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Expert: Adarsh Shah Date: 2/11/2004 Subject: french and english system similarities
Question Dear advisor,
I am a togolese young boy of 17 years old. I am preparing my BAC II exam (an exam that leads in my country to university) . I would like to continue my studies in Canada or USA because ther aren't well developped structures here for the field I've chosed( computer science). When I visit web sites talking of universties, there are usually school levels such as graduate student, college(freshman, sophomore, junior), high school (freshman, sophomore, junior), Master's/Law(first; second; third year), Ph.D .... I would like to know what those equal to in my country's education structure.
Here in my country Togo ( a french spaeking country ), the primary education lasts 6 years, the secondary education 4 years. then we go attain third degree ( called LYCEE ) for three years at the end of which we get the BAC II diploma.
I would also like to know the difference between college and university in the english system.
Wishing to hearof you soon.
Sincerely yours,
Eric KEDJI
Answer Hello,
Thank you for your e-mail. I am very aware of your concerns having not followed the American system of education myself. At 17 or 18, you will be looking to pursue an undergraduate degree, which is usually a Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc). Graduate and PhD programs are for applicants already holding an undergraduate degree.
Most American and Canadian undergraduate programs are 4 years, though some may be completed sooner.
As for the difference between college and university, they are words used interchangeably. The technical difference is that a college is exclusively undergraduate, while a university comprises of both graduate and undergraduate schools. This means you are free to apply to both.
Best if luck Eric, and do let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Adarsh
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