University
A university is a post-secondary institution that offers academic programs leading to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. Universities often comprise multiple faculties or schools, including sciences, humanities, engineering, law, and business.
Universities are distinguished by their commitment to both teaching and research, serving as hubs for knowledge creation, innovation, and professional training. Most modern universities are publicly or privately funded and recognized for fostering intellectual development, societal advancement, and international collaboration.
Universities operate under academic councils and are governed by chancellors, vice-chancellors, and boards. Their admissions, curriculum design, faculty recruitment, and student policies vary globally, influenced by regional education systems and accreditation standards.