Higher Education Institution
/ˈhaɪər ɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən ɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An organization legally recognized to provide education beyond secondary school, including colleges and universities, often subject to specific regulatory frameworks.
The higher education institution complied with accreditation standards to maintain its funding eligibility.
Forms
- higher education institution
- higher education institutions
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Commentary
The term is often used in legal texts to define the scope of entities subject to education laws and funding regulations.
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