Meaning of the verb "to enrol"

[Augustine06]

Dear Teachers,
On one of the language forums there is an argument about the meaning of the verb "to enrol" (as in "to enrol at a colledge/school etc.") One of the members insists that "to enrol" = "to attend" as in "My number one goal this year is to enrol at a university". This member's main argument is that in BrE people "enrol at a university" while in AmE people "attend a university". To me it's quite clear that people enrol at a university in order to become a student there, i.e. to attend this university. Is that right? Could you please clarify?
Answeres from British English speakes would be much appreciated.
Thanks a lot in advance for your help!

 

[emsr2d2]

Re: Meaning of the virb "to enrol"

There is a typo in your title. The word is "verb", not "virb".

 

[GoesStation]

Re: Meaning of the virb "to enrol"

It means the same in American English, but enroll is one L better than its British cousin.

 

[jutfrank]

Re: Meaning of the virb "to enrol"

It means the same in American English, but enroll is one L better than its British cousin.

That's just showing off, now.