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University vs. College
University
/ˌjuːnəˈvɜːsəti/Examples:
Only then could she prepare for university work.I have come to study at the university.'A few weeks later I went to the university in Ingolstadt.
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This word has no antonymsCollege
/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/Examples:
Jessie Dawson's aunt is a teacher at a college.Strangelove particularly enjoys the invitations to address women's colleges.Tom had been a famous football player at college.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- University often refers to a larger institution that offers a wider range of undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- A college is typically smaller and may focus on undergraduate education or specific areas.
- Universities usually have multiple colleges within them focusing on different academic disciplines.
- The term college is used more commonly in the USA to refer to both colleges and universities, whereas in other countries, these terms have distinct meanings.
- If in doubt, think of a university as having a broader reach, often including research opportunities, while a college has a more specialized approach.
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