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.
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.
school
'die Schule' and 'die Hochschule' sound similar, but they refer to different levels of education. 'Schule' is used mainly for children and teenagers before they finish school. 'Hochschule' is an umbrella term for institutions where people study, for example universities or universities of applied sciences. Learners may confuse the words because of their similar form. The important point is: a Hochschule is not a regular school, but belongs to higher education after school.
Er bewirbt sich heute an einer Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften.
Today he is applying to a university of applied sciences.
In der Schule schreiben wir morgen einen Test in Deutsch.
At school, we are writing a German test tomorrow.