Universities

University

University (/juːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/; from Latin universitas "a whole") is an institution of higher education and research which awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines. Universities typically provide undergraduate education and postgraduate education.

Etymology

The word university is derived from the Latin universitas magistrorum et scholarium, which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". The term was coined by the Italian University of Bologna, which, with a traditional founding date in 1088, is considered the first university.

Related Terms

• Academic degree
• Higher education
• Postgraduate education
• Undergraduate education
• Research
• Academia

See Also

• List of universities by country
• List of oldest universities in continuous operation
• List of collegiate secret societies
• List of largest universities by enrollment

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Universities
• Wikipedia's article - Universities

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