In recent years, although higher education is certainly popular among Hong Kong students. It is unlikely that all students will be able to easily understand study methods upon entering university. Therefore, we need to really know the big differences between studying at university and school in order to more effectively adjust our study methods to achieve higher education. In this essay, I will try to examine their differences in terms of characteristics of teachers and students, students¡¦ time management and motivation as well as modes of assessment. First, the characteristics of teachers and students at school and university have large differences. . School teachers break down to translate textbooks word for word from limited information, and whether students understand the lessons or not, they can passively copy the information and refer to their notes later at home and memorize. However, university students are no longer allowed to sit quietly and negatively for the entire duration of class. They are asked to discuss academic matters or cooperate with other classmates to complete projects. They are required to find sources, gather information and put it in order. As Marshall and Rowland (1993, 34) pointed out, "the ability to think critically is a generic skill that is believed to be acquired during undergraduate study and transferred to daily life, future work or current. » Therefore, college tutors who not only offer textbook instructions, but also help students think critically and independently through encouragement. Furthermore, students can choose and adjust their own learning style independently of the free choice of materials provided at the university. Another important difference in students' time management which is mainly affected by learners' motivation in school and university. Student motivation comes from parents and teachers, who reward or punish students for continuing their education. It is unexpected that students plan or do anything other than follow the teachers' timetable and curriculum. When a student undertakes university studies at the undergraduate level, they are expected to demonstrate more motivated and independent learning. For example, planning a learning schedule that takes into account the time available to study. As Marshall and Rowland (1993, 41) have shown, "if students study remotely in higher education, they need to be particularly careful in setting priorities and balancing some time between work and study, family life and social life »..