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Xi'an Jiaotong–Liverpool University
Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a joint-venture university in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. It was founded in 2006 by a partnership between the University of Liverpool and Xi'an Jiaotong University. Undergraduate students at XJTLU earn two degrees: a degree from Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University and a degree from the University of Liverpool. Postgraduate students only receive a degree from the University of Liverpool. History On 28 September 2004, Xi’an Jiaotong University and the University of Liverpool signed a cooperative agreement to set up XJTLU. Construction on the campus for the proposed university started in August 2005, and the university was inaugurated on 29 May 2006. About 160 undergraduates enrolled in the first year. This number has increased to around 9,000 students on campus and a further 3,000 at the University of Liverpool on "2+2 programmes". Campus Location The campus is situated in 111 Renai Road, Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private University
Private universities and private colleges are higher education institutions not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. However, they often receive tax breaks, public student loans, and government grants. Depending on the country, private universities may be subject to government regulations. Private universities may be contrasted with public universities and national universities which are either operated, owned or institutionally funded by governments. Additionally, many private universities operate as nonprofit organizations. Across the world, different countries have different regulations regarding accreditation for private universities and as such, private universities are more common in some countries than in others. Some countries do not have any private universities at all. Africa Egypt Egypt currently has 21 public universities with about two million students and 23 private universities with 60,000 students. Egypt has many private universities in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
