University of Bingol
The University of Bingol is an ancient university established in the city of Bingol. Its modern structure and function is outlined under the framework of the Ministerial Regulations for the University of Bingol issued by Minister of Education as amended which is issued in terms of the Decree on Higher Education and Training issued by Sultan Namdun III in 1998. The University of Bingol is accredited by the Council of Higher Education and is part of the Packilvanian Association of National Universities. As a national university, it is controlled by the National Department of Education directly.
It is founded in 1321 by High King Tyber I of Bakil as a seminary to train scholars in Paxism. Throughout the 14th century, it expanded to teach astronomy, mathematics, geography, fine arts and biology. An earthquake in 1451 caused the main buildings to collapse and many manuscripts and works of art were lost. It was rebuilt shortly afterwards and wealthy beneficiaries donated works of art and literature. In 1567, the university was destroyed by a fire. Reconstruction started in 1615. The university was taken over by the Demirite dynasty who converted it to Sohadekism. The university was placed in charge of expanding education in Packilvania, thus establishing schools and universities in other cities and colonies. Under the PCP in 1918, it was heavily regulated and its Paxist influences were expunged. Nevertheless, its intellectuals were part of an underground movement to resists the Communists and many of its members were executed and it was forced to shut down in 1938, 1941-1945. Its researchers were forced to develop nuclear weapons for Packilvania in the 1950s and 1960s. The university was taken over by the reestablished Second Sultanate of Packilvania.
The ceremonial figurehead of the university is known as the Patron currently Princess Yadika Bedon. The chief executive officer of the university is the President of the University, presently Prof Gubal Kharam. He is assisted by the Deputy Presidents for Undergraduates and for Postgraduates and Research. The Board of Governors of the University is appointed by the Minister of Education with executive authority over the university including examinations, timetables, projects, finances, research, teaching and learning, and facilities, staff and admissions. The university consists of the following Faculties which conduct research and provide teaching in designated domains each led by a Dean and composed of multiple departments: Commerce, Science, Humanities, Law and Engineering.
The university has an endowment of 26 billion KRB. It makes an annual income from tuition and accommodation fees of 4 billion KRB and research income of 3.1 billion KRB. The university is ranked among the top 20 universities in the world by the International University Rankings. It currently consists of several campuses located in and around the city of Bingol in Packilvania. It currently has 92,000 in total of whom 34,000 are full-time students, and 58,000 part-time and distance learning students. There are 78,000 undergraduate students and 14,000 are postgraduate students. The university receives 670,000 applications annually. Of the admitted students 5,000 are from foreign nations and 87,000 are from Packilvania. The university currently conducts joint degrees with both local and foreign universities. 13,000 students have access to private scholarships, 26,000 study through state and university sponsored financial aid and loans, while the remainder pay out of pocket or through student loans.