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A public university is a college or university that is primarily funded by government money rather than private sources, making education more affordable for students. These institutions matter because they provide accessible higher education to broader populations and contribute significantly to research and workforce development in their communities.
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With over three million students, Indira Gandhi National Open University in Delhi, India, is one of the largest public universities in the word. 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 (or region) to another, largely depending on the specific education landscape. In contrast a private university is usually owned and operated by a private corporation (not-for-profit or for profit). Both types are often regulated, but to varying degrees, by the government.
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