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graduate program

[ˈɡræd.u.ət ˈproʊ.ɡræm]
nounpl: graduate programs
programa de pós-graduação
1. An academic program at a university leading to an advanced degree (such as a master's or doctoral degree) beyond the undergraduate level
She enrolled in a graduate program in molecular biology.
Ela se inscreveu em um programa de pós-graduação em biologia molecular.
2. The course of study and requirements for obtaining a postgraduate qualification
The graduate program requires two years of study and a thesis.
O programa de pós-graduação exige dois anos de estudo e uma dissertação.
Synonyms
postgraduate programmaster's programdoctoral programadvanced degree program
Antonyms
undergraduate programbachelor's program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa de pós-graduação
Most common term in Brazil
General Brazilian
curso de mestrado/doutorado
When referring to specific master's or doctoral programs
Portugal
programa de pós-graduação
Also used in Portugal; sometimes 'curso de mestrado' or 'doutoramento'
Portugal
programa de estudos pós-graduados
More formal alternative in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

pursue a graduate degree
enroll in graduate school
graduate program requirements
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