Different types of education
Higher vocational colleges mainly focus on vocational skills education, focusing on practical operation and industry application; Colleges and universities, on the other hand, focus on general higher education, paying attention to theoretical knowledge and subject foundation. However, in actual development, some colleges and universities have gradually turned to vocational education to strengthen the cultivation of practical ability.
There are differences in professional settings.
Colleges and universities are mainly concentrated in normal education, medicine, public security and other fields. , or a major with distinctive industry characteristics and advantages. These majors are usually the key areas controlled by the state to ensure the quality and professionalism of teaching.
There is a difference between diplomas.
No matter in higher vocational colleges or junior colleges, students who have completed professional courses and passed the examination will get a nationally recognized junior college diploma. However, the higher vocational diploma will indicate the words "specialist (higher vocational)", while higher vocational colleges only indicate the words "specialist".
The differences gradually disappeared.
In the past, there may be differences between higher vocational colleges and higher vocational colleges in terms of enrollment scores, admission batches and employment recommendations. But now, with the advancement of educational reform and the integration of educational resources, these differences have gradually disappeared. Higher vocational and junior college graduates enjoy equal treatment and employment opportunities.