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university vs the university

Both 'university' and 'the university' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'University' is used when talking about universities in general or when referring to a specific university without using 'the'. 'The university' is used when referring to a specific university with the definite article 'the'.

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university

This is correct and commonly used when talking about universities in general or referring to a specific university without using 'the'.

Use 'university' when talking about universities in general or when referring to a specific university without using 'the'.

Examples:

She is studying at the university.
He works at a university.
University education is important.
They visited the university campus.
The university offers a wide range of courses.

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A private research university with more than 16000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community ...
A top-ranked public university, the University of Michigan has a tradition of excellence in research, learning and teaching, sports and the arts, and more.
A top five public land-grant research university, the University of Florida creates a collaborative environment and accelerates future solutions.

Alternatives:

college
institution of higher education
school

the university

This is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific university with the definite article 'the'.

Use 'the university' when referring to a specific university with the definite article 'the'.

Examples:

She studies at the university.
He works at the university.
The university offers scholarships.
They visited the university library.
I graduated from the university.

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Study obstetrics to the university in Genoa.
Went right back into the university and began to write books.
She's arranged for me to teach at the university there.
He was our professor at the university.
I started studying for the university entrance exam.
His poetry reading tomorrow at the university.
Overnight on the university computer system.
We just transferred to the university.
We subpoenaed the company that contracts the university server.
Asked the university to send my diploma.
Artists and students from the university.
Well, I'm into the university.
Credit card offers were plastered all over the university campus.
Took what I needed from the university labs.
Under these circumstances the university decided to postpone the conference.
Homesickness in the university student is grief.
Your visit continues towards the university area and its museums.
This was confirmed by Nettie Rowland of the university office.
Caine: This tank is from the university where you work.
Battalion wants your platoon to recon toward the university.

Alternatives:

that university
this university
our university

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