A university established and operated by local governments or public organizations (public university), often contrasted with national and private universities; it may have different tuition and admission systems.
彼は公立大学に進学して、地元の研究プロジェクトに参加している。
He went on to a public university and is participating in a local research project.
学費は私立大学よりも公立大学の方が安い場合が多い。
Tuition is often lower at public universities than at private universities.
公立大学は地域社会との連携を重視することが多い。
Public universities often emphasize collaboration with the local community.