College vs University

LwyrFirat · #1 (**permalink**) 11-Nov-2007, 09:53

What is the difference between college and University? The usage of these 2 words is it the same both in American and British English?

RonBee · #2 (**permalink**) 11-Nov-2007, 13:18

A college can be a part of a university, but the reverse is not true.

~R

LwyrFirat · #3 (**permalink**) 12-Nov-2007, 02:43

Is this the only difference? For example can we do postgraduate studies in colleges? or If I had a classmate from an undergraduate course, would I say; we were friends from the college or university.?

Great · #4 (**permalink**) 12-Nov-2007, 07:41

I think that university is a name for many colleges that are gathering in one area

RonBee · #5 (**permalink**) 13-Nov-2007, 05:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by LwyrFirat

Is this the only difference? For example can we do postgraduate studies in colleges?

In a word, yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LwyrFirat

Or If I had a classmate from an undergraduate course, would I say; we were friends from the college or university.?

You could use either one.

~R


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