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tertiary level

[/ˈtɜːʃəri ˈlevəl/]
nounpl: tertiary levels
ensino superior
1. The level of education beyond secondary school, typically including universities and higher education institutions
Students who complete secondary school can progress to tertiary level education.
Os alunos que completam o ensino secundário podem prosseguir para o ensino superior.
2. Higher education or post-secondary education involving advanced academic or vocational study
Tertiary level qualifications are increasingly important in the job market.
As qualificações de ensino superior são cada vez mais importantes no mercado de trabalho.
Synonyms
higher educationpost-secondary educationuniversity level
Antonyms
primary levelsecondary levelelementary education

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ensino superior
Most common term for tertiary/higher education
Rio de Janeiro
ensino superior
Standard usage, may also use 'nível superior'
São Paulo
ensino superior
Standard usage in academic contexts
Portugal
ensino superior
Official term; also 'educação superior' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

pursue tertiary level education
access to tertiary level
tertiary level institution
tertiary level qualification
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