Autonomous university typically refers to a university that exercises independent control over its day-to-day operations and curriculum,^[1] as opposed to a university in which the government or a government agency controls the academic programs.^[1]

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The main dimensions of university autonomy are academic, organizational, financial and staff autonomy.^{[2]: 7 [1]}

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