In universities, compulsory courses are directly stipulated by the school, and these courses must be completed. Students can't choose compulsory courses independently, but study according to the arrangement of the school, while elective courses are different. Elective courses are chosen by students according to their own interests, and they can learn whatever they want.

2. Not in terms of importance.

The importance of compulsory courses need not be repeated. Compulsory courses are a part of students' credit system that must be studied. If it is not completed, only diplomas and degree certificates will be issued, which is very important. As for elective courses, it is different. It is used to broaden students' horizons, as long as the total credits are enough.

3. Different teaching contents

Compulsory courses emphasize the foundation, foundation, systematicness and integrity of knowledge and skills, and the content is relatively stable. Elective courses, on the other hand, pay attention to deeper, broader and newer knowledge and skills and major issues in contemporary social life, which has greater flexibility and must be adjusted in time with the changes of the times and the requirements of students.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia —— Elective Course in University

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Compulsory Course