B2nouneducationacademic
US/ˌpoʊstˈɡrædʒ.u.ət/
UK/ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒ.u.ət/
a student who already has a first degree and is studying for a higher one
In context
She is a postgraduate in the chemistry department.
Many postgraduates work part-time to pay for their studies.
The university offers scholarships to international postgraduates every year.
Words that go with postgraduate
noun + noun
- a postgraduate studentHe is a postgraduate student in law.
- a postgraduate degreeA postgraduate degree can raise your salary.
- postgraduate studiesHe began his postgraduate studies abroad.
- a postgraduate courseShe is taking a postgraduate course in education.
- a postgraduate researcherA postgraduate researcher led the study.
adjective + noun
- international postgraduateEach international postgraduate must show proof of English.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am a postgraduate student of bachelor.Correct: I am an undergraduate student.