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Fede Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Grammar

Should I say at the university or at university?
  

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Both are correct. If the reference is to studying or being a student, leave out the article: I met my wife while I was studying at university. In other cases, use a or the: Get off the bus at the university.

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Both are correct. If the reference is to studying or being a student, leave out the article: I met my wife while I was studying at university.

In other cases, use a or the: Get off the bus at the university. (building)
He works in a laboratory at a/the university. (member of staff)

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