German word

Dekanat

Pronunciation

IPA/dekaˈnaːt/

Meaning

  • neuter noundean's office

Example

Ich arbeite im Dekanat und betreue Studierende.

I work in the dean's office and support students.

Illustration for Dekanat (dean's office)

More examples

Studierende fragen oft im Dekanat nach Anerkennungen.

Students often inquire at the dean's office about recognition.

Core concept

An official faculty office that connects the dean's leadership with the practical administration of university life.

Common phrases

  • sich ans Dekanat wenden

    contact the dean's office

  • Informationen vom Dekanat erhalten

    receive information from the dean's office

  • Fristen im Dekanat beachten

    take note of deadlines at the dean's office

Similar words

Sekretariat: An administrative office managing communications and daily tasks for a department or lecturer.
Studienbüro: A student service office providing course advice and guidance on academic procedures.
Prüfungsamt: An office managing exams, credit recognition, and checks of completed credits.

Definition in German

Amt oder Büro einer Fakultät, das für organisatorische, Prüfungs- und Beratungsaufgaben zuständig ist.

Word origin

Dekanat is an institutional derivative of Dekan, which ultimately comes from Latin decanus and acquired its ecclesiastical and academic sense as dean.

Usage tips

  • English 'deanship' can refer to the dean's position, whereas Dekanat commonly refers to the faculty office or its administration.

Other meanings

  • deanshipnoun

Related words

  • Dekandeannoun
  • Dekanatssekretariatsecretariat of the dean's officenoun

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