College is a university, and college is one of the forms of higher education. Colleges and universities are two independent degree systems. Although both belong to higher education, there are obvious differences between them.

University refers to a comprehensive university with undergraduate education and postgraduate education, and its degree level includes undergraduate, master and doctor. The educational philosophy that universities uphold is pluralism, deepening and independence.

College refers to the college of college education, and its degree level only includes college. Compared with universities, colleges are short-term, practical and professional because of their relatively few educational contents and professional directions and relatively single educational scope.

In China, colleges and universities have different types of running schools, and there are also some differences in teachers, practical teaching conditions and subject research level. Compared with universities, colleges usually pay more attention to the cultivation of students' practical skills, focus on disciplines and pay more attention to cultivating applied talents.

In the field of employment after graduation, college graduates pay more attention to the performance of professional skills and practical experience, while college graduates pay more attention to the needs of knowledge breadth, innovation ability and language ability. However, in the field of employment, the comprehensive ability and quality of individuals play a decisive role in the career development of graduates, no matter what academic qualifications and degrees they have obtained.

Although there are obvious differences between colleges and universities, different educational models have their own fields and occupations for different students.