higher education

American  

noun

1. education beyond high school, specifically that provided by colleges and graduate schools, and professional schools.

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higher education British  

noun

1. education and training at colleges, universities, polytechnics, etc

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Etymology

Origin of higher education

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

However, most said they would not have been able to attend higher education without a student loan.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Ms. Finley is correct that there is a welcome trend toward sanity in higher education.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

And many will never earn enough to pay back the full cost of their higher education.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Both higher education systems have warned state funding increases may not be enough to avoid cuts, hiring limits or reduced student services.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Though she had been young at the time, Claire remembered when Peter, her brother, had moved on to higher education.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

Related Words

• university