fakult

Fakult is a term used in several languages to denote a major division within a university that groups together academic disciplines by field of study, such as humanities, sciences, or engineering. It is roughly equivalent to the English term faculty or college and is used in languages such as Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Turkish, and in various Balkan languages. The exact spelling varies (fakultet, fakultas, fakultas, faculté) depending on the language. The concept reflects the historical development of universities into organized segments that focus on broad areas of knowledge.

A faculty is typically headed by a dean and may include a governance council. It is responsible for establishing curricula within its field, awarding degrees for programs offered, overseeing research activities, and employing faculty and staff. Within a faculty, there are often departments or institutes that specialize in subfields (for example, Mathematics within the Faculty of Science). Faculties manage budgets, facilities, and student admissions for their programs and coordinate with other faculties on interdisciplinary initiatives.

In higher education systems, the term and its scope can vary. In some contexts, a faculty corresponds to what is called a college or school in Anglophone systems; in others, it may denote a broader or narrower unit. The arrangement reflects historical patterns of university organization and differs by country and institution.

See also: University, Department, School, Institute, College, Academic discipline.