It's time to answer questions for friends again (*? ω? ), a college refers to a college with fewer disciplines in a university, branch of the Academy of Sciences or an institution of higher learning. Universities mainly refer to comprehensive universities, which are generally composed of several colleges. College is usually used to refer to universities in general. The following is a table summarizing their basic knowledge, which can be briefly understood first:

After understanding the basic knowledge of colleges and universities, let's take a look at their specific differences ~ (@ _ @) ~

1, the difference in definition

"College" refers to an academic institution that provides education for undergraduates, usually a relatively small college.

I'm going to a small college of arts and sciences in New England. )

"University" refers to a large-scale and diversified academic institution that provides education and research for undergraduates, masters and doctors.

My uncle works in a large public university in California. My uncle works in a large public university in California. )

2. Differences in postgraduate education.

"Specialist": Usually only undergraduate degree is provided, not postgraduate degree.

In my university, there are only a few graduate programs. )

"University": In addition to undergraduate education, most universities also have various postgraduate education systems.

This university offers master's and doctoral programs in engineering. This university offers master's and doctoral courses in engineering. )

3. Differences in the scope of disciplines

"College": The scope of disciplines is usually not as wide as that of universities.

I study art history in a liberal arts college. )

"University": Try to cover as many subjects as possible.

This university has departments ranging from psychology to engineering. This university has various departments in the fields of psychology and engineering. )

4, the difference between academic facilities

"College": The facilities are generally smaller in scale, but relatively more compact.

My university has a small but well-equipped library. Although my college is small, the library is well equipped. )

"University": usually large in scale, complete in facilities and rich in academic resources.

There are many different libraries and research centers in this university. There are many libraries and research centers in this university. )

5. The difference between curriculum and education quality.

"College": Because of its small scale and wide scope, students can receive more personalized and warm education.

Example: I love my primary school because professionals know my name and provide a lot of personal attention. I like my primary school because the professor knows my name and provides a lot of personalized attention. )

"University": Although the scale is relatively large, universities usually provide more course choices and resources, so the quality of education varies with different disciplines and majors.

The business school of this university is famous for its excellent facilities and challenging courses. The business school of this university is famous for its excellent teachers and challenging courses. )