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John Ruskin College

John Ruskin College

Selsdon, South London, London, CR2 8JJ

Staff and Students at John Ruskin College were delighted to receive a visit from Matthew Hancock, MP, Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise in order to officially open the College's newly refurbished Learning Resource Centre on Friday 13th June. Gavin Barwell MP and two local Councillors, Councillor Jason Cummings and Councillor Andy Stranack were also present at this event. less

Kaplan Holborn College

Kaplan Holborn College

London Bridge, South East London, London, SE1 1HR

If you have an enquiry or application with us our advice is that you continue to research degree options from other institutions. Please don't worry if you are currently studying with us you should have received an email regarding the alternative opportunities to ensure that you finish your degree and graduate as intended. less

Brighton College

Brighton College

Brighton, East Sussex, South East England, BN2 0AL

Brighton College is one of Britain's leading schools. Described as "Britain's most forward thinking school" by The Week, it was named UK Independent School of the Year 2013-14 at the Independent Schools Awards, having previously been awarded the coveted title of England's Independent School of the Year 2011-12 by The Sunday Times. Richard Cairns, Head Master, was named 'England's Headmaster of the Year' by Tatler magazine in September 2012. less

Bournemouth & Poole College

Bournemouth & Poole College

Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England, BH1 3JJ

We are home to around 12,000 students from across the region, the UK and the world. Our students are a significant asset to the region. Last year 96% of them went on to either get a job or continue with their studies. Our academic results are high and continue to improve. In 2013/14 our success rate for FE students was 87%, up 8% since 2011. Our Apprenticeships training is ranked in the top 30% of colleges. We work with over 2,000 businesses. less

12 College Place

12 College Place

Southampton, Hampshire, South East England, SO15 2FE

Our objective at 12 College Place is to offer a first class service accompanied by a modern and friendly approach. We are a well established chambers who are able to offer a number of specialist teams with expertise at each level of call. We are committed to providing the highest possible service levels including a range of specialist Counsel covering a wide range of work and a friendly, professional Clerking Team who are always willing to help you. less

Ossett School

Ossett School

Ossett, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, WF5 0DG

For those attending tonight's Year 6 into 7 Transition Evening, the meeting will commence at 6pm for parents/carers of children from South Parade, Holy Trinity and Southdale Primary Schools. Ossett Academy endeavours to be as supportive as possible of local, national and international charities. Our biggest fund raising is for Warm Heart Malawi along with a small scale project in Addis Abba (Ethiopia). less

Global London College

Global London College

Blackfriars, City of London, London, EC4A 3DL

Global London College (GLC) is a Higher & Further Education Centre of Enterprise College inspected and regulated by the UK Government public body Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). GLC is determined to set a new quality standard among similar providers of college level education for home, European and international students. less

Bangor Academy & Sixth Form College

Bangor Academy & Sixth Form College

Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT20 4TB

Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College is a controlled secondary co-educational day school in the South Eastern Education & Library Board area, accepting pupils in the 11 - 18 age range. Specialist school status was awarded in 2008 recognising outstanding progress made by the school. less

Student Union

Student Union

Southend on Sea, Essex, East England, SS1 1ND

Here you will find out what the South Essex College Union is about, and get all the latest news on events. Plus as a SEC student you can get many exclusive discounts that only you can get, so check out the deals page. For fantastic offers that could save you money. less

Weymouth College Community Sports Centre

Weymouth College Community Sports Centre

Weymouth, Dorset, South West England, DT4 7LQ

Weymouth College is an ambitious college heading for outstanding. We are proud to be high performing yet inclusive and accessible in our approach. We attract over 7000 students from across the region and have the privilege to be located on Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast, which is England's first natural heritage site, and the venue for sailing events at the 2012 Olympics. less

Aspire Restaurant & Bar

Aspire Restaurant & Bar

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, North West England, WA14 5PQ

Trafford College is one of the leading providers of education and training in Manchester, offering quality, responsive provision which meets the needs of young people, adults, and employers alike. The College has invested £50m over the past few years in world-class buildings and facilities. Our new £15million STEM centre opened its doors in 2013, providing the opportunity to ensure that Trafford and Greater Manchester stay at the forefront of Science and Technology innovation. less

Purley Language College

Purley Language College

Purley, South London, London, CR8 3AD

Purley Language College was established in 1928 and is situated just 20 minutes on the train from central London. We teach English and other languages. Purley Language College is is a family-run school and is open all year round to adults, teenagers and children. Who are we? less

Stockton Riverside College

Stockton Riverside College

Stockton on Tees, County Durham, North East England, TS17 6FB

You will be asked to login using your college account (your username is your student number). Please add SRC\ before your username (as seen in the example below), or you will be denied access. It is advised not to select "Remember my credentials" if you are using a public or shared computer. less

Strangford College

Strangford College

Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT22 2GB

I hope it gives you some flavour of life at our school. Strangford College was founded in 1997 to educate, together, Protestants, Catholics and those of other, or no beliefs. Ours is a dymanic and vibrant school community. We are also a school for students of differing abilities, including the most talented. Today, Strangford College is a flourishing learning environment attended by some of the finest students in the SEELB. less

Kingsthorpe College

Kingsthorpe College

Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, NN2 7HR

We are a successful Sixth Form that has high expectations of all our students. We offer a wide range of courses both academic and vocational at Advanced level, Intermediate and Foundation level. We actively encourage our students to participate in extra-curricular activities such as mentoring young students. Everyone comes to Kingsthorpe College Sixth Form with individual ambitions. Our role is to help to support you in those ambitions and to help each of you to achieve your chosen goals. 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