An affiliated college is an educational institution that has a formal agreement with a larger university or educational body to operate independently but follow the larger institution's academic standards, curriculum, and quality assurance measures. The affiliated university confers the degrees awarded by the college. 

Here are some things to know about affiliated colleges:

• Affiliation

  The affiliation is granted by a university. 

• Control

  The larger institution may have some level of control or influence over the affiliated college's academic policies, standards, or programs. 

• Autonomy

  Affiliated colleges maintain some degree of autonomy in their day-to-day operations. 

• Expansion

  This arrangement allows for the expansion of educational opportunities without the larger institution having to establish separate campuses or facilities.