German word

College

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɔlɪt͡ʃ/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncollege

Example

Viele Colleges bieten Austauschprogramme an.

Many colleges offer exchange programs.

Illustration for College (college)

More examples

Die College-Kultur betont oft außercurriculare Aktivitäten wie Clubs und Sport.

College culture often emphasizes extracurricular activities such as clubs and sports.

Core concept

A specialized higher-education setting linking classroom learning with practical training.

Common phrases

  • am College eingeschrieben sein

    be enrolled at college

  • College-Kurs besuchen

    attend a college course

  • College-Campus besuchen

    visit a college campus

Similar words

Universität: A large research and lecture institution offering degrees from bachelor's to doctoral level.
Hochschule: A higher-education institution offering specialized teaching and applied research.
Fachhochschule: A practice-focused institution providing technical education and workplace training.
Akademie: An institution teaching arts or specialist skills through short courses and qualifications.

Definition in German

eine Bildungseinrichtung auf Hochschulniveau, oft privat oder praxisorientiert und nicht notwendigerweise staatlich als Universität organisiert.

Word origin

The Latin noun collegium originally denoted an association of colleagues and developed through English into the modern educational term College.

Usage tips

  • College is not a general German synonym for Universität, so the institution's degree status and structure may differ from those of a university.

Opposites

Related words

  • Collegekulturcollege culturenoun
  • Collegecampuscollege campusnoun

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