Higher education facts for kids
Higher education is what you do after finishing high school. It's where you can earn a special degree or diploma. Usually, you need to be at least 18 years old to start. You also need to have finished primary school and high school. Many places require you to pass exams to get in. But some places, like 'open universities,' welcome older students even if they didn't do well in school.
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What You Can Study
Higher education can be for a specific job (professional) or for studying a subject deeply (academic). You can work towards a diploma or a degree. After your first degree, you can study even more for a master's or doctorate degree.
Where You Can Study
Traditionally, places for higher education were called universities. But there are many other names too. These include institutes, teaching training colleges, academies, conservatories, and polytechnics. The names often depend on the country.
What Else Happens at College
A lot of Research work is done at this level. Colleges also often work with businesses and offer fun things like cultural events or sports. These events are often open to everyone in the local community.
Why Higher Education Matters
The importance of higher education changes from country to country. In many places, students go to university to get a diploma for a job. But it's also a time when students learn to be independent. They also learn to get along with people from different backgrounds. This helps them grow as people. Students from richer families might study far from home. However, students from poorer areas might need a scholarship to afford college.
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Harvard University, an Ivy League university in the United States, often ranks as one of the best places for higher learning.
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Deakin University, one of Australia's 43 universities
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Average financial wealth of US families by the education level of the head of the household, 1989-2010.
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Average income of US families by the education level of the head of the household, 1989-2010.
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In Spanish: Educación superior para niños
