National university

This article is about the generic term. For universities offering doctoral degrees, see research university. For other uses, see National university (disambiguation).

A national university is mainly a university created or managed by a government, but which may also at the same time operate autonomously without direct control by the state.

In the United States, the term "national university" connotes the highest institutional level in education, differing in meaning from a "federally-chartered university."

Globally, some national universities are associated with national cultural or political aspirations. For example, the National University of Ireland during the early days of Irish independence collected a large amount of information about the Irish language and Irish culture. In Argentina, the national universities are the result of the 1918 Argentine university reform and subsequent reforms, which were intended to provide a secular university system without direct clerical or government influence by bestowing self-government on the institutions.

National University of Colombia, Chemistry department

List of national universities

Albania

See also: List of universities in Albania

Argentina

See also: List of universities in Argentina

• University of Buenos Aires

Australia

• Australian National University

Bangladesh

• National University of Bangladesh

Bhutan

• Royal University of Bhutan

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• University of Sarajevo

Brazil

See also: List of federal universities of Brazil

• University of Brasilia

Brunei

• Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Cambodia

• Institute of Foreign Languages
• Institute of Technology of Cambodia
• National University of Management
• Royal University of Agriculture
• Royal University of Fine Arts
• Royal University of Law and Economics
• Royal University of Phnom Penh
• University of Health Sciences

Canada

• Royal Military College of Canada

Chile

• University of Chile

China

See also: Types of universities and colleges in China § By institutional affiliation

See also: List of universities in China and National Key Universities

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• Fudan University
• Harbin Institute of Technology
• Nanjing University
• Xi'an Jiao Tong University
• Beihang University
• Beijing Institute of Technology
• Beijing Normal University
• Central South University
• Central University for Nationalities (Minzu University of China)
• Chongqing University
• Dalian University of Technology
• East China Normal University
• Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• Hunan University
• Jilin University
• Ocean University of China
• Tianjin University
• Tongji University
• University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
• Wuhan University
• Xiamen University
• Shandong University
• Sichuan University
• South China University of Technology
• Southeast University
• Sun Yat-sen University
• Peking University
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Tsinghua University
• University of Science and Technology of China
• Zhejiang University
• China Agricultural University
• Lanzhou University
• Nankai University
• National University of Defense Technology
• Northeastern University
• Northwest A&F University
• Northwestern Polytechnical University
• Renmin University of China

Colombia

• National University of Colombia
• University of Antioquia
• University of Valle
• University of Atlántico
• Industrial University of Santander
• University of Cartagena
• University of Cauca
• University of Pamplona
• University of Caldas
• University of Quindío
• University of Tolima
• South Colombian University
• University of Nariño
• Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia
• University of Cundinamarca
• University of the Llanos
• University of the Amazon
• University of Magdalena
• University of Córdoba (Colombia)
• University of Sucre
• Popular University of Cesar
• University of La Guajira
• Technological University of Chocó

Costa Rica

• Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC)
• Distance State University (UNED)
• National Technical University (UTN)
• National University of Costa Rica (UNA)
• University of Costa Rica (UCR)

Ecuador

• Amazonic State University (UEA)
• Armed Forces University – ESPE
• Agrarian Polytechnic College "Manuel Félix López" (ESPAM)
• Agrarian University of Ecuador (UAG)
• Bolívar State University (UEB)
• Central University of Ecuador)
• Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral
• Milagro State University (UNEMI)
• National Polytechnic School (Ecuador)
• National University of Chimborazo (UNACH)
• National University of Education (Ecuador)
• National University of Loja (UNL)
• Northern Technical University (UTN)
• Polytechnical State University of Carchi (UPEC)
• Polytechnical College of Chimborazo (ESPOCH)
• Regional Amazonic University "Ikiam"
• Secular University of Manabí "Eloy Alfaro" (ULEAM)
• Southern Manabí State University (UESM)
• Technical University of Ambato (UTA)
• Technical University of Babahoyo (UTB)
• Technical University of Cotopaxi (UTC)
• Technical University of Machala (UTMACH)
• Technical University of Manabí (UTM)
• University of Arts (Ecuador)
• University of Cuenca
• University of Guayaquil
• Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
• Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo
• Yachay University

Egypt

• Egyptian e-Learning University
• Galala University
• King Salman International University
• Alamein International University
• New Mansoura University
• Nile University
• Egypt University of Informatics

Equatorial Guinea

• National University of Equatorial Guinea

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)

• University of Eswatini

Guatemala

• Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

Guyana

• University of Guyana

Iceland

• University of Iceland

India

Institutes of National Importance (91 institutes)

• All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (7 functioning, 13 upcoming)
• Indian Institutes of Technology (23 functioning)
• National Institutes of Technology (31 functioning)
• Indian Institutes of Information Technology (23 functioning)
• Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology (1 functioning, 2 upcoming)
• Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (7 functioning, 1 upcoming)
• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (7 functioning, 4 upcoming)
• Indian Statistical Institute (Headquartered in Kolkata with 4 branches)
• School of Planning and Architecture (3 functioning)
• Indian Institutes of Management (20 functioning)

Central Universities of India

• Indian Institute of Science

• National Law Universities
• National Institute of Science Education and Research
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Indira Gandhi National Open University
• Pondicherry University
• Nalanda University
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• University of Delhi
• Tezpur University
• Assam University
• North-Eastern Hill University
• Mizoram University
• Rajiv Gandhi University
• Tripura University
• Nagaland University
• Manipur University
• Central University of Rajasthan
• Central University of Kashmir
• Central University of Jammu
• Central University of Gujarat
• Central University of Haryana

Indonesia

• Airlangga University
• Andalas University
• Bandung Institute of Technology
• Brawijaya University
• Diponegoro University
• Education University of Indonesia
• Gadjah Mada University
• Hasanuddin University
• International Islamic University of Indonesia
• IPB University
• Open University of Indonesia
• Malang State University
• Padang State University
• Padjadjaran University
• Sebelas Maret University
• Semarang State University
• Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology
• Surabaya State University
• Syiah Kuala University
• University of Indonesia
• University of North Sumatra
• Yogyakarta State University

Iran

• National University of Iran

Ireland

• National University of Ireland

Israel

See also: List of universities in Israel § Universities

Japan

See also: List of national universities in Japan

Kazakhstan

• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
• Kazakh National Medical University
• L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University

Latvia

See also: List of universities and colleges in Latvia

Lesotho

• National University of Lesotho

Malaysia

• International Islamic University Malaysia
• National Defence University of Malaysia
• National University of Malaysia
• Sultan Idris Education University
• Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia
• Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
• Universiti Malaysia Pahang
• Universiti Malaysia Perlis
• Universiti Malaysia Sabah
• Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
• Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
• Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
• Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
• Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
• Universiti Teknologi MARA
• Universiti Utara Malaysia
• University of Malaya
• University of Science, Malaysia
• University of Technology, Malaysia

Mexico

• National Autonomous University of Mexico
• National Polytechnic Institute

Mongolia

• National University of Mongolia

Myanmar

Further information: List of universities in Myanmar

Nepal

• Tribhuvan University

Pakistan

• National College of Arts
• National Defence University, Islamabad
• National Textile University
• National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
• National University of Modern Languages
• National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
• Quaid-i-Azam University

Panama

• Universidad Nacional de Panama

Paraguay

• Universidad Nacional de Asuncion
• Universidad Nacional de Concepción
• Universidad Nacional de Itapúa
• Universidad Nacional de Pilar
• Universidad Nacional de Villarrica
• Universidad Nacional del Este

Peru

See also: List of universities in Peru

• National University of San Marcos
• National University of Engineering
• National Agrarian University
• National University of Education "Enrique Guzmán y Valle"

Philippines

See also: State university and college (Philippines)

• University of the Philippines System, composed of eight (8) autonomous universities:
  • University of the Philippines Baguio
  • University of the Philippines Cebu
  • University of the Philippines Diliman
  • University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • University of the Philippines Manila
  • University of the Philippines Mindanao
  • University of the Philippines Visayas
  • University of the Philippines Open University

Poland

Further information: List of universities in Poland

Saudi Arabia

• King Saud University

Singapore

See also: List of universities in Singapore

• Nanyang Technological University
• National University of Singapore
• Singapore Institute of Technology
• Singapore Management University
• Singapore University of Social Sciences
• Singapore University of Technology and Design

Somalia

• Somali National University

South Korea

See also: List of national universities in South Korea

Sri Lanka

• University of Colombo (Western Province)
• University of Peradeniya (Central Province)
• University of Ruhuna (Southern Province)
• University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Western Province)
• University of Kelaniya (Western Province)
• University of Moratuwa (Western Province)
• University of Jaffna (Northern Province)
• Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Eastern Province)
• South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil (Eastern Province)
• Rajarata University (North Central Province)
• Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (Sabaragamuwa Province)
• Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya and Makandura (North Western Province)
• Uva Wellassa University (Uva Province)
• University of the Visual & Performing Arts (Western Province)
• Open University of Sri Lanka(distance education)
• University of Ceylon (defunct)
• University of Sri Lanka (defunct)

Switzerland

• École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
• ETH Zurich

Taiwan

See also: List of universities in Taiwan § Public universities and colleges

Among dozens of public universities, including six research universities:

• National Central University
• National Chung Cheng University
• National Cheng Kung University
• National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
• National Sun Yat-sen University
• National Taiwan University
• National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
• National Taiwan Normal University
• National Tsing Hua University

Thailand

• Burapha University
• Chiang Mai University
• Chulalongkorn University
• Kasetsart University
• Khon Kaen University
• King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
• King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
• King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
• Prince of Songkla University
• Mahidol University
• Silpakorn University
• Thaksin University
• Thammasat University
• Ubon Ratchathani University

Ukraine

• National Technical University of Ukraine
• National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
• National Yaroslav Mudryi Law Academy of Ukraine
• Odesa National University
• Oles Honchar Dnipro National University
• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

United States

See also: Morrill Land-Grant Acts, United States federal academies, and Bureau of Indian Education

In the United States, the term "national university" connotes the highest institutional level in education, differing in meaning from a "federally-chartered university." In the US, "national university" denotes regionally-outstanding institutions with at least a national admissions strategy, receipt of largescale grants, international research activity, endowments above $350 million, and regional excellence with respective prestige. Some prominent American public national universities include UVA, UF, and Indiana; while some prominent American private national universities include Penn, WUSTL, Cornell, and MIT. The concept of national American universities arguably has its origins in the birth of the Association of American Universities, however this association does not encapsulate all national universities in the United States.

Some of the US's federally-chartered places of higher education include:

• George Washington University, chartered by Congress in 1821; Washington long advocated for the establishment of a national university. It is a private institution not connected to the national government.
  • National University School of Law (1869-1954), now part of the George Washington law school
• Haskell Indian Nations University
• Ohio University, chartered in the Northwest Ordinance and first named American Western University
• Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
• United States Air Force Academy
• United States Coast Guard Academy
• United States Merchant Marine Academy
• United States Military Academy
• United States Naval Academy

Uruguay

• Universidad de la República

Vietnam

See also: National Key Universities of Vietnam

• Vietnam National University, Hanoi
• Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City

See also

• Polytechnics
• Public university
• University Revolution