German word

Studium

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtuːdi̯ʊm/

Meaning

  • neuter noununiversity studies

Example

Während des Studiums arbeitete sie in einer Bibliothek.

During her university studies, she worked in a library.

Illustration for Studium (university studies)

More examples

Nach dem Studium suchte sie eine feste Stelle.

After completing her university studies, she looked for a permanent position.

Core concept

A sustained university pathway combining specialist classes, independent work, and examinations on the way to an academic degree.

Common phrases

  • ein Studium aufnehmen

    begin university studies

  • ein Studium abschließen

    complete university studies

  • während des Studiums

    during university studies

Similar words

Ausbildung: Vocational training that builds practical skills for a specific occupation.
Studiengang: An organized university course of study in a particular subject area.
Hochschule: A higher education institution that grants degrees or career-related qualifications.
Semester: One academic term used to mark progress through a course of study.

Definition in German

Studium bezeichnet die an einer Hochschule betriebene wissenschaftliche Ausbildung in einem Fach mit dem Ziel eines akademischen Abschlusses.

Word origin

German Studium is borrowed from Latin studium, meaning zeal, application, or study, from studere, meaning to apply oneself or study.

Usage tips

  • Studium is neuter, so standard phrases include das Studium and im Studium, with the article changing after prepositions.

Other meanings

  • academic studynoun
  • degree programnoun

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