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college in German

college in German is Berufsfachschule, Berufskolleg, Fachschule — college means an institution of higher education, often part of a larger university.

college in German

Berufsfachschule
noun
(UK) An institution of further education at an intermediate level; sixth form.
Berufskolleg
noun
(UK) An institution of further education at an intermediate level; sixth form.
Berufskolleg
noun
(UK) An institution for adult education at a basic or intermediate level (teaching those of any age).
Fachschule
noun
(UK) An institution for adult education at a basic or intermediate level (teaching those of any age).
Fachhochschule
noun
(chiefly, US) An institution of higher education teaching undergraduates.
Hochschule
noun
(schools) An academic institution. [From 1560s.]

What does "college" mean?

  1. noun An institution of higher education, often part of a larger university.
    "She's in her second year of college studying biology."
  2. noun A semi-independent division of a university, with its own students, staff, and buildings.
    "Each Oxford college has its own dining hall and traditions."

college in a sentence

  • She's in her second year of college studying biology.
  • He applied to five different colleges.
  • Each Oxford college has its own dining hall and traditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "college" in German?

"college" in German is Berufsfachschule, Berufskolleg, Fachschule. college means: An institution of higher education, often part of a larger university.

How do you use "college" in a sentence?

Example: "She's in her second year of college studying biology." In German, "college" is Berufsfachschule, Berufskolleg, Fachschule.

Are there other ways to say "college" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "college": Berufsfachschule, Berufskolleg, Fachschule, Fachhochschule, Hochschule.

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