research university
A university that emphasizes research activities alongside education; often used in contrast to teaching-focused institutions.
This research university has produced many Nobel laureates.
As a research university, its graduate programs are well-developed.
総合大学 is a comprehensive university with a wide range of faculties, while 研究大学 specifically emphasizes research output and graduate education.
Compound of 研究 (research) and 大学 (university). The term is a direct calque of the English 'research university' and became common in Japanese higher education discourse in the late 20th century.