Private universities and private colleges are higher education institutions not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments . However, they often receive tax breaks , public student loans, and government grants. Depending on the country, private universities may be subject to government regulations. Private universities may be contrasted with public universities and national universities which are either operated, owned and or institutionally funded by governments. Additionally, many private universities operate as nonprofit organizations .
45-695: FMH may refer to: Fatima Memorial Hospital , in Lahore, Pakistan Federal Ministry of Health (Nigeria) Feminist Mormon Housewives , a blog Fetal-maternal haemorrhage Finchley Memorial Hospital , in North Finchley, London Fischmarkt Hamburg-Altona , a German logistics company Foederatio Medicorum Helveticorum, literally "Swiss Medical Association" Frederick Memorial Hospital , in Frederick County, Maryland, United States α-Fluoromethylhistidine ,
90-571: 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
135-621: 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
180-761: 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
225-457: 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,
270-533: A synthetic inhibitor of histidine decarboxylase Modern and Humanist France (French: France moderne et humaniste ), a French political faction Otis Air National Guard Base / Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod , part of Joint Base Cape Cod in Massachusetts, United States Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title FMH . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
315-571: A total of 510 beds and specializes in the field of maternal and child healthcare center. FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry , established in 2001, is a private college of medicine and dentistry which is located in Shadman, Lahore. The college is accredited by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council and affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, Lahore . The Fatima Memorial Hospital
360-1391: Is attached as a teaching hospital. Saida Waheed College of Nursing, established in 1998 and named after Begum Saida Waheed, is a private college of nursing which is located on Raiwind Road, Lahore . The college is accredited by the Pakistan Nursing Council and affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, Lahore . FMH Institute of Allied Health Sciences FMH Centre for Postgraduate Training FMS Centre for Health Research Hospital Services [ edit ] Clinical Services [ edit ] Internal Medicine Gastroenterology Pulmonology Nephrology including Dialysis Unit Rheumatology Endocrinology Neurology Cardiology Dermatology Psychiatry Oncology Physiotherapy Clinical Nutrition and Dietary Services Speech and Language Pathology Audiology Department of Emergency Special Facility [ edit ] General Surgery Orthopedics and Skeletal Trauma ENT Ophthalmology Urology Bariatric Surgery Maternal and Child Health [ edit ] Obstetrics and Gynaecology Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit Pediatrics Neonatology Dentistry [ edit ] Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery References [ edit ] ^ Newspaper,
405-1056: 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
450-528: 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
495-697: 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
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#1732868700043540-504: 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
585-702: 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
630-672: 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
675-799: 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
720-653: 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
765-524: 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,
810-523: 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,
855-696: 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
900-2171: The (June 2, 2011). "A tribute" . DAWN.COM . ^ Qureshi, Zafar Iqbal (June 26, 2002). "Outsourcing at Fatima Memorial Hospital" . Asian Case Research Journal . 06 (01): 15–26. doi : 10.1142/S0218927502000208 – via CrossRef. External links [ edit ] Official website v t e Fatima Memorial System Hospitals Fatima Memorial Hospital Institutes FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry Saida Waheed College of Nursing FMH Institute of Allied Health Sciences FMH Centre for Postgraduate Training FMS Centre for Health Research v t e Health in Pakistan Services List of hospitals Dentistry Health care Medical tourism Nuclear medicine Nursing Pharmaceutical industry Emergency medical services Government Ministry of Health NIH NIV DRA National Institute of Population Studies Provincial health departments Balochistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Punjab Sindh Health issues CoViD-19 Family planning HIV/AIDS Poliomyelitis Dengue Obesity Smoking Drug addiction Suicide Organizations List of medical organizations Councils PMDC CPSP PNC PhCP PVMC NCH Schooling Allopathic medicine Dentistry Nursing Pharmacy Physiotherapy Veterinary medicine Media Journal of Pakistan Medical Association [REDACTED] Healthcare in Pakistan v t e Healthcare institutes in Lahore Universities King Edward Medical University (KEMU) University of Health Sciences (UHS) University of Lahore (UOL) University of
945-716: 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
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#1732868700043990-450: 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
1035-501: 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
1080-2219: The Punjab Fatima Jinnah Medical College Shaikh Zayed Medical and Dental College PG King Edward Medical University UHS College of Physicians and Surgeons Gulab Devi Institute of Public Health, Lahore Punjab Institute of Cardiology UOP Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute Nursing UG The Children's Hospital CMH KEMU Mayo Lady Aitchison Lady Willingdon Lahore General Services Sir Ganga Ram UHS Allama Iqbal / Jinnah Saida Waheed Shalamar UOP (Shaikha Fatima Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences) PG Postgraduate College of Nursing Shaukat Khanum UHS Saida Waheed Shalamar Pharmacy Hajvery Lahore College for Women University Superior University University of Central Punjab UHS Lahore Pharmacy College UOL UOP University College of Pharmacy University of Sargodha (Akhtar Saeed College of Pharmaceutical Sciences) Lahore College of Pharmaceutical Sciences UVAS Veterinary Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Allied health sciences KEMU UHS Ace Allama Iqbal The Children's Hospital de'Montmorency Fatima Memorial System Gulab Devi Institute of Public Health, Lahore Lahore Punjab Institute of Cardiology Services UOL UVAS UOP (Shaikha Fatima Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences) Paramedicine Arif Memorial Paramedical College Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fatima_Memorial_System&oldid=1245967362 " Category : Medical and health organisations based in Pakistan Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description matches Wikidata Private university Across
1125-893: The Punjab (UOP) University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Dentistry UHS CMH de'Montmorency FMH Lahore Shalamar Sharif UOL University College UOP Shaikh Zayed Medicine UG KEMU The Superior University Azra Naheed Medical College University of Health Sciences, Lahore Akhtar Saeed Allama Iqbal Ameer-ud-Din Avicenna Central Park CMH Continental FMH Lahore Pak Red Crescent Rashid Latif Services Shalamar Sharif University of Lahore University College University of
1170-644: 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
1215-580: 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
1260-480: 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
1305-517: 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 )
1350-552: 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
1395-529: 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
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1440-530: The 💕 (Redirected from Fatima Memorial Hospital ) Healthcare complex in Lahore, Pakistan Fatima Memorial System is a health care complex and educational organization based in Lahore , Punjab , Pakistan . It was founded by Begum Saida Waheed. Complex [ edit ] Fatima Memorial Hospital, established in 1977, is a not-for-profit teaching hospital located in Shadman , Lahore, that has
1485-616: 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,
1530-430: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=FMH&oldid=1158732062 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Articles containing French-language text Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Fatima Memorial Hospital From Misplaced Pages,
1575-477: 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
1620-742: 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
1665-637: 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
1710-785: 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
1755-428: 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
1800-677: 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
1845-403: 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
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1890-721: 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:
1935-427: 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
1980-603: 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
2025-527: 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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