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I graduated from university vs I graduated from the university

Both phrases are fine/correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I graduated from university' is a more general statement, indicating that the speaker completed their studies at any university. On the other hand, 'I graduated from the university' is more specific, referring to a particular university that the speaker's mentioning. The choice between the two phrases depends on the intended meaning and context.

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I graduated from university

This phrase is correct and commonly used.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker has completed their studies at any university.

Examples:

I graduated from university last year.
She is planning to graduate from university next month.

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Last updated: November 02, 2024

Aug 22, 2014 ... Which is correct grammar: I graduated from University of XXXX or I graduated from the University of XXXX? Do I need "the" here? All related ...
May 10, 2019 ... I graduated from university on Wednesday, this was my cap! Image. r/dbz ...
Aug 15, 2022 ... I graduated from University of Chicago, Booth school of business with honors earning concentrations in Finance, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, International ...
Jul 23, 2022 ... I graduated from University and cannot find a job. 33 upvotes · 25 comments. r/Saberspark icon. r/Saberspark · What RUINED RoosterTeeth? r ...
Feb 1, 2024 ... "The month I graduated from university (and not exactly with flying colors), the editor of the alumni magazine asked if I would do him a big ...
Aug 6, 2024 ... “I graduated from university last year. Since then, I've been unemployed and have made no real progress career-wise because I haven't felt myself drawn to ...
Jul 14, 2023 ... I Graduated From University — Here's What I've Learned ... Amanda Saleh | 30 April, 2023. University of Michigan-Dearborn. In April 2023, I ...
May 4, 2018 ... "I graduated from university with a math degree and immediately got a job in finance, but I always kept this little career notebook where I ...
Feb 8, 2010 ... You graduate from a university, not from a university department. I'd be inclined to say something like I graduated from University X with a degree in Foreign ...

Alternatives:

I completed my studies at university.
I finished university.
I obtained my degree from university.

I graduated from the university

This phrase is correct and commonly used.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker has completed their studies at a specific university that is mentioned.

Examples:

I graduated from the university of Oxford.
He is proud to have graduated from the university of California.

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Last updated: November 02, 2024

Jan 3, 2020 ... ... class of ____(year). Or. I am a Chemical Engineer, and I graduated from the University of Delhi in ____(year). Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
Mar 21, 2019 ... * “I graduated from the University of Petra with a master's degree in Business Administration. Additionally, I earned a bachelor's degree in ...
May 19, 2014 ... I (BrE speaker) would say that I graduated from the University of X (where X is a place) or that I graduated from the X University. L ...
Aug 22, 2014 ... In British English you can say "I graduated from the University of Cambridge" which is a formal way of saying it.
May 10, 2024 ... I graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Media Production, Management, and Technology with a specialization in Digital Media.
8 years ago, I graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint. My mom insisted I walk in the ceremony, despite the fact that I was on crutches at the...
May 21, 2024 ... Yesterday, I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School with my JD and as a Toll Public Interest Scholar.
Jan 9, 2024 ... 43 likes, 2 comments - teachersintheirpower on January 9, 2024: "(4/9) “When I graduated from the University of Central Florida, ...
Jul 2, 2024 ... 17 years ago today I graduated from the University of Bristol. After a very wet but lovely day with family and friends, little did we know ...

Alternatives:

I completed my studies at the university.
I finished my degree at the university.
I obtained my degree from the university.

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