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66-420: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru , together known as KMC , are two private medical colleges in the state of Karnataka , India, established in 1953 and 1955. The colleges are constituent units of Manipal Academy of Higher Education , an Institution of Eminence and deemed university . The colleges were established as a single institution in 1953 by T M A Pai with

132-612: A public-private partnership . From their establishment in 1953, until 1993, the colleges were affiliated with public universities in Karnataka. The colleges were affiliated to Karnatak University from their establishment until 1964. They were affiliated to Mysore University from 1965 to 1980 and to Mangalore University from 1981 to 1992. In 1993, KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore, along with colleges of dental surgery in Manipal and Mangalore were given deemed university status to form

198-583: A 60% increase since the establishment of HEC in 2002. The HEC digital library now provides access to over 20,000 leading research journals, covering about 75% of the world's peer-reviewed scientific journals. Until 1991, there were only two recognized private universities in Pakistan: Aga Khan University , established in 1983, and Lahore University of Management Sciences , established in 1985. By 1997, there were 10 private universities. From 2001–2002, this number had doubled to 20. Among

264-592: A circular soliciting comments and suggestions on the draft regulations for the Minimum Standard Requirements (MSR) for medical colleges across India. Aligning with the MCI/NMC regulations, the proposed list consisted of 23 departments, including Respiratory Medicine as ‘required departments’ to run the MBBS course, and a 30-day timeframe was allocated for feedback and responses. On August 16, 2023,

330-635: A distinction between free institutions (as in free from the State), which are recognized and funded by the Communities of Belgium (the State until 1990) and follow the same rules and laws as fully public universities, and fully private institutions, which are not recognized nor funded by the authorities, and thus do not issue valid degrees. Private ( free ) institutions are predominantly Catholic: UCLouvain , KU Leuven or Saint-Louis University, Brussels . On

396-469: A gazette notification was published, which highlighted that three departments (Departments of Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) were excluded from the list of required departments for running undergraduate courses, while a new department (Department of Integrative Medical Research) was included. Also department of Yoga was recommended to be setup in every medical college by NMC. A significant point of contention

462-568: A large Health Sciences Library and a Museum of Anatomy and Pathology. KMC Mangaluru is located in Mangaluru . The campus at Mangaluru is split into the Centre for Basic Sciences at Bejai and the main campus at Light House Hill Road . The campus includes six teaching hospitals, the T M A Pai Convention Centre and a large indoor sports complex. The colleges are 60 km (37 mi) apart. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

528-520: A license to practice medicine in the country. The guidelines introduced changes and updates, including the expansion of recognition of medical qualifications from certain countries and the requirement for FMGs to pass the Screening Test for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGE). To be recognised as qualified to practice medicine in India, FMGs must be in possession of a valid medical qualification from

594-765: A private institution to be called " université ", and most of the universities in France are public. In France, grandes écoles are part of an alternative educational system that operates alongside the mainstream French public university system . Grandes écoles can be public , semi-private or private, but the most prestigious ones are public. These institutions operate mostly in engineering studies and business administration. The best-known semi-private grandes écoles are generally business, engineering, and humanities schools; they are generally managed by chambers of commerce and industry, with capital open to other private companies. Other grandes écoles are entirely private, but this

660-596: A recognised medical institution and to have passed the FMGE, a mandatory examination that measures the knowledge and skills of FMGs in various areas of medicine. The process for obtaining a license to practice medicine in India under the new guidelines involves several steps, including applying for recognition of the medical qualification with the NMC, registering with the Medical Council of India (MCI), and applying to take

726-461: A requirement for all foreign institutions endeavoring to operate businesses in the country. Almost all the private universities in Ghana focus on similar areas of academic study, including business administration, human resources, accounting, information technology, and related fields, which are offered by universities like Ashesi , Regent , Valley View , and Ghana Telecom , among others. In addition,

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792-657: A senior resident. KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore admit 250 students each for the undergraduate MBBS course. Admission is based on the 'All India Rank' obtained in NEET (UG) conducted by NTA . 20% of the MBBS seats in KMC Mangalore are retained for candidates from Karnataka as part of the public private partnership. Admissions to postgraduate and super specialty courses are based on the rank obtained in NEET (PG) and NEET (SS) respectively. Admissions to nursing, physiotherapy, psychology and other allied health courses are based on

858-417: A sufficient number of high-quality medical professionals across the nation, promote universal healthcare with a community health perspective, and make medical services accessible to all citizens. It also supports national health goals, encourages medical professionals to integrate the latest research, maintains ethical standards, and provides a flexible structure to adapt to evolving needs, all while implementing

924-570: A teaching hospital of the Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. Manipal Hospitals uses IBM Watson for Oncology since 2016. Watson is the first commercially available cognitive computing cloud platform that analyzes high volumes of data understands complex queries and proposes evidence based answers for them. Manipal Hospitals have become the first in the country and the second in the world to implement IBM Watson for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. In April 2019 Manipal Hospitals

990-479: A transparent assessment of medical institutions and a grievance redressal mechanism. Thus, it has the responsibility to recognize new medical colleges across India, approve the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) syllabus, set national medical undergraduate curriculum standards, assess medical infrastructure, and maintain oversight of medical practice in India. On June 26, 2023, the NMC issued

1056-483: Is a chain of multi-specialty hospitals in India. The hospitals trace their origins to the Kasturba Medical College. It is the second largest healthcare provider in India. Its network spread across 28 locations in India. The first hospital of the chain was established in 1991 in Bengaluru . In 1997, the second hospital of the chain was established as KMC Hospital (Ambedkar Circle), a 251-bed tertiary care hospital and also

1122-1123: Is due to the form of testing in schools in Taiwan, in which students take a national entrance exam to determine their university qualifications. The most well known private university is Fu Jen Catholic University , and the oldest is Tunghai University . Since the 1990s, several private universities have opened in Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh City Open University being one of the first. Some characteristics of Vietnamese private universities as of 2010 are high (very high in some cases) tuition fees, poor infrastructure, limited faculty, and human resources. Private universities are often named after scholars ( Fulbright University Vietnam, Vo Truong Toan University, Nguyen Trai University, Luong The Vinh University, Chu Van An University, Yersin University, Phan Chau Trinh University), or heroes/legends ( Hung Vuong University, Quang Trung University); although there are exceptions such as FPT University , named after

1188-540: Is home to several private universities, including Sohar University , the University of Nizwa , Middle East College , and the German University of Technology in Oman . These universities offer a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in fields such as business, engineering, and information technology. Private universities in Oman offer a more personalized and interactive learning experience, as

1254-731: Is one private university in Madaba city, the American University of Madaba (AUM) . There are 11 private universities and colleges in Kuwait . There are 19 private universities in Lebanon. Among these, the American University of Beirut and the Lebanese American University are internationally acknowledged. The languages used for teaching in private universities are mainly French and English ; Arabic

1320-611: Is rarer, and they sometimes establish partnerships with public universities. National Medical Commission The National Medical Commission ( NMC ) is a statutory body in India that regulates medical education , medical professionals, institutes, and research. Established on 25 September 2020, it replaced the Medical Council of India . The Commission grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical schools, grants registration to medical practitioners, and monitors medical practice and assesses

1386-509: Is responsible for the accreditation of these institutes and degrees. These mostly provide undergraduate degrees with a few providing postgraduate degrees. The Informatics Institute of Sri Lanka (IIT), NSBM Green University (NSBM), Horizon Campus and Sri Lanka Institute for Information Technology (SLIIT) are examples. Some foreign universities franchise parts of their degree courses in Sri Lanka with local institutes. Students are charged for

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1452-624: Is the NMC's decision to remove three vital departments—Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation—from MBBS curricula and their affiliated hospitals. This controversial move has been challenged through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court. The petition contends that the UGMEB's decision undermines the standards of medical education previously established by

1518-616: Is the basic undergraduate medical degree awarded by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education at both the colleges after nine semesters of coursework and one year of internship. Postgraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) are awarded after three years of residential training. Integrated MD–PhD and PhD Programs to train physician-scientists to take up a research career. Postdoctoral Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) degrees are awarded after three years of postdoctoral super specialty training as

1584-742: Is widely used in religious universities and Armenian is used in the Armenian university. The first university opened in Lebanon was the Syrian Protestant College in 1866 (which became the American University of Beirut in 1921). It was founded by Daniel Bliss, a Protestant missionary. The second university opened in Lebanon was the Université Saint-Joseph , founded by the Jesuits in 1875. Oman

1650-693: The American University in Cairo , the German University in Cairo , The British University in Egypt , the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport , Misr University for Science and Technology , Misr International University , Future University in Egypt and the Modern Sciences and Arts University . In addition to the state-funded national and private universities in Egypt , international university institutions were founded in

1716-823: The FPT Corporation and Tan Tao University in Tan Tao Group . In Vietnam, there are also "semi-private university"; schools in this category which can receive partial financial support from the government. Almost all private universities have to invite professors and lecturers from state universities. Many lecturers from state-owned universities take up positions in private universities after their retirement. There are numerous private universities and independent faculties in Armenia , mostly in Yerevan . As of 2022, there are 31 private higher education institutions in

1782-679: The International University Vienna , whose accreditation was withdrawn in 2003 due to academic misconduct; Imadec University , whose first accreditation period ended in January 2006 and was not renewed; TCM Privatuniversität Li Shi Zhen in Vienna , whose accreditation period ended 2009 without renewal students; and PEF Private University of Management Vienna , which closed for economic reasons in March 2012. Belgium makes

1848-540: The New Administrative Capital and are hosting branches of Universities from abroad. The Knowledge Hub (TKH) and European Universities in Egypt (EUE) are among these institutions. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church doctrine embraces traditional higher institutions in Ethiopia . Modern higher education could be traced back to the regime of Emperor Haile Selassie , with the first university,

1914-539: The Private Universities Act, 1992 was instituted, consolidated, and re-enacted as the Private Universities Act, 2010 . All private universities must be approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) before they are given a permit to operate. As of April 2018, there were 97 private universities in Bangladesh . Private institutions must confer the students with external programs such as BDTVEC,

1980-727: The UGC (Establishment and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations, 2003 . Per the UGC act and these regulations, private universities are established by acts of state legislative assemblies and listed by the UGC in the Gazette upon receiving the relevant act. As confirmed by the ruling of the Supreme Court of India , recognition by the UGC is required for the university to operate. Also, per

2046-529: The pre-clinical section at Manipal and the clinical section in Mangalore at Wenlock District Hospital . Manipal and Mangalore were then a part of the erstwhile Madras state . The government of Madras granted land to establish a college and permitted the use of government hospitals for training medical students. The first batch of students arrived in Mangalore in 1955 for their clinical training. In 1956,

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2112-720: The 2003 regulations, the UGC sends committees to inspect the private universities and publishes their inspection report. The UGC publishes and regularly updates the lists of private universities. As of 23 August 2022 , the UGC lists 421 private universities. As of 2010 , Japan had 597 private universities, 86 national universities , and 95 public universities . Private universities thus account for over 75% of all universities in Japan. A large number of junior colleges in Japan are private and like public and national universities, many private universities use National Center Test for University Admissions as an entrance exam . There

2178-455: The 21st century. However, since then, Ghana has seen a flood of private universities and colleges established – a reflection of the country's stable governance and the pace of economic growth. Most of these universities are not known to be sponsored by foreign corporate organizations or government universities and the aim is to avoid the Ghanaian government's excessive payment of bonds, which is

2244-509: The Auston Institute of Management, Singapore. The Sri Lanka campus was established in 2010 and is a Board of Investment or (BOI) company. It retains a similar focus to the home campus and occupies a prime spot along Colombo's famous Galle Road. In Taiwan , private universities are typically not as prestigious as some public (national) universities. They are not ranked as high as public institutions and cost nearly twice as much. This

2310-968: The FMGE. Upon passing the FMGE, FMGs can then apply for a license to practice medicine in India with the NMC. Functions of Medical Advisory Council: The commission consists of four autonomous boards: The NMC consists of 33 members, including: a) a Chairperson (medical professionals only) b) 10 ex officio Members: c) 22 Part-time Members: Of these at least 60% of the members must be medical practitioners. The National Medical Commission (NMC), India's apex medical education regulator, has faced numerous controversies and internal conflicts that have raised questions about its effectiveness and governance. The NMC has been grappling with internal discord among its four autonomous boards—Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB), Ethical Medical Review Board (EMRB), and Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB). These conflicts have resulted in inconsistent decisions, leading to

2376-496: The Manipal Academy of Higher Education. In 2017, KMC Mangalore agreed to build a super specialty hospital at District Wenlock Hospital and extended its public private partnership with the government of Karnataka for another 33 years, i.e., until 2050. KMC Manipal is located in the university town of Manipal , a suburb in Udupi , Karnataka. It is situated within the campus of Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The campus at Manipal has

2442-609: The NMC has failed to regulate effectively, with calls for increased oversight from the NMC secretariat. The National Medical Commission (NMC) was established in January 2019 by way of an ordinance, which later achieved permanency in the form of a law, after being passed by the Indian Parliament and approved by the President of India on August 8, 2019. It replaced the earlier Medical Council of India. This act aims to enhance medical education accessibility and quality, ensure

2508-528: The NMC’s own Undergraduate Medical Education Regulations (UGMSR) 2020. Furthermore, it argues that this removal diminishes the specialty healthcare services that these departments have historically provided in medical college hospitals. The department of Respiratory Medicine (earlier called the Department of Tuberculosis, Department of Tuberculosis, and Department of Chest Diseases and TB and Respiratory Diseases)

2574-675: The University College of Addis Ababa (now called the Addis Ababa University or AAU) formed in 1950. In 1954, the Haramaya University opened. As of 2022, there are 83 private universities, 42 public universities, and more than 35 institutions of higher learning. There are 16,305 students enrolled in higher education as a whole. There were a few private universities in Ghana before the beginning of

2640-652: The University Grant Commission (UGC), is the primary regulator of higher education in Pakistan . It also facilitates the development of the higher educational system in Pakistan. Its main purpose is to upgrade the schools to be world-class centers of education, research, and development. It also plays a leading role in building a knowledge-based economy in Pakistan by giving out hundreds of doctoral scholarships for education abroad every year. Despite

2706-429: The colleges became part of the expanded Mysore state which was then renamed as Karnataka. The clinical program commenced at Manipal in 1969 with the setting up of Kasturba Hospital. The colleges were later separated with the establishment of a pre-clinical section in Mangalore. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore is attached to three government hospitals and was the first medical institution in India to be established as

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2772-487: The contrary, the Free University of Brussels (nowadays split into ULB and VUB ) was founded by masonic individuals. All of these institutions began to be recognized by the State from 1891 onwards. It is forbidden by law to call a fully private institution "university" or "faculty", meaning fully private (non- free ) 'universities' have limited visibility. Bulgaria has many private universities, among which

2838-530: The country, most notably the American University of Armenia and the Eurasia International University . In Austria , educational institutions must be authorized by the country to legally grant academic degrees . All state-run universities are governed by the 2002 Austrian Universities' and University Degree Programmes' Organisation Act (Federal Law Gazette No. 120/2002). In 1999, a federal law ( Universitäts-Akkreditierungsgesetz )

2904-563: The criticism of the HEC, its creation had a positive impact on higher education in Pakistan. Its two-year report for 2004 to 2006 states that according to the Institute of Scientific Information, the total number of publications appearing in the 8,000 leading journals indexed in the Web of Science arising out of Pakistan in 2005 was 1,259 articles, representing a 41% increase over the past two years and

2970-467: The education and skill enhancement of undergraduate medical students. The Indian Chest Society (ICS), which is the largest body representing the specialty of Respiratory Medicine, has strongly opposed the action taken by the NMC and requested the NMC to withdraw its UGMEB 2023 guidelines with immediate effect and reinstate the department of Respiratory Medicine as a ‘required’ department for medical colleges running undergraduate courses across India. The NMC

3036-544: The first to gain degree awarding status was Hajvery University, Lahore (HU), established in 1990. From 2003–2004, Pakistan had a total of 83 private degree granting institutions. There are nine private universities in Saudi Arabia . In Sri Lanka , state-recognized private institutes are allowed to award degrees under Section 25A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978. The University Grants Commission

3102-557: The frequent withdrawal of public notices. Reports have highlighted issues such as conflicting penalties and approvals for medical institutions, delays in decision-making, and poor internal consultations, which have been flagged to the Union Health Ministry. This turmoil has been exacerbated by high-profile controversies, including the NEET paper leak and concerns about declining standards in medical education. Critics argue that

3168-643: The largest awarding body in the country, BTEC , and Cambridge International Examinations pathways. Accreditation by the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council (BDNAC) is crucial to establish a private institution. Private universities have been established in Cambodia since 1997. Since 2003, joint-partnership private universities have been established in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Typically,

3234-485: The medical infrastructure in India. It was earlier established for 6 months by an ordinance in January 2019 and later became a permanent law passed by Parliament of India and later approved by President of India on 8 August 2019. The NITI Aayog recommended the replacement of Medical Council of India (MCI) with National Medical Commission (NMC). The NMC bill was passed by parliament and approved by President on 8 August 2019. National Medical Commission ordinance

3300-461: The most common reason for patients seeking medical consultation, and chronic respiratory diseases pose a substantial burden on the population, the department of Respiratory Medicine has become essential for the MBBS program. It has provided undergraduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patients with respiratory diseases. Over the years, this department has not only catered to patient care but has also significantly contributed to

3366-482: The most renowned are New Bulgarian University , located in the capital city Sofia ; Burgas Free University ; Varna Free University and American University in Bulgaria . Finland does not officially recognize private universities but does not explicitly forbid them either. Helsinki School of Business is an example of one such educational institution operating in this market. Since 1880, it has been illegal for

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3432-778: The partners may include a Chinese university and a non-Chinese institution. English is often the only language of instruction at such universities and many focus on providing a comprehensive liberal arts education modeled after research universities in the United States and Europe. Universities in India are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 . Private universities in India are regulated under

3498-652: The recent discovery of oil and gas in commercial quantities has influenced the development of oil and gas management courses within the private universities' curricula. Libya has several recognized private education institutions and universities that have been approved by the Ministry of Higher Education. They are ranked and qualified to specialize in academic programs in Business Administration, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, and Humanitarianism. The National Universities Commission of Nigeria holds

3564-683: The responsibility to approve private universities and accredit their courses. This ensures a minimum standard in curriculum and teaching. There are currently 60 approved private universities in Nigeria and many applications are being processed. In South Africa , there are many distinctions between public universities and what are officially termed private higher education institutions. Recognized private higher education institutions include Akademia ( af ), Regent Business School , Eduvos , Varsity College , Vega School , Milpark , Midrand Graduate Institute , and Regenesys Business School . Numerous private universities were established in Bangladesh after

3630-428: The same privileges including social security, foreign law, and state scholarships as students at state universities. Educational services of private universities are not subject to value added tax , and donations are tax-deductible. Accreditations must be renewed regularly and can be withdrawn, e.g., in the case of repeated academic misconduct as happened in 2003 when the accreditation of International University Vienna

3696-445: The score obtained in the Manipal Entrance Test. The examinations at KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore are conducted by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education according to guidelines laid down by the National Medical Commission . All exams are paperless and are written on a biometric secured tablet using a stylus. Unlike most medical colleges in India, KMC Mangalore is attached to both government and private hospitals. Manipal Hospitals

3762-621: The student-teacher ratio is typically lower and there are more opportunities for hands-on learning. Additionally, private universities in Oman often have more flexible curriculums and can respond quickly to changing labor markets and global trends.   All private universities in Oman must be recognized by the Omani Ministry of Higher Education to offer degree programs and receive approval for new degrees. The Ministry has procedures and standards that all universities must meet to receive accreditation and recognition as an institution of higher education. The Higher Education Commission (HEC), formerly

3828-403: The study (some of these institutes are state-funded institutions of their home countries) and these charges are often a fraction of the cost of studying in the home countries of these institutions. Efforts to establish private universities have been blocked due to protests from state universities' undergraduates and leftist political parties. Many private colleges have sprung up since, including

3894-721: The term "university" as opposed to "private university" in their advertisements in all languages except German while still complying with Austrian law. While the legal definition of "private university" prohibits funding by the federal government of Austria, funding by other public bodies is not prohibited. Consequently, some of Austria's private universities are partly or wholly funded by provincial governments, while others are fully privately funded. Accreditation of private universities began in 2001. As of 2020 , Austria has 16 private universities. Most are small (fewer than 1000 students) and specialize in only one or two fields of study. Four former private universities are not accredited anymore:

3960-482: Was approved by most states and after its approval by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi it was to be proposed as final bill in the parliamentary sessions by the Minister of health and family welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan . It was passed by both houses of Parliament in 2019. President of India approved the National Medical Commission Bill 2019 on 8 August 2019 and it became a law. In 2021, the NMC revised its guidelines for foreign medical graduates (FMGs) seeking to obtain

4026-473: Was brought in to replace Medical Council of India in early 2019 through an ordinance issued in January 2019, by the President of India. The Supreme Court had allowed the Central Government to replace the medical council and with the help of five specialised doctors monitor the medical education system in India, from July 2017. The planning commission recommended the replacement of Medical Council of India (MCI) with National Medical Commission (NMC). The decision

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4092-417: Was compelled to revise the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) 2024 guidelines after the Madras High Court expressed concerns regarding the inclusion of the term “Gender Identity Disorder” in the MBBS curriculum. This decision highlights the sensitive nature of educational content and the regulatory body’s responsiveness to judicial oversight, reflecting the ongoing debates surrounding medical education and

4158-402: Was initially established in medical colleges and tertiary care hospitals to address the significant burden of tuberculosis in India. Over time, it evolved to meet the rising burden of chronic lung diseases such as COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis (often a sequel of tuberculosis), interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. Given that respiratory symptoms are

4224-705: Was looking forward to acquire Medanta Hospitals . The deal however fell through since the two parties could not agree on the share price. In 2021, Manipal Hospitals acquired Columbia Asia 's India hospital chain for Rs 2,100 crore. Private university 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. Egypt currently has 21 public universities with about two million students and 23 private universities with 60,000 students. Egypt has many private universities including

4290-535: Was passed to allow the accreditation of private universities. The Akkreditierungsrat (Accreditation Council) evaluates applicants and issues recommendations to the responsible Austrian accreditation authority (the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science & Research). Accreditation by the council yields a couple of privileges: degrees issued by accredited private universities have the same legal status as those issued by state-run universities. Private universities can appoint or promote professors . Their students enjoy

4356-413: Was withdrawn. In 2006, when the accreditation of Imadec University expired, the Accreditation Council rejected any renewal requests. Austrian law provides that private universities in Austria must use the term Privatuniversität ("private university") in their German names, although their formal names in other languages are not regulated. Thus, there is the possibility of private institutions employing

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