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i studied in a university vs i studied at a university

Both choices are correct, but "I studied at a university" is more commonly used. Both 'in' and 'at' can be used with 'a university,' but 'at' is more frequently used and natural.
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i studied in a university

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is grammatically correct but less common in English. It can still be used to convey the idea of studying within the physical boundaries of a university.
  • I studied in a University undergraduate art program where I was asked if I planned to be an illustrator. They stated that my drawing and painting style was ...
  • Dec 2, 2016 ... I studied in a university where out of fifteen thousand students, only thirty were anti-imperialists, and I was one of those thirty at the end.
  • Nov 17, 2021 ... I studied in a university and now graduating in few months, but this degree won't do anything and I want a different career, which I'm still not sure which.
  • Nov 3, 2021 ... I studied in a university in UK, and I know that even universities accept providing additional appeal materials when they doubt someone has ...
  • Apr 27, 2012 ... When I studied in a university. My computers teacher use the word quiz to test my knowledge before he or she gave me the grade. (He is Thai ...
  • May 31, 2020 ... Anyway, I studied in a University of Applied sciences and majored in Entrepreneurship. My experience of university was that it was easy, but ...
  • Jun 20, 2023 ... I'm Nigerian and I studied in a university in the Republic of Benin.....Benin is a Francophone country. N · Naturgrl. VIP Member. Apr 5, 2020.
  • Nov 13, 2013 ... I want to remember the exact definition of a solution with singularity, which I studied in a university long time ago. Any example are ...
  • Feb 4, 2018 ... I studied in a university called Limkokwing University in Malaysia but I took an interior architecture program course offered by Curtin ...
  • Jul 21, 2020 ... Because I studied in a university rather than a conservatoire, I never really did the systematic etude work that other students might have done.

Alternatives:

  • I studied at a university
  • I studied in college
  • I studied at the college
  • I studied at the university
  • I studied in higher education

i studied at a university

This phrase is commonly used in English.

This phrase is the more commonly used form in English to indicate the location of studying. It is widely accepted and understood.
  • Jun 10, 2022 ... Home > 2022 > June > 10 > “I am proud to say that I studied at a University that cares about the world it sends its students out into.
  • Apr 3, 2022 ... If I studied at a university's SHS, will I have to take an entrance exam for college in the same school? Or would I at least have a higher ...
  • Nov 25, 2023 ... I studied at a university in Europe for the first year and my GPA is low. I will apply to a US university again. Is it okay? You can apply ...
  • Dec 29, 2021 ... Then I studied at a university with the quarter system for my master's degree. With the quarter system, a bit less is taught in each class, but ...
  • Sep 20, 2023 ... I studied at a university in Europe for the first year and my GPA is low. I will apply to a US university again. Is it okay? All related (32).
  • Jun 25, 2022 ... Like many students, the first time I had access to therapy and other mental health services was when I studied at a university that had ...
  • Oct 8, 2023 ... I studied at a university in Segovia and finished my degree. I studied to be a physical education teacher. I have not worked in a school ...
  • Nov 16, 2014 ... Then when I finished school I studied at a university and after that, I even worked in one for a little while. Universities have a nice vibe ...
  • Jan 13, 2023 ... Hi, I studied at a university in Turkey, but in upwork only the universities in the USA are registered, I could not add my education. There ...
  • I studied at a university where English was the medium of instruction. · Do I need to take the GRE exam? · The GRE and GMAT exams are not offered in my country.

Alternatives:

  • I studied in a university
  • I studied in college
  • I studied at the college
  • I studied at the university
  • I studied in higher education

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