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What is the difference between College and University?
Jul 8, 2010 5:40 PM
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Wozitoya is correct.
We also sometimes use these words interchangeably when discussing whether one is a student at a college/ university or not. (This does not include the use of proper names for schools, like The University of Texas, etc.)
For example:
1. "She is a college student." is more common than "She is a university student." or "She is a student attending a university."
2. "She attends college" or "She goes to college" is more common than "She attends a university" or "She goes to a university."
I suppose some of us, as native English speakers, find it easier to say "college student" or "go to college."
Source: myself, American English
July 8, 2010
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January 29, 2024
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November 24, 2023
In British English college is attended from 16-18 years and is for vocational courses or for university preparation. This education can also be done at senior school (11-16 compulsory; 16-18 optional). Many people also go to these colleges for night classes, fun hobby courses, etc.
University is attended usually from 18-21/22; where you study Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorates.
However, in England Oxford and Cambridge universities are divided into smaller, autonomous units called 'colleges'.
July 8, 2010
College has less majors to offer. Several colleges joined together in forming a university.
July 8, 2010
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