A SCHOOL is a place of education that typically provides instruction from kindergarten to twelfth grade. It usually consists of several buildings and is often associated with a larger SCHOOL district. A COLLEGE is a place of higher education that typically offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. It is usually smaller than a UNIVERSITY and may be part of a larger UNIVERSITY system. A UNIVERSITY is a place of higher education that typically offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. It is usually larger than a COLLEGE and may have multiple campuses. All three places of education provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in their chosen field.