College (academic division)

Short Definition

A College is an academic division within a university responsible for offering instruction and conducting research in a particular field of study. Universities usually include two or more colleges.

In-depth Overview

College (Academic Division)

Long definition: In higher education, a "college" often refers to an academic division within a university or an independent institution that offers undergraduate and, in some cases, graduate programs. It is a smaller academic unit focused on specific fields of study, such as the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Engineering.

Etymology: The term "college" is derived from the Latin word "collegium", which means a community, society or body of colleagues. Its modern usage reflects the idea of an academic community of students and faculty.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

"School", "Faculty", "Academic Unit".

Examples of Use:

• The College of Business at XYZ University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate business programs.
• She is studying psychology in the college of social sciences.

Translations:

Spanish: Facultad
French: Faculté
German: Fakultät
Italian: Facoltà
Portuguese: Faculdade
Japanese: 学部 (Gakubu)
Chinese (Simplified): 学院 (Xuéyuàn)
Hindi: महाविद्यालय (Mahavidyalay)

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College (academic division)

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Miscellaneous higher education terms > University academic divisions