postgraduate

[ pohst-graj-oo-it, -eyt ]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or consisting of post-graduates:

   a postgraduate seminar.

noun

1. a student who is taking advanced work after graduation, as from a high school or college.

postgraduate

/ pəʊstˈɡrædjʊɪt /

noun

1. a student who has obtained a degree from a university, etc, and is pursuing studies for a more advanced qualification
2. modifier of or relating to such a student or to his studies

Word History and Origins

Origin of postgraduate¹

First recorded in 1855–60; post- + graduate

Example Sentences

In 2017, aged 32, he undertook a postgraduate degree at the University of Lisbon, where Jose Mourinho - Manchester United's manager at the time - was a coordinator and lecturer on its High Performance Coaching course.

From BBC

On top of that, there has been a fall in international applications this year after visa restrictions were introduced in January preventing postgraduates bringing their partner or children.

From BBC

It said student numbers were below budgeted numbers, including a 7% reduction in UK undergraduates compared to last year and a 50% drop in postgraduate international students.

From BBC

The data show that majors are often more important than institutions — and that community colleges and California State University campuses can deliver attractive postgraduate earnings to low-income students without drowning them in debt.

From Los Angeles Times

Having studied for an undergraduate and postgraduate degree, Famke has a student debt of over £50,000 and can understand why some young people look at other options.

From BBC

Related Words

• alum
• graduate