Private university
Private University
A Private University (pronunciation: /ˈpraɪvɪt/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/) is a university that operates as an educational institution in which funding comes primarily from private sources rather than from a government.
Etymology
The term "Private University" is derived from the Latin word "privatus" meaning "private" and the Latin word "universitas" meaning "whole", "total", or "universe".
Definition
A Private University is a non-governmental institution of higher education and research, which, through appropriate authorization from an educational authority, can confer academic degrees. Private Universities are not administered by local, state, or national governments. Therefore, they maintain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition, rather than relying on mandatory taxation through public (government) funding.
Related Terms
- Public University: A university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities.
- Tuition: A payment made for instruction, especially for higher education.
- Higher Education: The stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology.
- Academic Degree: A qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university.
See Also
- List of private universities in the United States
- List of private universities in the United Kingdom
- List of private universities in Canada
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