STUDY IN THE US
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Overview
There are over 4,000 universities awarding undergraduate degrees in the US. With each offering its own areas of specialisation, range of extracurricular activities and campus atmosphere, there is bound to be one that is a great fit for you.
In this section, you will find an overview of undergraduate study in the US, including information on terminology differences, public vs. private universities, two-year Associates degrees and four-year Bachelor's degrees.
Terminology Differences:
As you begin your research of US universities, you should note the following differences in terminology between the US and UK:
| US | UK |
| Course, class | Module |
| College, university, institute, school | University |
| Degree program, major | Course |
| Public | State-funded |
| Freshman | First-year student |
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