Colleges are educational institutions that provide education for the students. In many countries, the word college holds different meanings. In USA, the college is an institution that provides post secondary undergraduate education. Two year colleges offer undergraduate degrees for their students while four year colleges provide the bachelors degree. Many colleges may come under the roof of a single university. Universities confer degrees on a wide range of subjects and technologies. Many universities offer online post secondary education programs and degree programs. Universities have many academic departments and several members who form a board of trustees. Public universities will be run by the state or government while private universities are privately funded.
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| AEGEE Student organisation to promote crossborder activities including conferences, seminars, exchanges, training courses, Summer Universities, and more. |
| College Grants Web directory which lists grants and scholarships programs for students across the United States. |
| College Scholarships Information on colleges and universities, scholarships and financial aid, admissions, email addresses and telephone numbers. |
| Council of International Schools Provides organization information, higher education systems of different countries and regions, Includes advice on admissions and financial aid for international students, database of member institutions, and other resources. |
| European University Association Association of European institutions of higher education. Provides links to membership, projects, upcoming events, news, and publications. |
| Go College Comprehensive student guide to college admissions, college life, and life after graduation. Includes informations on scholarships, grants, student loans and more. |
| Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities Association promotes the development of colleges and universities and improves the quality of post-secondary education for the Hispanic students. |
| Measuring University Performance Research enterprise focused on the issues of measuring university performance and rankings of top public research universities. |
| National Assessment and Accreditation Council An autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to assess and accredit institutions of higher education in the country. |
| NCES - Search Schools, Colleges & Libraries Provides search for schools, colleges, or libraries located throughout the United States. |
| Online Colleges Resource for online education includes directory of schools that offer online courses. |
| Online Degree Guide on online degrees and programs. Includes school search and reviews. |
| Online MBA MBA program informational blog that teaches and provides business tips. |
| Online Schools Directory of online school to learn about art, science, business, health and technology. |
| Online University Rankings Provides information about individual schools, degree programs, and benefits of online learning. |
| Pennsylvania LPS - Medical Physics University of Pennsylvania's College of Liberal and Professional Studies, offers wide array of undergraduate degrees, post-baccalaureate programs, graduate and non-degree programs. |
| UCAS UK central organization through which applications are processed for entry to higher education, and provide information and services. |
| Universities.com Organized and extensive collection of post-secondary distance learning and on-campus colleges and universities. |
