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What’s the difference between an Institute of Higher Education and a University or College?
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Jenny asked:
I know the difference between a Uni and a college but would like to know about the differences of a Higher Education institute. Any help would be much appreciated.
Sphere: Related ContentI know the difference between a Uni and a college but would like to know about the differences of a Higher Education institute. Any help would be much appreciated.
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July 21st, 2008 at 5:09 pm
It’s the same as Uni just a different name.
July 23rd, 2008 at 5:41 am
An university does degrees (BA or BSc) and usually Masters degrees.
An Institute of Higher Education will not offer these courses - they will often have useful vocational courses (such as City and Guilds) and courses up to A-level status.
So the university is just offering harder/higher qualifications.
July 25th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Technically as far as the education is concerned no difference. However all the degree courses run by the institute of H.E have to have university stamp of approval. I went to the LA sainte union college of H.E for my degree but it was the university that had to approve the course and award me my degree.
July 26th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
An institue for higher education is a generic term covering all schools beyondt the level of high school. Both universities and colleges as well as junior colleges fall into the category of institutes for higher education.
July 27th, 2008 at 12:50 am
If you are thinking of attending a lesser known institution of higher education, rather than a university or college, I suggest you make sure the diploma is recognized by whomever you intend to present it to as evidence of your achievement.
July 28th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Accreditation mostly. They may teach subjects like a University or College, but the “certificates” they give out at the end of your courses, are not recognized universally as meaning that you have a certain level of knowledge in those subjects.
July 30th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
There is no difference. A University or College is an Institute of higher learning. As are polytechnics.
August 1st, 2008 at 1:19 am
Higher ed means college and beyond. In other words, education beyond high school is considered a higher level of education. Now the technical difference between a college and a university is that a college offers undergraduate degrees (Bachelor’s–4 year), while a university offers graduate and post-graduate (Master’s and doctorates).
August 2nd, 2008 at 6:04 am
An institute of Higher education usually does FE and HE courses, such as HNDs, GNVQs, City and Guilds, etc. It does not have the academic standing of a university.
College is again usually a name given to institutions that specialise in HE and FE, such as A-Levels, GNVQs, etc.
Universities, although sometimes offering HNDs and Foundation courses, are providers of registered undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses (BA, BSc, BEng, MA, MSc, MBA, MEng, etc.).
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