University

A university is an institution of higher education that teaches advanced subjects and awards academic degrees, often alongside research.

Academic degree: A qualification awarded for completing a course of study at an educational institution. Degrees certify the advanced study universities provide.
University admission: The process by which applicants are selected for entry to a university program. Admission controls entry to university study and varies across institutions.
University of Bologna: A university in Bologna, Italy, traditionally dated to 1088 and known for its medieval legal studies. Bologna exemplifies the early European university organized around scholars and legal learning.
Undergraduate education: Postsecondary study leading to a first degree, such as a bachelor’s degree. Undergraduate programs are a central route through university education.
Liberal arts college: An undergraduate institution centered on broad study across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Its smaller scale and undergraduate focus distinguish it from many universities.
Faculty (academic staff): Teachers and researchers appointed to academic positions at a university or college. Faculty carry out much of a university’s teaching and research.
University curriculum: The courses and learning requirements that structure a university program or degree. Curricula define what students study and how their programs are organized.
University of Paris: A medieval institution of higher learning that became a major center of theology and philosophy. Paris illustrates the medieval university’s corporate organization and influence.
Graduate education: Advanced study undertaken after a first degree, commonly leading to a master’s or doctoral qualification. Graduate programs train specialists and prepare many students for research.
Community college: A local postsecondary institution that commonly offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways. Community colleges often provide lower-cost entry points without the breadth of a university.

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