Let's take northwestern European universities like Oxford or La Sorbonne in the 13th c. if you need me to be more specific. How was the faculty structured, how were lecturers paid, what was tuition like for pupils, how did everyone involved feed and support themselves, was there a system of accreditation, etc. etc. etc. I'd be greatful if someone could just give me a snapshot of how the entire system worked.
Hi there, not to discourage further answers, but you may be interested in the "Universities" section of our FAQ. This AMA also has some good information about universities in it.