国こく立りつ大だい学がく

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Meanings

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noun

A university established and operated by the national government, as opposed to public (prefectural/municipal) or private universities.

country

立stand up, rise, set up

大large, big

学study, learning, science

公こう立りつ大だい学がく
公立大学 is a public university established by a prefecture or municipality, while 国立大学 is a national university established by the national government.
私し立りつ大だい学がく
私立大学 is a private university, whereas 国立大学 is a national university.

Compound of 国立 (こくりつ, 'national') + 大学 (だいがく, 'university').