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CHAPTER29
The education and health sectors of Odisha are flourishing
well due to the state government’s various programmes and
new initiatives.The literacy rate of Odisha is improving rapidly,
and in the same manner its health infrastructure is showing
striking performance in the state.
Odisha leads in the sector of education and research from the ancient period. The
disintegration of Puspagiri in Jajpur district, a major ancient university, is the
evidence of this statement. People from various countries used to come to study
philosophy, astronomy, mathematics and science in this university. The education in
Odisha flourished well during Hindu and Buddhist rule.
When the colonisation of Odisha took place in 1803 AD, it proved disastrous for
the traditional educational system of the state. However, with the efforts of
Christian missionaries, the first primary school was set up in Odisha in 1822 AD.
Then in 1866 AD, the Cuttack Zila School, state’s first modern school was set up.
Women education was accelerated in the state with the establishment of
‘Ravenshaw Hindu Girl’s School’ in 1873 AD.
Education Sector in Odisha
Primary Education
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha is
responsible for the matters related to primary education in Odisha. It was created in
January 1993. Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution directs to provide free and
compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years as a
Fundamental Right under the Act, ‘the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education (RTE) Act’, 2009. The RTE Act, 2009, has been implemented in
Odisha, since 1st April, 2010, and the state made 10 years of education mandatory,
for all children of 6-14 years of age.
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CHAPTER29
The education and health sectors of Odisha are flourishing
well due to the state government’s various programmes and
new initiatives.The literacy rate of Odisha is improving rapidly,
and in the same manner its health infrastructure is showing
striking performance in the state.
Odisha leads in the sector of education and research from the ancient period. The
disintegration of Puspagiri in Jajpur district, a major ancient university, is the
evidence of this statement. People from various countries used to come to study
philosophy, astronomy, mathematics and science in this university. The education in
Odisha flourished well during Hindu and Buddhist rule.
When the colonisation of Odisha took place in 1803 AD, it proved disastrous for
the traditional educational system of the state. However, with the efforts of
Christian missionaries, the first primary school was set up in Odisha in 1822 AD.
Then in 1866 AD, the Cuttack Zila School, state’s first modern school was set up.
Women education was accelerated in the state with the establishment of
‘Ravenshaw Hindu Girl’s School’ in 1873 AD.
Education Sector in Odisha
Primary Education
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha is
responsible for the matters related to primary education in Odisha. It was created in
January 1993. Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution directs to provide free and
compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years as a
Fundamental Right under the Act, ‘the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education (RTE) Act’, 2009. The RTE Act, 2009, has been implemented in
Odisha, since 1st April, 2010, and the state made 10 years of education mandatory,
for all children of 6-14 years of age.
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 36,318 functional primary
schools in the state with 1.33 lakh teachers and 39.72 lakh students. The number of
upper primary schools/sections increased to 23096 with 72.38 thousands teachers
and 22.26 lakh enrolment by the end of 2016-17.
Secondary Education
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha is also
responsible for the issues related to secondary education. The Board of Secondary
Education, Odisha also takes care of the secondary education which came into
existence in 1953. As per the Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 9,873
high/secondary schools in Odisha.
Higher Education
As per Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 51 government colleges, 255
Non-government aided colleges, 1 Central University, 12 State Universities,
2 Deemed Universities and 4 Private Universities.
The Government made many important initiatives, one of them is to provide free
education from+ 2 to post graduation for the children without biological parents
or children residing in child care institution or children under foster care guardian
whose income is less than 1 lakh under green passage to complete higher
education.
Higher Education Institutions in Odisha
Category of Degree Colleges/Universities Number
Government colleges 51
Non-government aided colleges (488 category) 255
Block grant colleges (662 category) 120
Non-government unaided colleges 303
Self-financing colleges 107
Sanskrit colleges 142
Other department 02
University 18
Central University 1
State Universities 12
Deemed Universities 02
Private Universities 04
* Source : Economic Survey 2017-18
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CHAPTER29
The education and health sectors of Odisha are flourishing
well due to the state government’s various programmes and
new initiatives.The literacy rate of Odisha is improving rapidly,
and in the same manner its health infrastructure is showing
striking performance in the state.
Odisha leads in the sector of education and research from the ancient period. The
disintegration of Puspagiri in Jajpur district, a major ancient university, is the
evidence of this statement. People from various countries used to come to study
philosophy, astronomy, mathematics and science in this university. The education in
Odisha flourished well during Hindu and Buddhist rule.
When the colonisation of Odisha took place in 1803 AD, it proved disastrous for
the traditional educational system of the state. However, with the efforts of
Christian missionaries, the first primary school was set up in Odisha in 1822 AD.
Then in 1866 AD, the Cuttack Zila School, state’s first modern school was set up.
Women education was accelerated in the state with the establishment of
‘Ravenshaw Hindu Girl’s School’ in 1873 AD.
Education Sector in Odisha
Primary Education
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha is
responsible for the matters related to primary education in Odisha. It was created in
January 1993. Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution directs to provide free and
compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years as a
Fundamental Right under the Act, ‘the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education (RTE) Act’, 2009. The RTE Act, 2009, has been implemented in
Odisha, since 1st April, 2010, and the state made 10 years of education mandatory,
for all children of 6-14 years of age.
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 36,318 functional primary
schools in the state with 1.33 lakh teachers and 39.72 lakh students. The number of
upper primary schools/sections increased to 23096 with 72.38 thousands teachers
and 22.26 lakh enrolment by the end of 2016-17.
Secondary Education
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha is also
responsible for the issues related to secondary education. The Board of Secondary
Education, Odisha also takes care of the secondary education which came into
existence in 1953. As per the Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 9,873
high/secondary schools in Odisha.
Higher Education
As per Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 51 government colleges, 255
Non-government aided colleges, 1 Central University, 12 State Universities,
2 Deemed Universities and 4 Private Universities.
The Government made many important initiatives, one of them is to provide free
education from+ 2 to post graduation for the children without biological parents
or children residing in child care institution or children under foster care guardian
whose income is less than 1 lakh under green passage to complete higher
education.
Higher Education Institutions in Odisha
Category of Degree Colleges/Universities Number
Government colleges 51
Non-government aided colleges (488 category) 255
Block grant colleges (662 category) 120
Non-government unaided colleges 303
Self-financing colleges 107
Sanskrit colleges 142
Other department 02
University 18
Central University 1
State Universities 12
Deemed Universities 02
Private Universities 04
* Source : Economic Survey 2017-18
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Major Universities of Odisha
Sambalpur University
It is located in Sambalpur district. The Sambalpur University Act was passed by the
Odisha Legislature on 10th December, 1966 for establishment of a University in
Western Odisha. The University started functioning from 1st January, 1967 with
Prof Parsuram Mishra as the first Vice-Chancellor. The University was inaugurated
on 4th January, 1967 by Hon’ble Chancellor AN Khosla. The University campus is
popularly known as Jyoti Vihar.
Berhampur University
This university was set up on 2nd January, 1967. It was inaugurated by Dr A N
Khosla, the then Governor of Odisha and the first Chancellor of the University. The
university is located at Bhanja Bihar, which was named after the famous poet of
Odisha, Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja.
The university has a wide area under its jurisdiction comprising the districts of
Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Kandhamal and
Boudh.
Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya
This university came into existence on 7th July, 1981. It is located in the holy land of
Lord Jagannath in Puri district. It is also known as Shri Jagannath Sanskrit
University. It was established to promote Sanskrit language in the state. It aims to
empower youth with skill based education and ethical values.
Utkal University
It is the oldest university of Odisha and the 17th oldest University in India. It came
into existence in 1943. It’s present campus is located at Vani Vihar, the heart of
Bhubaneswar.
The foundation stone of this campus was laid by Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first
President of India, on 1st January, 1958 and the campus was inaugurated by
Dr S Radhakrishnan, the second President of India, on 2nd January, 1963. This is a
teaching-cum-affiliating university. This is the largest affiliating university in India.
Utkal University of Culture
It was established in 1999 by the U.G.C Act 1956. It is located in Sanskruti Vihar,
Bhubaneswar. It provides courses in cultural studies, Archaeology, Language,
Literature, Visual Arts and Performing Arts.
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The education and health sectors of Odisha are flourishing
well due to the state government’s various programmes and
new initiatives.The literacy rate of Odisha is improving rapidly,
and in the same manner its health infrastructure is showing
striking performance in the state.
Odisha leads in the sector of education and research from the ancient period. The
disintegration of Puspagiri in Jajpur district, a major ancient university, is the
evidence of this statement. People from various countries used to come to study
philosophy, astronomy, mathematics and science in this university. The education in
Odisha flourished well during Hindu and Buddhist rule.
When the colonisation of Odisha took place in 1803 AD, it proved disastrous for
the traditional educational system of the state. However, with the efforts of
Christian missionaries, the first primary school was set up in Odisha in 1822 AD.
Then in 1866 AD, the Cuttack Zila School, state’s first modern school was set up.
Women education was accelerated in the state with the establishment of
‘Ravenshaw Hindu Girl’s School’ in 1873 AD.
Education Sector in Odisha
Primary Education
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha is
responsible for the matters related to primary education in Odisha. It was created in
January 1993. Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution directs to provide free and
compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years as a
Fundamental Right under the Act, ‘the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education (RTE) Act’, 2009. The RTE Act, 2009, has been implemented in
Odisha, since 1st April, 2010, and the state made 10 years of education mandatory,
for all children of 6-14 years of age.
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 36,318 functional primary
schools in the state with 1.33 lakh teachers and 39.72 lakh students. The number of
upper primary schools/sections increased to 23096 with 72.38 thousands teachers
and 22.26 lakh enrolment by the end of 2016-17.
Secondary Education
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha is also
responsible for the issues related to secondary education. The Board of Secondary
Education, Odisha also takes care of the secondary education which came into
existence in 1953. As per the Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 9,873
high/secondary schools in Odisha.
Higher Education
As per Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 51 government colleges, 255
Non-government aided colleges, 1 Central University, 12 State Universities,
2 Deemed Universities and 4 Private Universities.
The Government made many important initiatives, one of them is to provide free
education from+ 2 to post graduation for the children without biological parents
or children residing in child care institution or children under foster care guardian
whose income is less than 1 lakh under green passage to complete higher
education.
Higher Education Institutions in Odisha
Category of Degree Colleges/Universities Number
Government colleges 51
Non-government aided colleges (488 category) 255
Block grant colleges (662 category) 120
Non-government unaided colleges 303
Self-financing colleges 107
Sanskrit colleges 142
Other department 02
University 18
Central University 1
State Universities 12
Deemed Universities 02
Private Universities 04
* Source : Economic Survey 2017-18
329 Education and Health in Odisha
Major Universities of Odisha
Sambalpur University
It is located in Sambalpur district. The Sambalpur University Act was passed by the
Odisha Legislature on 10th December, 1966 for establishment of a University in
Western Odisha. The University started functioning from 1st January, 1967 with
Prof Parsuram Mishra as the first Vice-Chancellor. The University was inaugurated
on 4th January, 1967 by Hon’ble Chancellor AN Khosla. The University campus is
popularly known as Jyoti Vihar.
Berhampur University
This university was set up on 2nd January, 1967. It was inaugurated by Dr A N
Khosla, the then Governor of Odisha and the first Chancellor of the University. The
university is located at Bhanja Bihar, which was named after the famous poet of
Odisha, Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja.
The university has a wide area under its jurisdiction comprising the districts of
Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Kandhamal and
Boudh.
Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya
This university came into existence on 7th July, 1981. It is located in the holy land of
Lord Jagannath in Puri district. It is also known as Shri Jagannath Sanskrit
University. It was established to promote Sanskrit language in the state. It aims to
empower youth with skill based education and ethical values.
Utkal University
It is the oldest university of Odisha and the 17th oldest University in India. It came
into existence in 1943. It’s present campus is located at Vani Vihar, the heart of
Bhubaneswar.
The foundation stone of this campus was laid by Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first
President of India, on 1st January, 1958 and the campus was inaugurated by
Dr S Radhakrishnan, the second President of India, on 2nd January, 1963. This is a
teaching-cum-affiliating university. This is the largest affiliating university in India.
Utkal University of Culture
It was established in 1999 by the U.G.C Act 1956. It is located in Sanskruti Vihar,
Bhubaneswar. It provides courses in cultural studies, Archaeology, Language,
Literature, Visual Arts and Performing Arts.
330 Know Your State ODISHA
Central University of Odisha
The University was set up by the Central University Act, 2009, by the Government
of India. It is located at Sunabeda town in Koraput district of Odisha. It aims to
provide quality education for all, create skilled workforce, develop a knowledge base
that brings a holistic balance between indigenous needs and global needs, etc.
Other Universities in the state
Universities Place Year
Centurion University Bhubaneswar and Paralakhemundi 2010
Sri Sri University Cuttack 2009
Fakir Mohan University Balasore 1999
North Odisha University Baripada 1998
Jagadguru Kripalu University of
Spiritual Science
Banki, Cuttack –
Ravenshaw College
Ravenshaw College is the oldest college in Odisha. It was established in 1868 by Thomas
Edward Ravenshaw and Maharaja Krushna Chandra Bhanjdeo of Mayurbhanj Who gave
financial support. This college was affiliated to calcutta university and thereafter to
Patna University from 1917. After the formation of Utkal University in 1943, it got
affiliated to that University. On 15th November, 2006, this college was upgraded to
Ravenshaw University with 27 departments and provision for Ph.D and D.LITT
programmes.
National Level Institutions in Odisha
Institutions in Odisha that are managed by the central Government are as follows:
AllIndiaInstituteofMedicalSciences AIIMS is established in Bhubaneswar as an
autonomous institution on 16th July, 2012. It provides Undergraduate and
Postgraduate courses in Medical Sciences along with upgradation of medicare
facilities.
IndianInstituteofTourismandTravelManagement IITTM is established in
Bhubaneswar as an autonomous institution on 18th Jan, 1983, under Ministry of
Tourism, Government of India. The institute runs various courses under tourism
and travel management.
BijuPatnaikNationalSteelInstitute This institute is constituted by Ministry of
Steel, Government of India. It was established in 2002 and is accredited from
AICTE. It is situated in Puri.
IndianInstituteofMassCommunication IIMC is established in Dhenkanal district
of Odisha by the ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in
1993. The institute offers courses in journalism.
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The education and health sectors of Odisha are flourishing
well due to the state government’s various programmes and
new initiatives.The literacy rate of Odisha is improving rapidly,
and in the same manner its health infrastructure is showing
striking performance in the state.
Odisha leads in the sector of education and research from the ancient period. The
disintegration of Puspagiri in Jajpur district, a major ancient university, is the
evidence of this statement. People from various countries used to come to study
philosophy, astronomy, mathematics and science in this university. The education in
Odisha flourished well during Hindu and Buddhist rule.
When the colonisation of Odisha took place in 1803 AD, it proved disastrous for
the traditional educational system of the state. However, with the efforts of
Christian missionaries, the first primary school was set up in Odisha in 1822 AD.
Then in 1866 AD, the Cuttack Zila School, state’s first modern school was set up.
Women education was accelerated in the state with the establishment of
‘Ravenshaw Hindu Girl’s School’ in 1873 AD.
Education Sector in Odisha
Primary Education
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha is
responsible for the matters related to primary education in Odisha. It was created in
January 1993. Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution directs to provide free and
compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years as a
Fundamental Right under the Act, ‘the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education (RTE) Act’, 2009. The RTE Act, 2009, has been implemented in
Odisha, since 1st April, 2010, and the state made 10 years of education mandatory,
for all children of 6-14 years of age.
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 36,318 functional primary
schools in the state with 1.33 lakh teachers and 39.72 lakh students. The number of
upper primary schools/sections increased to 23096 with 72.38 thousands teachers
and 22.26 lakh enrolment by the end of 2016-17.
Secondary Education
The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha is also
responsible for the issues related to secondary education. The Board of Secondary
Education, Odisha also takes care of the secondary education which came into
existence in 1953. As per the Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 9,873
high/secondary schools in Odisha.
Higher Education
As per Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 51 government colleges, 255
Non-government aided colleges, 1 Central University, 12 State Universities,
2 Deemed Universities and 4 Private Universities.
The Government made many important initiatives, one of them is to provide free
education from+ 2 to post graduation for the children without biological parents
or children residing in child care institution or children under foster care guardian
whose income is less than 1 lakh under green passage to complete higher
education.
Higher Education Institutions in Odisha
Category of Degree Colleges/Universities Number
Government colleges 51
Non-government aided colleges (488 category) 255
Block grant colleges (662 category) 120
Non-government unaided colleges 303
Self-financing colleges 107
Sanskrit colleges 142
Other department 02
University 18
Central University 1
State Universities 12
Deemed Universities 02
Private Universities 04
* Source : Economic Survey 2017-18
329 Education and Health in Odisha
Major Universities of Odisha
Sambalpur University
It is located in Sambalpur district. The Sambalpur University Act was passed by the
Odisha Legislature on 10th December, 1966 for establishment of a University in
Western Odisha. The University started functioning from 1st January, 1967 with
Prof Parsuram Mishra as the first Vice-Chancellor. The University was inaugurated
on 4th January, 1967 by Hon’ble Chancellor AN Khosla. The University campus is
popularly known as Jyoti Vihar.
Berhampur University
This university was set up on 2nd January, 1967. It was inaugurated by Dr A N
Khosla, the then Governor of Odisha and the first Chancellor of the University. The
university is located at Bhanja Bihar, which was named after the famous poet of
Odisha, Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja.
The university has a wide area under its jurisdiction comprising the districts of
Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Kandhamal and
Boudh.
Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya
This university came into existence on 7th July, 1981. It is located in the holy land of
Lord Jagannath in Puri district. It is also known as Shri Jagannath Sanskrit
University. It was established to promote Sanskrit language in the state. It aims to
empower youth with skill based education and ethical values.
Utkal University
It is the oldest university of Odisha and the 17th oldest University in India. It came
into existence in 1943. It’s present campus is located at Vani Vihar, the heart of
Bhubaneswar.
The foundation stone of this campus was laid by Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first
President of India, on 1st January, 1958 and the campus was inaugurated by
Dr S Radhakrishnan, the second President of India, on 2nd January, 1963. This is a
teaching-cum-affiliating university. This is the largest affiliating university in India.
Utkal University of Culture
It was established in 1999 by the U.G.C Act 1956. It is located in Sanskruti Vihar,
Bhubaneswar. It provides courses in cultural studies, Archaeology, Language,
Literature, Visual Arts and Performing Arts.
330 Know Your State ODISHA
Central University of Odisha
The University was set up by the Central University Act, 2009, by the Government
of India. It is located at Sunabeda town in Koraput district of Odisha. It aims to
provide quality education for all, create skilled workforce, develop a knowledge base
that brings a holistic balance between indigenous needs and global needs, etc.
Other Universities in the state
Universities Place Year
Centurion University Bhubaneswar and Paralakhemundi 2010
Sri Sri University Cuttack 2009
Fakir Mohan University Balasore 1999
North Odisha University Baripada 1998
Jagadguru Kripalu University of
Spiritual Science
Banki, Cuttack –
Ravenshaw College
Ravenshaw College is the oldest college in Odisha. It was established in 1868 by Thomas
Edward Ravenshaw and Maharaja Krushna Chandra Bhanjdeo of Mayurbhanj Who gave
financial support. This college was affiliated to calcutta university and thereafter to
Patna University from 1917. After the formation of Utkal University in 1943, it got
affiliated to that University. On 15th November, 2006, this college was upgraded to
Ravenshaw University with 27 departments and provision for Ph.D and D.LITT
programmes.
National Level Institutions in Odisha
Institutions in Odisha that are managed by the central Government are as follows:
AllIndiaInstituteofMedicalSciences AIIMS is established in Bhubaneswar as an
autonomous institution on 16th July, 2012. It provides Undergraduate and
Postgraduate courses in Medical Sciences along with upgradation of medicare
facilities.
IndianInstituteofTourismandTravelManagement IITTM is established in
Bhubaneswar as an autonomous institution on 18th Jan, 1983, under Ministry of
Tourism, Government of India. The institute runs various courses under tourism
and travel management.
BijuPatnaikNationalSteelInstitute This institute is constituted by Ministry of
Steel, Government of India. It was established in 2002 and is accredited from
AICTE. It is situated in Puri.
IndianInstituteofMassCommunication IIMC is established in Dhenkanal district
of Odisha by the ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in
1993. The institute offers courses in journalism.
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NationalLawUniversity National Law University is an autonomous law university
established in 2008 in Cuttack. It’s first batch was commenced in 2009. It offers
undergraduate and post graduate courses in law.
CentralRiceResearchInstitute This institute was set up on 23rd April, 1946 at
Bidhyadharpur, Cuttack by the Government of British India. Now its
administrative control lies with Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Technical Education
The Directorate of Technical Education, Odisha is responsible to provide technical
education in the state. As per Economic Survey 2017-18, there are 48 Government
ITI colleges. There are two important technical universities in the state which
provide technical education in different disciplines. These are Veer Surendra Sai
University of Technology, Burla and Biju Patnaik University of Technology
(BPUT), Rourkela.
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT)
It was formed by Orissa Act 9 of 2009 by converting University College of
Engineering (UCE), Burla to a non-affiliating Unitary University. It came into force
by issue of notification by the Industries Department, Government of Odisha from
1st day of July 2009. It is located in Sambalpur district of Odisha. Its objective is to
emerge as an internationally acclaimed Technical University to impart futuristic
technical education and creation of vibrant research enterprise to create quality
engineers and researchers.
Biju Patnaik University of Technology ( BPUT )
It came into being in November, 2002 through an act of the Government. It is
located in Rourkela. The main objective of instituting the university was to ensure a
high quality of students coming out of the technical colleges through a common
curriculum and uniform evaluation.
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
The NIT Rourkela was set up as Regional Engineering college, in the steel city of
Rourkela, Odisha. Its foundation stone was laid by the then Prime Minister of India,
Jawaharlal Nehru.
It is one of the 31st National Institutes of Technology in the country. This institute
has been recognised as an Institute of National Importance in 2007, by the National
Institute of Technology Act, 2007. As per NIRF Rankings in 2017, the institute got
12th ranking among all the Indian Engineering Universities.
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