 Certificate awarded to Alice Marsh in 1878[1] | |
| Administrator | University of London |
|---|---|
| Skills tested | Humanities and sciences |
| Purpose | Degree level qualification for women |
| Year started | 1869 (admission 1868) |
| Year terminated | 1878 |
| Languages | English |
The General Examination for Women was an examination of the University of London first held in May 1869 that enabled women to receive a Certificate of Proficiency from the university but not a degree. It was a precursor to the award of degrees to women by the university a decade later. The first nine candidates to take the exam are sometimes known as "the London Nine".