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The difference between vocational schools and universities
There are some differences between vocational school technology and universities, mainly in the following aspects.

Academic system and degree

Universities usually have a four-year or longer academic system, and students can get bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees; Vocational schools have a short academic system, generally two years or less, and students can obtain junior college or vocational qualification certificates.

course

Universities offer a wide range of courses, including general education and elective courses in addition to professional courses. The courses in vocational schools are more specialized, mainly around a specific occupation or technical field.

teaching method

Universities attach importance to the teaching of theoretical knowledge and the cultivation of students' independent thinking and innovative ability; Vocational schools pay more attention to the cultivation of practical skills and students' mastery of specific vocational skills.

Employment orientation

University education pays more attention to academic research and knowledge transmission, and cultivates students' ability to adapt to various fields of society; Vocational school education pays more attention to the cultivation of vocational skills, so that students can quickly adapt to the needs of specific occupations.