1. relating to or denoting education or students at a level before university; preparatory for university entrance
Usage: commonly used in British and Commonwealth English; often applied to secondary school years leading to university admission

Examples

• She completed her preuniversity studies and was accepted to Oxford.
• The preuniversity curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and independent research.
• Many preuniversity students take standardized exams to qualify for university admission.
• Preuniversity education typically spans the final years of secondary school.
• The school offers specialized preuniversity programs in science and humanities.
• Preuniversity qualifications vary by country and educational system.