Series 29 of University Challenge began on 13 September 1999, with the final on 9 May 2000.
Results
Winning teams are highlighted in bold. Teams with green scores (winners) returned in the next round, while those with red scores (losers) were eliminated. Teams with orange scores have lost, but survived as the first round losers with the highest losing scores. A score in italics indicates a match decided on a tie-breaker question. A score in brown indicates third place.
First round
Highest Scoring Losers Playoffs
Second round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
The trophy and title were awarded to the Durham team comprising John Stewart, Nick Allan, Nick Ledger and Colin Telfer. The trophy was presented by Jeremy Paxman.