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What's the difference between "College" and "University"? (feddit.cl)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by A_Chilean_Cyborg@feddit.cl to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Until recently I assume they were synonymous 😅, Here you go to Uni immediatly after finishing HS.

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[–] pinwurm@lemmy.ml 14 points 1 year ago

A university is a typically a collection of colleges (or schools).

For example: Harvard University is made up of Harvard College, Harvard Business School, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, etc.

For all intents and purposes - we use the word “college” and “university” interchangeably because they’re the same level of education. Either can do associates through doctoral.

Community colleges, however, only focus on 2 year degrees and certain certifications.