Sims can attend their college of choice with The Sims 4: Discover University, make new friends, increase their skills, and graduate with a degree. University is an important decision for Sims who seek higher education, and luckily they have numerous choices for what they want their study focus to be while attending.
Degrees are one of the main gameplay features in Discover University and are earned by passing the required classes. So, naturally, Sims will have to be on their best behavior regarding the coursework if they want to graduate, but it is well worth the effort for the benefits of earning a degree. So, let's review everything there is to know about degrees in The Sims 4, including the different kinds, how they function, and where they are offered.
What Are Degrees?
Degrees are university majors that highlight specific skills. There are thirteen possible degrees for Sims to earn. Whenever Sims enroll in a university, they are prompted to pick their degree, choose their classes, decide on lodging, and pay for the semester. Each degree requires twelve credits that are earned through classes. Sims can take a maximum of four courses and a minimum of one each semester.
All degrees have several career options where Sims get sign-on bonuses, better entry positions, easier promotions, and higher pay overall. In addition, Sims who join careers with more than one branch, like Engineer, can choose which branch they want and get a jump start into it.
Distinguished Degrees
The two universities, Foxbury Institute and University of Britechester offer the same degrees, but each has a focus area that allows them to offer different Distinguished Degrees. For example, Britechester is more of a liberal arts school, while Foxbury excels at technology and science.
Distinguished Degrees are more prestigious versions of the standard degrees and are not available to all Sims. Whenever a Sim applies to a university, their acceptance letter will contain which, if any, Distinguished Degrees they can enroll in. Distinguished Degrees are unlocked based on skill level and high school achievements. Those who graduate with a Distinguished Degree get better sign-on bonuses when they join a career.
How to Enroll in a Degree
Sims can enroll in a degree in The Sims 4 at a computer or mailbox. Choose the University menu and select Apply to Universities. Sims can also apply for scholarships from the same menu; certain high school afterschool activities like the Scouts offer scholarships, so it is good to participate if players know they plan to send their Sims to college. There are also scholarships based on income and location.
It takes approximately three in-game days for Sims to receive their acceptance letter, or they can check its status online from their phone or computer. Once they do, they can enroll and choose their university and degree.
List of All Discover University Degrees
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 | Art History | University of Britechester |
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 | Biology | Foxbury Institute |
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 | Communications | University of Britechester |
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 | Computer Science | Foxbury Institute |
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 | Culinary Arts | University of Britechester |
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 | Drama | University of Britechester |
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 | Economics | Foxbury Institute |
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 | Fine Art | University of Britechester |
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 | History | University of Britechester |
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 | Language and Literature | University of Britechester |
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 | Physics | Foxbury Institute |
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 | Psychology | Foxbury Institute |
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 | Villainy | Foxbury Institute |
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The Sims 4: Discover University is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.