It was about stuff like cryptography on a theoretical level and learning some assembler to understand the basics on a lower hardware level.
That's just two examples of things I'd maybe never have learned just by working at the company.
I didn't say it's faster but then I'm not a big fan of things that move too fast - as neuroscientists know learning works with restructuring the brain and that needs some time.
And I'm happy I didn't start this journey with university because then I might have quit. I learned to program before in a funny way just like you learn how to play with any toy. Think that might have helped to start studying and for me it was a good combination I think.
In the end it's your choice and you'll find your way - I can just say how my path looked like and what was good about studying for me - it doesn't have to be the same for you of course.
I'm not convinced you learn any faster at uni than you do on the job. Uni seems like a good way to get started if you have nothing but if you have the chance to take a job that seems to always be the better option.