noun
university president; chancellor; vice-chancellor
Refers to the head of a university. The English title varies by country: 'president' is common in the US, 'vice-chancellor' in the UK, and 'chancellor' in some other systems. In Japanese universities, 学長 is the standard term.
大学学長が入学式で祝辞を述べた。
The university president gave a congratulatory address at the entrance ceremony.
彼は来年、大学学長に就任する予定だ。
He is scheduled to assume the post of university president next year.
校長 is the principal or head of a primary or secondary school, not a university.
Compound of 大学 (university) and 学長 (head of a school).