The difference between Institution and University
When used as nouns, institution means a custom or practice of a society or community, whereas university means institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.
check bellow for the other definitions of Institution and University
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Institution as a noun:
A custom or practice of a society or community.
Examples:
"The institution of [[marriage]] is present in many cultures but its details vary widely across them."
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Institution as a noun:
An organization similarly long established and respected, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
Examples:
"The [[w:University of the South Pacific University of the South Pacific]] is the only internationally-accredited institution of higher education in Oceania."
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Institution as a noun:
The building or buildings which house such an organization.
Examples:
"He's been in an institution since the crash."
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Institution as a noun (informal):
Other places or businesses similarly long established and respected.
Examples:
"Over time, the local pub has become something of an institution."
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Institution as a noun (informal):
A person similarly long established in a place, position, or field.
Examples:
"She's not just [[any old]] scholar; she is an institution."
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Institution as a noun:
The act of instituting something.
Examples:
"The institution of higher speed limits was a popular move but increased the severity of crashes."
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Institution as a noun (obsolete):
That which institutes or instructs, particularly a textbook or system of elements or rules.
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University as a noun:
Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.
Examples:
"The only reason why I haven't gone to university is because I can't afford it."