higher education

noun

: education beyond the secondary level

especially : education provided by a college or university

Examples of higher education in a Sentence

Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.

Recent Examples on the Web

In these emerging ecosystems, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, employers, workforce development organizations, and community leaders work together to create coherent pathways for students. — Gennaro Piraino, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Among Democrats, higher education was linked to stronger support for climate policies such as carbon taxes, emissions standards for business and industry, and renewable energy investment. — Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

The Warner Family Foundation will provide scholarships for young students seeking to pursue a higher education in the arts, while River & Ember is an organization that offers seasonal toolkits with art and other exercises for parents and children. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Every year, the Education Ministry conducts a set of screening exams for students seeking higher education, and for academics who want to teach in public schools and universities. — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for higher education

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization

Kids Definition

higher education

noun

: education provided by a college or university