names follow.

Now, of course I can’t give any examples here, or I’ll risk ruining the quiz. But rest assured, there are host of UK unis which have names that will put a tiny smirk on your face.

In fact, some of them even sound made up. But can you tell which ones are made up? Take this quiz and test your credentials.

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