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The term "free university" refers to post-secondary education for which neither parents nor students must pay. Although different countries have different educational systems, few countries offer completely tuition-free tertiary education (college, polytechnic institutes, and universities) for students. Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) is one example of a free university. Located in Sweden, tuition for both local and international students is completely subsidized by the Swedish government for both undergraduate and graduate students. Such universities receive 100 percent of their operating funds from public (government) or private (corporate or religious) sources, which means that students attend at no cost. While some continental European universities-and in particular, schools in Nordic countries-have had a tradition of offering tuition free programs to students, there are few such schools in the world today. Understanding the Discussion Post-secondary Education: Also known as tertiary education, this type of schooling follows high school (also called secondary education). Post-secondary Institutions: Post secondary institutions include universities, colleges, and technical institutes. In Canada, post-secondary institutions offer different types of courses or programs leading to a variety of credentials including a certificate (1-2 years), diploma (2-3 years) or degree (3-4 years or longer) following high school. Public Education: Education that is funded by the state or government. It should be noted that this definition applies only to the North American context. In Canada, most universities are considered "public," as they receive substantial funding from the government and students' tuition covers only part of the cost of their education. Private Education: School at any level for which the costs are covered mostly by tuition, rather than government funding. A private school or university may or may not receive partial funding