Private University
/ˈpraɪvət ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) An institution of higher education operated independently of direct government control and often funded through private means such as tuition, donations, and endowments.
The private university set its own admission standards and tuition rates.
- (n.) A university that may have distinct governance, financial structures, and regulatory requirements compared to public universities, typically subject to accreditation and education laws.
Legal frameworks for private universities differ from those applicable to public institutions.
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- private university
- private universities
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Commentary
The term 'private university' involves distinctions in governance and legal regulation relative to public universities, which is critical in educational law and policy contexts.
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