University college

The term university college is used in a number of countries to denote institutions that provide tertiary education but do not have full or independent university status. Precise usage varies between countries.

Canada

In Canada, "university college" has three meanings: a degree-granting institution; an institution that offers university-level coursework; or a University of Toronto college.

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"University college" can refer to institutions that offer both college diplomas and undergraduate degrees. In British Columbia, many university colleges serve as both universities and vocational or technical colleges; some grant graduate degrees and operate research programs and institutes.

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The title "university college" is extensively used by institutions that do not have full university status, but which do extensive teaching at degree level. The title "university" is protected by federal law in Canada, but the title "college" is only regulated in some Canadian provinces. Some Canadian university colleges are public institutions, some are private; some are regulated by government agencies, others are not. Information about the status of particular institutions can be found at the CICIC web site listed below. Institutions that are members of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) can be generally be accepted as providing university-level programs.

Related Topics:
Degree - Canadian province - Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

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"University College" is also the name of a Canadian educational institution. University College is the name of a constituent college of the University of Toronto.

Related Topics:
University College - University of Toronto

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External links for Canada

• Overview of Postsecondary Education Systems in Canada
• CICIC website giving information on the status of particular institutions