i knew this university vs i know this university

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I knew this university' is past tense and implies that the speaker had knowledge of the university in the past. 'I know this university' is present tense and indicates that the speaker currently has knowledge of the university.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

i knew this university

This phrase is correct when referring to past knowledge of the university.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker had knowledge of the university in the past.

Examples:

I knew this university when I was a student here.
Back in the day, I knew this university like the back of my hand.

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I knew I was starting university and he was heading out west, so it was my last chance and...
All Ms. Lockhart proved was that the university knew about the animus.
We knew each other from university.
But I knew this was something else.
I knew this elsa was a lying tramp.
I knew this final invention would be a humdinger.
I knew this would be a waste of my time.
You know, I knew this place felt right for a reason.
I knew this felt too light.
I knew this would be a perfect fit.
I knew this was an awful idea.
- Hmm. I knew this beastly present would come in useful.
I knew this thing felt too light.
I knew this day would come.
I - I knew this Irish lad in Philadelphia.
I knew this delivery was just a test.
I knew this stuff was good for something.
I knew this fellow came on at 7:00 a.m.
I knew this was a trap.
I knew this moment had to come.

Alternatives:

I used to know this university
I was familiar with this university

i know this university

This phrase is correct when referring to current knowledge of the university.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker currently has knowledge of the university.

Examples:

I know this university well.
I know this university like the back of my hand.

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I know absolutely nothing about university.
I know absolutely nothing about university, so ask someone else.
Carlos, I know the University of Oxford has been doing a lot of work with... the DNA of prehistoric cats.
I know, but the university wants me to represent the football player, and I...
And you have the right to know that this university paid for your food, clothing, and the roof over your head for the past 22 years, not to mention your tuition.
(SIGHS) Look, Cindy, I know the university rulebook says we can't it also says, "Don't teach drunk," and I do that all the time.
You know? University, they told us
So I was just wondering if there's any kind of, you know, university policy or official position on that kind of thing.
Everyone at the university knows I eat breakfast at 8:00 and move my bowels at 8:20.
Your Majesty will be pleased to know that the University of Paris... ...the greatest prize of all, has declared in your favour.
You know, after university, I traveled through Italy, stabbing students.
Does the university know about this cosy little get-together?
Does the Commission know that Ariel University is built on occupied Palestinian land?
Everyone at the university knows I eat breakfast at 8 and move my bowels at 8:20.
And if Mr. Huck thinks I would ever step foot back in his Mr. Know-it-all university, I have two words for him.
But situations like this... universities know they're in the wrong, and they're usually quick to settle.
It is therefore, for this very reason, extremely important for us to know what our universities, research centres and undertakings believe before we take a decision on this new institute.
Captain, do you know how much the university pays campus security?
As you know, Northern Cyprus universities are currently not part of the Erasmus programme although they are citizens of the European Union.
promotion of innovation and exchange of know-how with related universities, research institutes and industry,

Alternatives:

I am familiar with this university
I have knowledge of this university

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i knew this university vs i know this university