* It's part of the official name of a specific university:
* Example: Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley
* It's used as part of a proper noun:
* Example: The University of Oxford, Stanford University Press
You do not capitalize "university" when:
* It's used as a general term:
* Example: She attends a university in London. He is applying to universities across the country.
* It's used in a non-specific way:
* Example: The university system is undergoing major changes.
Here's a helpful tip: If you're unsure whether to capitalize "university," think about whether you could replace it with a specific name (like "Harvard"). If you can, then it should be capitalized.