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.
2006-09-14 00:50:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
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.).
2006-09-15 01:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by Maureen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-14 07:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by irongrama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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).
2006-09-14 09:50:52 · answer #3 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference. A University or College is an Institute of higher learning. As are polytechnics.
2006-09-14 08:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by esi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-14 07:55:42 · answer #5 · answered by marzipanthecat 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-14 07:59:19 · answer #6 · answered by fcas80 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-14 08:07:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-14 07:56:48 · answer #8 · answered by heleneaustin 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's the same as Uni just a different name.
2006-09-14 07:54:23 · answer #9 · answered by angel 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋