Can't log into my email using Nexus 7 email client
You need to get this information from your university. Ask the IT department to walk you through it or just give you the necessary information.
From what you've said: 


  email accounts are provided by Microsoft.


seems to me they're using Exchange in a Windows domain (I could be wrong). Therefore, you'll need a server link, domain name, username, and password.

Also, on a separate note, you should do some research on how email works and email protocols (POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Exchange, Gmail, and so on). Here's a helpful link: Email protocols: POP, IMAP and MAPI