Public university

A public university, state university, or public college is a university or college that is owned by the state or receives significant funding from a government. Whether a national university is considered "public" varies from one country to another, largely depending on the specific education landscape. In contrast a private university is usually owned and operated by a private corporation.

Both types are often regulated, but to varying degrees, by the government.

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