Differences Between Colleges and Universities for International Students

Different countries use different names for education institutions, which can lead to confusion. For example, in Spanish-speaking countries, colegio means high school, so many international students ignore U.S. schools with “college” in the name. In the U.S., colleges are usually smaller and focused on undergraduates, while universities are larger and offer both graduate and undergraduate programs.

Kelly Mae Ross and Anayat Durrani explain the difference in US News and World Report. (July 2023)
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