universiteit
university
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˌy.ni.vɛr.si.ˈtɛɪt/
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Cultural Note
The Netherlands distinguishes between 'universiteit' (research university, WO) and 'hogeschool' (university of applied sciences, HBO). Both are respected, but they serve different academic paths. Tuition is relatively affordable compared to English-speaking countries.
📝 Example Sentences
De Universiteit Utrecht is een van de oudste van Nederland.
Utrecht University is one of the oldest in the Netherlands.
Na de universiteit wil ik in het buitenland werken.
After university I want to work abroad.
Op de universiteit heb ik mijn beste vrienden ontmoet.
At university I met my best friends.