(any or all of the buildings housing) a higher-education institution
He studies at agricultural college.

a series (of lectures, medicines etc)
I'm taking a course (of lectures) in sociology

a title or certificate given by a university etc
He took a degree in chemistry.

to receive a degree, diploma etc
He graduated in German and French.

a formal talk given to students or other audiences
The lecture will last 45 minutes.

(American) the subject in which you specialize at college or university
Her major is psychology.

having no public or official position or rank
It is your duty as a private citizen to report this matter to the police.

of, for, or concerning, the people (of a community or nation) in general
The public announcements are on the back page of the newspaper

the money a student pays to a college, university or private school
How much is the tuition at your university?

(the buildings or colleges of) a centre of advanced education and research, that has the power to grant degrees
He'll have four years at university after he leaves school.