what is the difference between college and university?
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People attend a college or university to continue their education after high school. This prepares them for work. It also provides them with a greater understanding of the world and its past. And it helps them value the arts and sciences. \n\nStudents usually attend a college for four years and gain a bachelor’s degree. Colleges generally do not support research or offer graduate degrees. Universities usually are much larger than colleges. Universities carry out research. And they offer several kinds of degrees in many areas of study. \n\nThey offer bachelor’s degrees after four years of study. Universities also offer graduate degrees that require additional years of study, such as master’s degrees and doctoral degrees. Modern universities developed from those of the Middle Ages. They took their name from the Latin word “universitas.” It meant a group of people organized for one purpose. \n\nThe first European colleges were groups of students who came together because of the same interests. In England, colleges were formed to provide them with living places. Usually each group was studying the same thing, so the word “college” came to mean one area of study. \n\nMost American colleges today teach an area of study called liberal arts. The liberal arts were subjects first developed and taught in ancient Greece. They trained a person’s mind. They were considered different from subjects that were useful in life. \n\nThe word “college” also means a part of a university that teaches one area of study. That is because the first American universities divided their studies into many areas and called each one a college. An example would be “Teachers College” of Columbia University in New York City. It is the part of Columbia University that prepares people to be teachers. The university includes many other colleges too, like those that teach medicine and law.
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In the United States the terms college and university are used fairly interchangeably.  Both colleges and universities offer bachelors, masters and some PhDs.  There are also professional graduate schools (medecine, law, vetinary medicine, dentistry).\nOne can teach with a bachelor's if one has completed the requirements for teacher certification in that state.  For some states, teacher certification is completed with a Masters, for others, it is completed along side the bachelors.\nSome colleges, universities and community colleges (also known as junior colleges) offer a 2-year degree called an associates degree.
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Sathya,\nThere is no difference between the two degrees. But the university which is giving this degree is different. A university which provides B.Tech provides only technical education. That means its other colleges will be technical oriented colleges. Something like JNTU in Hyderbad. And a university which provides B.E Degree will teach all the other courses also like arts & sciences, et.c. Something like andhra university and all. If I'm wrong ignore me man.
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A state university will get you a four year degree, which will open up better job opportunities.  There also tends to be a richer campus environment.\n\nA community college is better if you want to save some money while getting your general electives done, or if you just don't feel ready for college yet (socially or academic skills).
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It all depends on where you live and what field you want to persue your study. If you live in the United States, go to the closest library to you and find this book: "Comprehensive guide to the best colleges and universities in the U.S." When I first came to the U.S., it provided me with a lot of introduction to colleges and universties. Hope you get all your answers there.
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It's the subject matter which you study that determines which degree applies.  \n\nApplied sciences include agriculture, business, design, education, engineering, ergonomics, family and consumer science, forestry, health sciences, journalism and mass communications, law, library and information science, military science, public affairs and community service.\n\nScience degrees are geared towards the natural sciences and engineering including biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, medicine or education.
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A degree is a piece of paper. To think it is much more than that is foolhardy. What is important is what you did to get that piece of paper.\n\nA degree is supposed to show another person that you know something. Whether or not they believe it is a totally different thing. Someone here in the U.S. may not acknowledge a degree from an American College.\n\nWhat matters then is reputation. A Harvard degree generally has more of a reputation than a University of Nevada at Reno degree, even though in some fields of study UNR may be better than Harvard.\n\nBasically, it all boils down to who you are talking to. Generally speaking, from what I have seen, degrees are universal, because knowledge is universal. Some subjects may not be transferable because of language issues, but those are the exceptions, not the rule.
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Possibily, first learn to write; an is an article meaning one, universities is the plural of university, both in the same part of a structure means that you are unlikely to pass a test to enter a universities of your choses! haha
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I think colleges tend to be more private, more focused on a particular form and discipline of study, where universities are generalized to many study programs.  Some colleges tend to be smaller, while university tends to be quite large.\n\nI think your analogy runs true in the US as well
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It really depends on what level of education you want tto do.  If you are considering a degree then uni is the best option.\n\nSome colleges are also quite like school in their structure i.e. you have to attend classes, they have coursework as well or instead of exams and it can be like sitting in a classroom.\n\nUni is more grown up, its up to you whether or not you attend classes, no one checks up unless you fail exams and you are also expected to do additional studying beyond what the lecturer gives you.
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Curriculum and focus.\nIn HS, there is more emphasis placed on the general education whereas in College you usually get your gen ed over with in the 1st yr, and then focus on your major.\nCollege course work is typically harder than in HS, and the Profs expect more out of you.  You are treated like an adult, and unless you go to a local college and commute, you are living on your own.
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There are actually a ton of differences in the two... The first one you will notice is the size of the school... Most of the time private colleges are much smaller than state schools.  This allows the private school to offer smaller teacher to student ratios and boast that there is more 1 on 1 attention for their students (which is true) On the flip side, the larger school can offer a wider variety of classes (even if they are taught by Grad Students rather than true professors).  Socially there are advantages to both larger schools give you more of a stereo-typical college atmosphere.  Smaller schools offer a closer community feel... more like high school.\n\nThe next thing you may notice is the price-tag.  All colleges and unversities are getting more and more expensive... the difference is that private colleges where more to start with.  It would not be uncommon to pay $20,000 or more per year.  At state schools it can be half that much.  This for a variety of reasons... State schools make money through reseach grants and by publishing and other avenues such as hospitals and through some athletic programs... Private schools rely more heavily on tuition and donor dollars.\n\nThere are tons more differences.. typically private schools have a more competitive admissions policy than public schools do... Private schools offer more financial aide etc... but the best way to make your decision is to visit campus and spend time around the students and see where you fit in the best.
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i don't think there's a big difference between the two, the only difference is that applied associate degree have more units in comparison to associate degree. which means that the applied associate degree last longer than the associate degree.
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Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts\nThe difference is, you take mostly the same classes for your major, but you have to take other classes to qualify for the degree.  For BA, you need foreign language, for BS more computer science (like 1-2 classes, not much) and math.  And the other guy was right, it does depend on the school.
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A college degree is a certification of completing a course of advanced study in a particular field. Like a high school diploma says that you've completed your grade school education and know your stuff, a college degree says that you've taken advanced classes and know a particular field.\n\nYour particular field is called your major, and most of your classes are in this major. You will also take some general curriculum of writing, math, etc. If you choose to spend some of your elective classes towards another field, you may be able to get a minor. Probably a better word for "major" is "concentration", which is what Harvard calls it: you concentrate on that field, although you will take classes in other fields.
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a college degree or a diploma
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College is quite a bit different then highschool.\n\nFirst nobody CARES if you show up for class or not.\nNobody CARES if you PASS or FAIL.\n\nYes... you can take courses not related to your major, but they will likely delay the time it takes you to graduate with a degree.\n\nwhat else can I help you with?