In the UK, the term "college" has a different meaning than in the US. Here are some key differences between college and university in the UK:

• College: In the UK, college is where many students go for two years after completing compulsory schooling at 16 in order to prepare for exams to get into university. College is also where students can take vocational courses. College courses in the UK pay more attention to providing practical skills, and college qualifications include diplomas, foundation degrees, and General Certificate of Secondary Education GCSE.

• University: University is where British people go for a bachelors degree. In the UK, higher education (what Americans call "college") is known as "university." Most universities offer a pathway to an undergraduate degree for anyone over the age of 18. Study programs at UK universities lead to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Its important to note that some UK universities have the word "college" in their official name, but this is mostly due to the history of the university.