Private university

Private universities and private colleges are higher education institutions not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. However, they often receive tax breaks, public student loans, and government grants. Depending on the country, private universities may be subject to government regulations.

Private universities may be contrasted with public universities and national universities which are either operated, owned or institutionally funded by governments.
Additionally, many private universities operate as nonprofit organizations.

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