Research University

Short Definition

Research University is a university that emphasizes research, often with graduate programs and significant funding for research activities.

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Research University

Long definition: A research university is a higher education institution that places a strong emphasis on research activities alongside its educational mission. These universities are characterized by their commitment to advancing knowledge through extensive research programs, scholarly activities and the production of original academic work. Research universities often offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs and typically have faculty engaged in various research disciplines. They contribute significantly to scientific, technological and academic advancements.

Etymology: The term research comes from the Middle French word "recherche", which means "to seek or search". "University" is derived from the Latin word "universitas", which originally referred to a corporation or society but later evolved to mean an institution of higher learning. The combination of these words reflects the institution's commitment to seeking and disseminating knowledge.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• Doctoral University
• Research-Intensive University
• Graduate University

Examples of Use:

• Harvard University is renowned as a top-tier research university with extensive contributions to various academic fields.
• The government has allocated significant funding to support the research activities of research-intensive universities in the country.
• Stanford University is a leading graduate university known for its innovation and entrepreneurship programs.

Translations:
Spanish: Universidad de Investigación
French: Université de Recherche
German: Forschungsuniversität
Italian: Università di Ricerca
Portuguese: Universidade de Pesquisa
Japanese: 研究大学 (Kenkyū Daigaku)
Chinese (Simplified): 研究型大学 (Yánjiū Xíng Dàxué)
Hindi: अनुसंधान विश्वविद्यालय (Anusandhan Vishwavidyalay)

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Research University

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