University or college: what is the difference?

A College is a learning institution that offers degree and diploma courses to its students. A University is a higher education and research center, which offers an award degree and diploma to its learners.

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The scope of a college is limited as compared to a university because there are many colleges affiliated with a single university.

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College does not offer research programs to its students, but, the University offers the same.

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Colleges are either affiliated with a university or are the autonomous body. Conversely, Universities do not require affiliation from another university.

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The College offers courses, only in specific areas. On the other hand, the University offers a blend of courses and programs which are not limited to a specific area.

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The chief of a college is known as a Dean or Director while the chief of the University is known as Vice-Chancellor.

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The college has a limited number of seats and that is the reason, there are less number of students enrolled as compared to a university.

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The university has a giant campus because it is built in a huge area, whereas the college is not having such a large campus.

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