"To study" is to analyze something in detail. It is an active process that can take place in a formal setting (like a classroom) or at an informal setting (like at the library). Examples: She is studying Biology. He is studying website design online. "To learn" is to gain knowledge or skills whether or not you are actively trying. Examples: She learned a new French word at the supermarket today. He learned about Chinese art in art class. The two words are very closely related, but studying is more intense. You learn something while studying. If you want to learn something, you have to study. On the other hand, you can learn something without actively studying it.

To learn a subject means that you are in the process of actually mastering the subject, that is you understand and remember. To study means to apply an effort and a method in order to learn, for instance you read the books, you write little abstracts, you try to repeat, you solve problems related with the subject. Usually the 'study' activity will end up with the 'learn' result, hence the superposition of meanings, but of course everyone of us knows exceptions; exceptional minds could even 'learn' their special subject without actually studying it. Sentence examples: --- I studied History with a lot of effort, without actually learning it; then I realized my mind was more set for Mathematics; --- If you want to study in your life, it is better you pick a subject you really love, so that your progress in learning will be fast. --- Let this boy decide the (foreign) language he wants to learn; it will be easiest for him to study.

That's an excellent question. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/learn To learn is "to acquire knowledge of (something), or skill in (something), by study, instruction, or experience". So, studying is one way to learn something. You can also also learn it by having a teacher instruct you. You can also learn something by experiencing it for yourself first hand. Here's a sentence that uses both of them together (in the right places): I learned to play tennis by studying videos of Pete Sampras.

After learning something you take an exam in life. After studying something you take an exam at the university. Every day you learn new things in life, but you study a special subject.

A person can study for hours without learning anything.