UNIVERSITY


Meaning of UNIVERSITY in English

noun

1

BAD : I am studying sociology at the London University.

GOOD : I am studying sociology at London University.

GOOD : I am studying sociology at the University of London.

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London/Leeds University (WITHOUT the )

the University of London/Leeds (WITH the )

In formal written styles the usual form is 'the University of London'.

2

BAD : After leaving school, we all went to the university.

GOOD : After leaving school, we all went to university.

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Users of American English would say: 'After graduating from high school, we all went to college.'

See note at SCHOOL 1 (↑ school )

3

BAD : My sister is studying music in university.

GOOD : My sister is studying music at university.

BAD : I want to study Public Administration in the University of Southern California.

GOOD : I want to study Public Administration at the University of Southern California.

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See IN 5 (↑ in )

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