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Lutterworth College

Lutterworth College

Lutterworth, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE17 4EW

Lutterworth College is a voluntary controlled (Church of England) mixed comprehensive school for students aged 14+. Formerly known as Lutterworth Grammar School, we have a long tradition of providing a quality education with high expectations for all our students both in and out of the classroom. less

Warnborough College

Warnborough College

Canterbury, Kent, South East England, CT1 2LG

Warnborough College was founded in Oxford in 1973. From its very beginning as a small, independent college for adult education, Warnborough College has been committed to academic quality based on its Oxford roots. It is accredited and a recognised well-established academic institution. less

Nutshell Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Nutshell Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West England, GL19 3RA

Carole Milner welcomes you to Nutshell Cottage Bed & Breakfast, her lovely period home in the North Gloucestershire village of Corse. Situated in a unique central position to the major towns and cities and areas of outstanding beauty in the region, Nutshell Cottage is ideal for tourist and business visitor alike. less

Callington Community College

Callington Community College

Callington, Cornwall, South West England, PL 177

The policy documents for Callington Community College relating to Parents and Students are being constantly reviewed at present and are added to our Policies section. Have you been thinking about joining the Gym but you're just not sure if our opening hours will suit you? Never used our Gym before but are you interested in seeing if its for you? Then we have the perfect SPECIAL OFFER for you! less

Eton College

Eton College

Slough, Berkshire, South East England,

Eton was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore" to provide free education to 70 poor boys who would then go on to King's College, Cambridge, which he founded 1441. When Henry founded the school, he granted it a large number of endowments, but when he was deposed by Edward IV in 1461, the new king removed most of its assets and treasures to St George's Chapel, Windsor, on the other side of the River Thames. less

Fareham Tertiary College

Fareham Tertiary College

Gosport, Hampshire, South East England, PO13 0FW

The choice of college and course you make now could shape the rest of your life: we want to help you make the right choice. This is a great time to come and study at Fareham College. With outstanding student success rates making us the highest performing College in Hampshire and the 8th highest performing General Further Education College in the Country. less

Plymouth College Of Art

Plymouth College Of Art

Plymouth, Devon, South West England, PL4 8AT

Study here and you'll be taught by highly skilled tutors and supported by expert technicians. Our commitment to our students is second to none, in workshops, studios and beyond. Our tutors won't just set assignments and leave you to get on with it. Open and approachable, they're committed and involved in the whole college community, living and breathing art. As artists, they know how important it is to trial ideas and share expertise. less

Manchester International College

Manchester International College

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West England, M20 4AF

How to find the best college from higher education institutes? That won't be easier for sure unless you have very good resources that can actually take you close to this 'best' category of colleges. Education is something very important that human beings need to have in their life. And, for this reason, there are a lot of people trying to obtain their undergraduate or post graduate education from any university that has an excellent reputation. less

WOLC

WOLC

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, East England, PE1 2RP

WOLC is an educational institute and established with a view to promote education in the region by offering variety of courses suiting diversified needs of various communities. WOLC Centre is situated at an easily accessible location in the heart of Peterborough and it offers a secure and attractive environment in which each student is encouraged to fulfil his or her academic and personal potential. less

Maritime & Engineering College

Maritime & Engineering College

Birkenhead, Merseyside, North West England, CH41 5LH

MECNW was set up in 1998 as a centre of vocational excellence to combat chronic skills shortages in the engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors. MECNW operates as a GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION, delivering industry-specific programmes in a wide range of engineering and related technical skills. GTAs are unique in that they are employer-driven, which means that training programmes at MECNW are developed with direct input from you. less

Byron Sixth Form College

Byron Sixth Form College

Peterlee, County Durham, North East England, SR8 1DE

To celebrate our brand new 6th Form we decided to also create a brand new website, where we hope we will give you enough of a glimpse into how totally fab the place is, so you will want to enrol straight away! Joking aside, we can only provide a snapshot here, so please get in touch if you have any questions or want a grand tour! less

UK Learning College

UK Learning College

Glasgow, Scotland, Scotland, G1 5PR

UK Learning College is a privately owned organisation operated by the Dialgia Group. We bring together professionals in the distance learning market with around 50 years' experience in both home learning and customer service, to bring you excellence. We have a comprehensive database of courses, containing the most sought-after national and international qualifications with high quality course content. less

CATS College

CATS College

Holborn, Central London, London, WC1A 2RA

CATS students have offers from all of the Times Top 10 Universities 2015: Cambridge, Oxford, St Andrews, Imperial College, LSE, Durham, Exeter, Warwick, UCL, Bath plus renowned medical schools such as St George's University of London. Canterbury celebrates its Awards whilst also continuing to invest in facilities and the Campus overall. Chaucer House and Marlowe Lodge are due for completion this Summer. less

Tameside College

Tameside College

Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester, North West England, OL6 6NX

At Tameside College the provision for learners with complex and moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities is based within Dovestones. This is a state of the art department with a wide range of specialist facilities to meet the needs of our students. The building incorporates an accessible IT suit, accessible life skills room, accessible independent living skills room, multi-sensory room, specialist teaching areas and a sensory garden. less

Newham Sixth Form College

Newham Sixth Form College

Plaistow, East London, London, E13 8SG

NewVIc offers a friendly, welcoming environment and outstanding support, for all its students. Our staff offer dedicated support to ensure students feel encouraged, inspired and able to achieve their personal goals. Over 700 NewVIc students' progress to courses at university each year, this is far above the average for sixth form colleges. 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