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Sign in to savethumb|Alma Mater (New York sculpture)|Alma Mater by [[Daniel Chester French, Columbia University. The alma mater, meaning "nourishing mother" in Latin, is one of the most enduring symbols of the university. The phrase is associated with the University of Bologna, Italy, founded in 1088.]]
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A university is an institution of higher education represented by enduring symbols like the "alma mater" (Latin for "nourishing mother"), with the concept historically associated with the University of Bologna, founded in 1088. Universities serve as educational centers where students pursue advanced learning beyond secondary school.
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- Field of work
- higher education
- Follows
- baccalaureate
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- Main Quadrangle, University of Sydney (cropped).jpg
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- History
- Definition
- Academic freedom
- Antecedents
- Medieval Europe
- Early modern universities
- Modern universities
- National universities
- Intergovernmental universities
- Organization
- Around the world
- Classification
- Colloquial usage
- Cost
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|Alma Mater (New York sculpture)|Alma Mater by [[Daniel Chester French, Columbia University. The alma mater, meaning "nourishing mother" in Latin, is one of the most enduring symbols of the university. The phrase is associated with the University of Bologna, Italy, founded in 1088.]]
A university () is an institution of tertiary education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. University is derived from the Latin phrase , which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.