in university or at university?

[AquaMarine]

Dear Alan,

It has always been confusing for me: what is the difference between " in school/university and at school/university"?

Thanks alot

[Mister Micawber]

Nothing, really.
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[Haya]

i dont't think so(mister micawber)

there's difference but i still don't know

haya:)

[Sandy1]

According to the american english there is no difference but in the british english there is a difference:
In school means in the building of a school while at school means attending a school

[Azoz]

in school I think means inside school but at school mean near the school

[Sandy1]

No,it doen`t mean near to a school
I will talk about my self : I am studying translation at a university so I have to say at,but for example if my mam calls me and asks me where are you then I say in the university if I were there

[Mister Micawber]

Well, here's one headline from the London Times that means the same as 'at school' (= attending):

Every child in school numbered for life
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[Danniela]

"at" is used for a not active action like "I'm at school" which is different than "I'm going to school" and "in" it's showing something from insinde of school like "This happened in school".
I hope my explanation it's ok. I'm a learner like you!

[AquaMarine]

I got my answer. Thanks a lot, friends.