Higher Education
Higher education is any of the different types of education provided in postsecondary institutions of learning to confer a named degree, diploma, or certificate of higher studies after a course of study. Higher-educational institutions include universities and colleges and professional schools that prepare students for careers in law, theology, medicine, business, music, and the arts. In addition, teacher-training schools, junior colleges, and technological institutes are all part of higher education. Completing secondary education is the most common admission criterion for most higher-educational institutions, and the average entrance age is around 18 years.
