私大
Meanings
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abbreviation
Abbreviation of 私立大学 (しりつだいがく). Used in the same contexts as the full term, especially in news, education, and casual conversation.
See also: 私立大学
He was accepted into the medical school of a private university.
Tuition at private universities is higher than at national/public ones.
Usage patterns
- 私大に通うto attend a private university
My older brother attends a private university in Tokyo.
- 私大を受験するto take the entrance exam for a private university
She took entrance exams for three private universities.
- 私大の学費private university tuition fees
Private university tuition fees are higher than those of national universities.