Private university

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Private universities and private colleges are institutions of higher education that are not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. They may (and often do) receive tax breaks, public student loans, and grants from governments. Depending on their location, private universities may be subject to government regulation. Private universities may be contrasted with public universities and national universities. Many private universities are nonprofit organizations.