academy
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academy
An institution of higher education or research that is often specialized in certain fields such as art, music, science, or the military.
Er hat an der Akademie der Bildenden Künste in München studiert.
He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich.
academy
A learned society; an association of scholars or artists for the advancement of their fields.
Die Aufnahme in die Akademie der Wissenschaften ist eine große Ehre.
Admission to the Academy of Sciences is a great honor.
The preposition used depends on the meaning. You study or teach 'an' einer Akademie (at an academy, place of activity), but you are admitted 'in' eine Gelehrtengesellschaft (into a learned society, membership).
Sie lehrt seit fünf Jahren als Professorin an der Kunstakademie.
She has been teaching as a professor at the art academy for five years.
'Akademie' (academy) is often the base word in compounds that describe the field more precisely. Common examples are 'Kunstakademie' (art academy), 'Musikakademie' (music academy), 'Militärakademie' (military academy), or 'Polizeiakademie' (police academy).
Die Aufnahmeprüfung an der Musikakademie ist sehr anspruchsvoll.
The entrance exam at the music academy is very demanding.
When there is talk of 'Mitgliedern' (members), 'Wissenschaftlern' (scientists/scholars), or a 'große Ehre' (great honor), it usually means a learned society and not an educational institution.
Die Mitglieder der Akademie treffen sich einmal im Jahr.
The members of the academy meet once a year.
university
Universität refers to an institution for higher education and research in various subjects. Akademie, by contrast, is often specialized in a particular field such as art or music. Universität fits an institution with a broad range of subjects, while Akademie fits a specialized institution.
Nora studiert klassischen Tanz an einer darauf spezialisierten Akademie.
Nora is studying classical dance at an academy specializing in that field.
Nora studiert Geschichte und Biologie an einer Universität mit vielen Fachbereichen.
Nora is studying history and biology at a university with many departments.
