Molbridge
Molbridge, also known as the Molbridge triangle, is a semi-official grouping of the three oldest, wealthiest, most prestigious and research-intensive universities in Estmere; the University of Damesbridge, the University of Tolbury and the University of Morwall. The name is a portmanteau term, combining the names of the three institutions (Morwall, Tolbury, Damesbridge).
As a term, it often refers to the three universities collectively, to the similarities between the institutions such as their shared use of the collegiate model, and of their heightened status compared to other Estmerish univerisites. The term often carries connotations of elitism.
Origins
Members
Founded | Institution | Location | Undergraduate enrollment (2020/21) | Postgraduate enrollment (2020/21) | Total enrollment (2020/21) | Budget (2020/21) | Academic staff (2020/21) | Motto | Colours | |||||||||||||||
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1087 | University of Damesbridge | Damesbridge, West Counties |
16,938 | 11,802 | 28,740 | €3.075 billion | 7,659 | Per dominum scio (By the Lord, I know) |
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1102 | University of Tolbury | Tolbury, Scitterland |
13,288 | 8,762 | 22,050 | €2.794 billion | 6,422 | Docentia scisco (With teaching, I come to know) |
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1298 | University of Morwall | Morwall, Greater Morwall |
85,782 | 35,052 | 120,834 | €10.413 billion | 37,037 | In sapiendo vita iucundissima est (There is no bliss in ignorance) |
Meaning
Rankings
National
The Molbridge universities tend to rank highly on Estmerish university league tables, with the triangle universities regularly topping the tables. It is rare for any of the three universities to be included on a rankings list or league table outside of the top five. Damesbridge and Tolbury usually take the top two spots, while Morwall usually places third or fourth.
University | The Standard (2021) | The Chartist (2021) | Eye University Guide (2021) |
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University of Damesbridge | 1 | 2 | 1 |
University of Morwall | 4 | 3 | 3 |
University of Tolbury | 2 | 1 | 2 |