higher education institution
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higher education institution
An umbrella term for a state-run or state-recognized institution of higher education where one can study and earn academic degrees. It includes both universities and universities of applied sciences.
Nach dem Abitur möchte sie an einer Hochschule für Kunst und Design studieren.
After finishing secondary school, she wants to study at a higher education institution for art and design.
university of applied sciences
In a narrower sense, often to distinguish it from a university, a practice-oriented educational institution also called a Fachhochschule or Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (university of applied sciences).
Er studiert Maschinenbau an einer Hochschule, weil ihm der Praxisbezug wichtig ist.
He is studying mechanical engineering at a university of applied sciences because the practical focus is important to him.
Careful: 'Hochschule' (higher education institution) is not the same as the English 'high school'. A 'Hochschule' is an institution for higher education after leaving school (university, university of applied sciences), while 'high school' corresponds roughly to the German Gymnasium or Oberstufe (upper secondary level).
Nach dem Abitur möchte sie an einer Hochschule studieren.
After finishing secondary school, she wants to study at a higher education institution.
The word is made up of 'hoch' (high) and 'Schule' (school). Here, 'hoch' does not mean 'high' in the sense of height, but 'higher' in the sense of advanced, academic education.
In Deutschland gibt es viele verschiedene Arten von Hochschulen.
There are many different types of higher education institutions in Germany.
When someone studies, teaches, or is enrolled at a Hochschule (higher education institution), you use the preposition 'an' with the dative: an der Hochschule.
Er ist Professor an einer renommierten Hochschule.
He is a professor at a renowned higher education institution.
university
Universität refers to a specific type of Hochschule offering teaching and research in various subjects. Hochschule is the broader term, but in everyday use it can also mean a practice-oriented university of applied sciences. Universität fits the precise type; Hochschule fits the general or practice-oriented context.
Lea studiert praxisorientiertes Mediendesign an einer Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften.
Lea is studying practice-oriented media design at a university of applied sciences.
Lea studiert Medizin an einer Universität, die auch in diesem Fach forscht.
Lea is studying medicine at a university that also conducts research in the field.
