No. 865 in Swedish
university
An institution for higher education and research.
In a sentence
Jag studerar historia på universitetet.
I am studying history at the university.
Here, 'universitetet' refers to a specific university where an individual is pursuing their studies.
Universitetet erbjuder många olika program för internationella studenter.
The university offers many different programs for international students.
In this sentence, 'universitetet' is used to denote an educational institution that caters to a diverse student base with varied programs.
Att gå på universitet är en värdefull erfarenhet för unga vuxna.
Attending university is a valuable experience for young adults.
Here, 'universitet' is used in a general sense, referring to the concept of higher education rather than a specific institution.
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