Self-study examination of higher education is referred to as "self-study examination" and adult higher education as "adult examination". There are some differences between the two in the learning mode and the gold content of the certificate, as follows:

1. The first is the difference in learning methods.

(1) Self-study examination for higher education refers to a learning mode in which individuals apply for a major in a university, and then pass self-study or institutional training within a specified time, and then take the examinations for various subjects organized by the school. This way requires individuals to invest a lot of energy to learn the knowledge they have tested.

(2) Adult higher education is registered through correspondence stations, but basically it doesn't require much energy. As long as you take the exam, you can generally get qualified results.

2. Different applicable groups:

(1) The higher education self-study exam is generally suitable for those who have no job for the time being, but have personal free time to study and improve themselves.

(2) Adult higher education is more suitable for office workers who need academic help at work, and they can get certificates in this way.

3. The gold content of the certificate is different. "

(1) Compared with adult higher education, the certificate obtained by self-study examination of higher education has much higher gold content, which is more valued by private enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises. After all, the certificate obtained by this model is obtained through personal in-depth study, and the company values the proof of personal ability.

(2) Adult higher education is relatively low in gold content, but it is also loved by many office workers because of its fast speed of obtaining certificates.

Extended data:

1. The certificates obtained from the self-study examination for higher education and adult higher education are recognized by the state and can be found on Xue Xin. com。

2. Generally speaking, most social examinations choose adult higher education, but for college students, higher education self-study examination is often a choice to improve their personal education.