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A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees at all levels (bachelor, master, and doctorate) in a variety of subjects. A university provides both tertiary and quaternary education. The word university is derived from the Latin universitas, meaning corporation, since the first medieval European universities were simply groups of scholars.
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Because of the above definition, there is some controversy regarding what is the world's oldest university. If we consider university simply as a higher education institution, then it is Shangyang, which originated before the 21st century BC in China. In the western world, the choice is between Takshashila, Nalanda and Al-Azhar University. If we consider the original meaning of the word (from the latin "universitas": a corporation of students), then universities are a medieval European phenomenon and the oldest university is the University of Bologna in northern Italy (founded in 1088 and known as "Alma Mater Studiorum").
Students at Takshashila University, founded in Taxila (Pakistan) from around the 7th century BC, were given academic titles after graduating from one of its many courses. Nalanda University, founded in Bihar (India) from around the 5th century BC, also gave academic titles to its graduates, while also offering post-graduate courses. Al-Azhar University, founded in Cairo (Egypt) in the 10th century, offered a variety of post-graduate degrees, and is usually regarded as the first full-fledged university.
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Not too late to donate your books to the PRSSA book drive! They will be sent to the University of Ghana & the National University of Vietnam
Vietnam National University - An entity created in 1995 and comprising several universities and faculties in Ho Chi Minh City. Provides academic information and links to member institutes. [Vietnamese, English]
Centre for International Education - Responsible for cooperation with institutes abroad in providing graduate programs as well as short term courses and conferences. Students are able to complete portions of programs with overseas universities in Vietnam. Lists of staff and programs.
Foreign Language Centre - Arranges study programs abroad. Details of courses and guide to fees for several countries including Switzerland and Singapore.
Hanoi School of Business - This relatively new institute offers MBA programs as well as corporate training and consulting services. Provides overview of training programs and services offered.
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University of Natural Sciences - Located in Ho Chi Minh City. Presents detailed information on programs, departments and facilities.
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University of Social Sciences and Humanities Ho Chi Minh City - Details the organization covering both admistrative and academic areas. Students can participte in forums, write journals and view marks and schedules. [Vietnamese, English]
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