what is the oldest university not founded by a religious group?

Answer 1

Try figuring it out from this list:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_universities_in_continuous_operation

I looked at Oxford Uni and it seems it had no religious affiliation till 1300s.

You have no idea of the answer, do you?
You are convinced that all universities were started off by religious organisations, aren't you?
You're a USian, aren't you?
LOLz

Answer 2

University of Pennsylvania
November 27, 1779

That is the oldest one I could find