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

Following a national search, Keiser University selected David Armstrong based on his extensive leadership experience and record in higher education. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

The competition for the Time of Heroes program is fierce and requires higher education and management experience. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Previously, only institutions of higher education and nonprofits could apply for this money. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026

Our family’s admission experience gave me a new perspective on how people make the decision to pursue higher education today. — Brian Hartnack, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 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