noun
federal university
A university established or funded by a federal government, often used in the context of countries like Brazil, Russia, or Australia.
ブラジルには多くの連邦大学がある。
There are many federal universities in Brazil.
国立大学 is a national university established by a national government, while 連邦大学 specifically refers to a federal university within a federal system.
Compound of 連邦 (federation) and 大学 (university).