bachelor program

[/ˈbætʃələr ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: bachelor programs
curso de graduação
1. An undergraduate academic program at a college or university that typically takes four years to complete and leads to a bachelor's degree
She is enrolled in a bachelor program in biology at the university.
Ela está inscrita em um curso de graduação em biologia na universidade.
2. A first-level university degree program that awards a bachelor's degree upon completion
The bachelor program in business administration is very popular among students.
O curso de graduação em administração de empresas é muito popular entre os alunos.
In Brazil, the term 'curso de graduação' is the standard academic terminology used in all universities. The bachelor program typically lasts 4 years and is the entry-level university degree. In the USA, 'bachelor program' or 'bachelor's degree program' is widely used and is a fundamental part of the higher education system. In Portugal, the equivalent is called 'licenciatura' due to different educational system structures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
undergraduate programbachelor degree programbachelors coursefirst-degree program
Antonyms / Antônimos
graduate programmaster's programPhD programpostgraduate program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso de graduação
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
curso de graduação
Standard usage, sometimes abbreviated to 'graduação'
São Paulo
curso de graduação
Standard usage in academic institutions
Portugal
curso de licenciatura
Portuguese term differs; 'licenciatura' is the equivalent degree program

Related Words

bachelor's degreeundergraduatecollegeuniversitymajorgraduation

Related Idioms & Phrases

pursue a bachelor program
enroll in a bachelor program
complete a bachelor program
graduate from a bachelor program
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