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University

/ˌjuːnəˈvɜːsəti/

An institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees.

She studies at the university.Which university did you attend?

This word has no antonyms

/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

An institution of learning that offers higher education, usually after secondary school.

She wants to go to college.College classes start next week.

This word has no antonyms

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.