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

She is now completing an Open University course, her third attempt at sustaining study in higher education, and has had support in finding a suitable long term home.

From BBC

“Safeguarding the well-being of one institution at the expense of the future of higher education writ large doesn’t work,” said Todd Wolfson, president of the American Association of University Professors.

From The Wall Street Journal

This has never been as true as now, when the number of high school graduates entering higher education is about to begin a projected 15-year drop, starting with the class now being recruited.

From Los Angeles Times

Markos Assiouras, a fourth-year student of Hispanic studies, said the potential course closures could harm the UK's reputation for higher education.

From BBC

The proposed levy would cost London universities up to an estimated £220m, according to London Higher, which represents universities and higher education institutions across the capital.

From BBC

Related Words

• university