University in Tagalog

“University” in Tagalog is “Unibersidad” or “Pamantasan” – both terms are widely used in the Philippines to refer to institutions of higher education. While “unibersidad” is borrowed from Spanish, “pamantasan” is the native Filipino word. Discover the nuances, synonyms, and practical examples below!

[Words] = University

[Definition]:

• University /ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/
• Noun: An institution of higher education and research which grants academic degrees in various subjects and provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education.

[Synonyms] = Unibersidad, Pamantasan, Kolehiyo (college), Paaralan ng mataas na pag-aaral

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She graduated from the university with honors in engineering.
• Ex1_PH: Nagtapos siya sa unibersidad na may karangalan sa inhinyerya.
• Ex2_EN: The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pamantasan ay nag-aalok ng malawak na hanay ng mga undergraduate at graduate na programa.
• Ex3_EN: He applied to several universities across the country.
• Ex3_PH: Nag-apply siya sa ilang unibersidad sa buong bansa.
• Ex4_EN: The university campus is located in the heart of the city.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kampus ng pamantasan ay matatagpuan sa puso ng lungsod.
• Ex5_EN: Many students choose to live in dormitories near the university.
• Ex5_PH: Maraming estudyante ang pumipili na manirahan sa mga dormitoryo malapit sa unibersidad.