1, different reference categories:

Night university is a term used in the early days of reform and opening up, which mainly refers to attending classes at night or on weekends. It is a form of adult education, which requires taking the adult college entrance examination, and the learning form is amateur.

Adult institutions of higher learning refer to those schools that, in accordance with the standards set by the state and the examination and approval procedures, are approved to hold, pass the national adult college entrance examination, recruit on-the-job workers with ordinary high school education or above or equivalent education (vocational high schools, technical schools, secondary vocational schools) as the main training objects, and implement higher education in various forms such as correspondence, amateur (including night schools) and full-time employment.

Therefore, adult colleges and universities (adult universities) are a larger category, including night universities.

2. Different teaching methods:

Night college is usually a teaching method arranged for students who have already worked. Classes are usually held on Saturday and Sunday, and sometimes classes are arranged at night. There is not much difference between the examination form and the unified recruitment. It's just that the time is sometimes arranged for the exam at night.

The teaching methods of adult colleges and universities naturally include evening classes, in addition to which: Handwritten universities are usually self-taught, concentrated in a certain time period or several time periods. RTVU conducts centralized study and self-study on the basis of radio and television system. Vocational college is a staff university, founded by large enterprises or local trade unions. Learning is mainly combined with work practice, using spare time to study in various forms.

3. There are many types of adult colleges and universities:

Adult institutions of higher learning include Open University, Radio and TV University, Staff University, Amateur University (Night University), Staff Medical College, Management Cadre College, Education College, Adult (Continuing/Open) Education College of ordinary universities, etc.

Extended data:

Night college education related:

1. Night University is an important form of adult college entrance examination. Passed the national adult college entrance examination and was admitted to colleges and universities, and issued admission notices. It belongs to the national education series and is included in the national enrollment plan. The state recognizes academic qualifications, participates in the national unified entrance examination, and all provinces and regions organize admission in a unified manner.

2. Students can get the national adult higher education diploma after graduation, and students who meet the application conditions can also get a bachelor's degree.

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