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Greenwich London College

Greenwich London College

Greenwich, South East London, London, SE10 8NN

Greenwich London College (GLC) offers a range of professional courses that are relevant to today's business environment. GLC is accredited by major professional bodies, the ACCA, ABE, and Edexcel. Greenwich London College is licenced by Home Office, UK to recruit international students. Greenwich London College students come from all walks of life and reflect the multicultural society in which we live and work. less

Harrow Tutorial College (HTC)

Harrow Tutorial College (HTC)

Harrow, North West London, London, HA2 9AH

We are experts in mathematics, physics, ICT and engineering. We provide e-learning materials and adequate support for students who are willing to learn via online. The online learning is strictly to members or groups only. We would contact you once the materials are ready for you to access. Usually it takes 24 hrs but it may sometimes vary upon your area of study. less

Stratford College London

Stratford College London

Islington, North London, London, N1 2PB

College London is a private college providing educational courses at reasonable cost to all students with academic potential. The college aims to provide courses to students that can increase their knowledge, prospects and sense of achievement. The college strives to maximize the academic success of each individual and offers a wide range of courses leading to internationally recognized qualifications. less

Saint Gabriel's College

Saint Gabriel's College

Stockwell, South West London, London, SW9 6UL

Saint Gabriel's College is a small inclusive Church of England secondary school where every member of the community is valued. All our students are encouraged to achieve excellence by working hard, continuously improving, growing spiritually and thinking of others. less

Chichester Language College

Chichester Language College

Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, PO19 1NB

Chichester Language College is conveniently located in the city centre in North Street, which has a lot of quality shops and a lively, but civilised atmosphere. The College is only a minute's walk from the fascinating 900-year old Chichester cathedral. To the back of our building on North Street is the splendid Priory Park. Our Courses are generally for adult students over 18, but we can accept 16-17 year olds on these courses at times. less

Shipley College Salt Building

Shipley College Salt Building

Shipley, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, BD18 3LQ

Please contact us, either by telephone or email, should you have a general enquiry or need information about the college or our courses. Alternatively, you can submit your enquiry using the form below. Aim for excellence, apply for a BTEC Level 3 Business, I.T & Creative Media course and we will help you stand out from the crowd in a tough job market. For further information, please go to our Centre of Excellence for Careers in Business, IT or Media page. less

Knowsley Community College

Knowsley Community College

Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England, L14 9ND

We're developing plans for a new campus in the heart of Knowsley which will provide a new and vibrant learning environment for young people, adults and the community alongside our Sixth Form for students who want to study A Levels. The College has a long history of outstanding delivery and our Centre of Excellence for Engineering and Technology works closely with leading employers across the Liverpool City region to ensure our students get the best training and support to move in to employment. less

Oldham College

Oldham College

Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West England, OL9 6AA

Students are taught in a real life environment with equipment and surroundings equivalent to those in the work place. Our highly qualified teaching staff have many years experience and bring this to the workshop or classroom. Students also benefit from the close partnerships that have been created with local businesses, partners and key industries. less

Ely College

Ely College

Ely, Cambridgeshire, East England, CB6 2SH

I am delighted to welcome you to the website for Ely College and to introduce myself as the new Principal. I take up post under challenging circumstances but I want to reassure you that staff, the Governing Body, and I, supported by CFBT Trust, are committed to rapidly improving the outcomes for all students at the College. The summer term is always a busy one and ours will be even more so as we support our Year 11 and Sixth Form students during the public examination period. less

Croydon Metropolitan College

Croydon Metropolitan College

Croydon, South London, London, CR0 1DN

Croydon Metropolitan College (CMC) was founded in 2000 and has transformed from an Information Technology Centre into a contemporary purpose-built sixth form college. Our ethos of maintaining small class sizes benefits our students as teaching can be tailored to individual needs and closer interpersonal relationships between staff and students can be formed. Due to the success of the college, we are proud to accommodate international students as well as those from the UK. less

Colleges Northern Ireland

Colleges Northern Ireland

Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT9 7ET

Colleges Northern Ireland (Colleges NI) is the membership body (umbrella body) for the six Further Education (FE) Colleges in NI. It was established, originally as the Association of Northern Ireland's Colleges (ANIC), in 1997. Northern Ireland's colleges have been delivering technical vocational education and training for approximately 100 years. less

CECOS Computing International

CECOS Computing International

Islington, North London, London, N1 2PB

The college is pleased to announce the positive outcome of the Review for Educational Oversight carried out by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). The college was previously successfuly inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2013 and 2012. less

New College Manchester

New College Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West England, M1 2DA

Welcome to New College Manchester, a specialist Manchester college providing English Language courses. NCM is located in the city centre and has a reputation as being one of the best colleges in Manchester UK amongst international students for high quality teaching, friendly staff and superb facilities. less

St Boniface's Catholic College

St Boniface's Catholic College

Plymouth, Devon, South West England, PL5 3AG

St Boniface's College is a Roman Catholic Christian Community. It is committed to striving for excellence in all its members through the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum involving spiritual, moral, cultural, academic, social and physical education, delivered to the whole young person. All teaching and learning is done within the context of the teaching of the Catholic faith. less

Tiffany Theatre College

Tiffany Theatre College

Leigh on Sea, Essex, East England, SS9

Established in 2001, Tiffany Theatre College is a world-­renowned performing arts college and the go-­to place for casting directors and agents. The college delivers professional training from well-­known industry experts and 90% of graduates land performance roles shortly after graduation. less

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Many students from abroad, when visiting a foreign country for an exchange year or to simply enroll at a Bachelor or Masters degree course, or another type of an educational course, often find it difficult to figure out the educational system of the country hosting them as students. And this is totally normal and understandable. At the end of the day, the majority of the countries in the world follow their own educational system that may be similar to other countries in the world, but not necessarily exactly the same.

This is a common case when it comes to the term “college” in the UK. When students from the USA and many other countries in the world are asked to define what college is, they will quickly explain to you that college is the same thing as university. However, is it the same in the UK? Did you know that college in the UK is something different from university? Today we are about to explain the basic differences between a college and an university in the UK, so stay tuned if you are interested in this topic.

The Difference Between University and College in UK

Confusion about a foreign educational system is a common thing students from abroad face and they may feel intimidated by that. However, there is no place for worries, because things are often easy to explain and get used to. This applied for the difference between a college and a university in the UK. In many countries both terms are pretty much interchangeable and mean the same thing. Other countries simply never use the term college and they have universities only. However, when it comes to the UK, there are both a college and a university as a part of the educational system and they mean something different. Well, if you are an exchange student in the UK or going there to study for a degree, you will soon find out that the country has a pretty unique educational system and the college is not the only thing different here.

Before explaining more in-depth the difference between a university and a college in the UK, let’s get some basic understanding about the educational system in the country in general, about a university, and about a college. It is a very good and important beginning if you are interested in studying in the UK and getting a degree, because there are different options and opportunities and you can choose the one that best suits and meets your requirements and needs as a student. Both a university and a college can help you develop in different ways and achieve different goals. Therefore, it is important to understand the difference between a college and a university and make the right decision, depending on your plans for the future.

In general, the UK educational system is divided in five major stages as it follows: Early years, Primary years, Secondary School, Further education, Higher education. The first three stages of education in the UK are the base of what the world knows as compulsory education. What happens at the end of secondary school is that students will sit for GCSE or A-Levels exams and next they will be free to make the decisions and choices about their future. This is the first stage, where the difference between a college and a university in the UK is very apparent. Basically, the main thing that differs a college and a university in the UK is that both terms determine a different level of education in the country.

In the most common way around the world, students will move from secondary school to a university, if they wish so. However, the UK educational system throws one more option for students in the whole mix and this is the college. UK students face a few opportunities by the end of this period and they can either decide to simply find a job right away and not to follow further education plans, they can enroll at a higher education, which is a university, if they have taken their A-Levels, or they can choose to enroll at a further education course and gain particular set of skills needed to land a specific job and start a specific career, which in the UK is referred to as a college. With these options in mind, it is safe to say that there are a bunch of differences when we compare a college and a university in the UK. The main one is that both terms are used for different levels of education, however, both a college and a university will differ in the context of degrees, duration, study curriculums, and more.

What Makes a University Different Than a College

When it comes to the UK, national universities can offer two types of degrees – undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees. Some universities in the country can also offer some further and specific educational courses, such as foundation degrees.

College in the UK Explained

A college is an educational institution that offers further education courses that will lead to specific qualifications and degrees. With that in mind, a college is usually assumed to offer more practical skills and qualifications. College qualifications in the UK include the following: diploma, foundation degrees, GCSE, Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, International Baccalaureate.

In general, college courses in the country are designed in a way that students can obtain a certain level of skills and qualifications in a particular field. By finishing college, students are able to get a job or gain academic preparation for continuing their education at a university. A college course will also be more focused on providing students with a set of more practical skills. Therefore, a college in the country is often chosen by students, who want to obtain skills and become employable in a shorter period of time. A college will usually offer a part-time and flexible studying option besides the full-time studies that normally list last for one to two years.

The Benefits of Studying in a College

Almost two hundred thousand people in the UK are attending a college every year according to recent studies. So what makes so many people decide to continue their studies at a college? Is it beneficial to study at a college? However, it is important to mention that more students in the country prefer to attend a university over a higher education college. But still, their many benefits when it comes to a college, including:

• Lower tuition fees for a college

• Less overloaded college classes

• Study at college from home and reduce expenses

• Flexible college study programs

• Opportunity to continue with a university degree after college

• More individual support at college

College Tuition Fees

When it comes to higher education in the UK, it is pretty much costly and expensive, therefore, a college is a good option if you are on a budget. Enrolling and studying at a UK college will cost you significantly less. So if you don’t have the money for university tuition and you don’t want to rely on a student loan, a college is a good solution. College students in the UK are further encouraged by being provided with a range of merit-based and need-based bursaries.

The difference between university and college in UK
What makes a university different than a college
College in the UK explained
The benefits of studying in a college
College tuition fees