In the [[United States]], the word "college" is both synonymous with "[[university]]", and also may describe a component (including a graduate school) under the umbrella of a university (e.g. a "College of Nursing"). In some cases, though, the term is used to denote an institution that only offers undergraduate degrees, or to denote a two-year institution (i.e. a [[community college]]). | In the [[United States]], the word "college" is both synonymous with "[[university]]", and also may describe a component (including a graduate school) under the umbrella of a university (e.g. a "College of Nursing"). In some cases, though, the term is used to denote an institution that only offers undergraduate degrees, or to denote a two-year institution (i.e. a [[community college]]). |