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postgraduate program

[/ˌpoʊstˈɡrædjuət ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: postgraduate programs
programa de pós-graduação
1. An academic program of study pursued after completing an undergraduate degree, leading to advanced degrees such as Master's or PhD
She enrolled in a postgraduate program to earn her Master's degree in Computer Science.
Ela se inscreveu em um programa de pós-graduação para obter seu mestrado em Ciência da Computação.
2. A course of study at a university designed for students who have already obtained a bachelor's degree
The postgraduate program offers specialized research opportunities.
O programa de pós-graduação oferece oportunidades de pesquisa especializada.
Synonyms
graduate programpostgraduate courseadvanced degree programmaster's program
Antonyms
undergraduate programbachelor's degree program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa de pós-graduação
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
programa de pós-graduação
Standard usage in academic institutions
Portugal
programa de pós-graduação
Also used; sometimes 'programa de mestrado' or 'programa doutoral' for specific degrees

Related Idioms & Phrases

pursue a postgraduate degree
enroll in a postgraduate program
complete a postgraduate program
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