American universities

Ivy League, etc.

American universities are institutions of higher education in the United States, typically offering undergraduate and graduate degrees.

The term often evokes elite private schools like Harvard and Stanford, but most American universities are public institutions funded partly by state governments.

She's applying to American universities for her PhD.

The system is known for research output, high tuition costs, and collegiate athletics.

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Academic institutions in other nations

British universities · Oxbridge

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Job-focused training institutions

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Institutions for young learners

primary schools · kindergartens · preschools · secondary schools · high schools

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