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<p>The term “university” is not defined in legislation. The criteria and processes
for obtaining University Title are set out in published guidance, ‘Guidance for higher
education providers for applying for university title and university college title’,
which the department maintains and updates as necessary.</p><p>There are some references
in legislation. Section 77(4) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 provides
that any educational institution that includes the word “university” in its name and
is permitted to do so in accordance with section 77(1) is to be treated as a university
for all purposes, unless in that name ”university” is immediately followed by the
word “college” or “collegiate”. Section 39 of the Education Reform Act 1988 prohibits
an institution from unauthorised use of the word “university” in its name in relation
to any educational services it offers.</p><p>There is also a partial definition of
“university” in Section 90(3) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and in
Section 235 of the Education Reform Act 1988.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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