tertiary education
tertiary education — noun
1. the stage of learning that a person undertakes after leaving secondary school, c
the stage of learning that a person undertakes after leaving secondary school, covering studies at colleges, universities, and vocational schools where students prepare for careers or advanced academic knowledge.
After finishing high school, Tomás decided to pursue tertiary education at a local college.
pursue + tertiary education (verb-noun collocation)
The government has increased funding for tertiary education to help more students attend university.
funding for tertiary education (policy context)
Many jobs nowadays require some form of tertiary education, even if it is only a short training course.
Rania's parents saved money for years to pay for her tertiary education abroad.
Without access to tertiary education, Mira found it hard to get the qualifications she needed for nursing.
- higher education
more common in everyday speech; 'higher education' typically refers specifically to university-level study, while 'tertiary education' also includes vocational training
- post-secondary education
broader and more literal term; used especially in official statistics and research contexts
- further education
used chiefly in British English; often refers to non-degree study, including adult education and vocational courses
文法句型
tertiary education + verb (as subject)
verb + tertiary education (as object)
preposition + tertiary education
用法筆記
Frequently used in official documents, academic writing, and government policy. In everyday speech, speakers often prefer 'higher education' or simply 'college' or 'university'.