An institution where people study for degrees and conduct research.
ˌjunəˈvɝsəti
campus
The buildings and grounds belonging to a university.
ˈkæmpəs
lecture hall
A large room designed for university lectures.
library
A university place for books, research, and quiet study.
ˈlaɪˌbrɛri
student card
An identification card issued to a university student.
dormitory
A university building where students live.
ˈdɔrməˌtɔri
students' union
An organization that represents students and supports campus activities.
professor
A senior university teacher who may also conduct research.
prəˈfɛsɝ
lecturer
A university teacher who gives lectures and teaches courses.
ˈlɛktʃərɝ
tutor
A teacher who guides an individual student or small group.
ˈtutɝ
first-year student
A student in the first year of a university program.
undergraduate
A university student studying for a first degree.
ˌʌndɝˈgrædʒuət
postgraduate
A student working toward an advanced degree after a first degree.
ˌpoʊstˈgrædʒuət
course
A series of classes about a particular subject.
kɔrs
module
A separate unit of study within a degree program.
ˈmɑdʒul
degree
A qualification awarded after completing a university program.
dɪˈgri
major
The main subject studied for a degree in the United States.
ˈmeɪdʒɝ
minor
A secondary field of university study in the United States.
ˈmaɪnɝ
semester
One of the main teaching periods in an academic year.
səˈmɛstɝ
lecture
A university class where a teacher presents a subject to a group.
ˈlɛktʃɝ
seminar
A small university class based on discussion of a subject.
ˈsɛməˌnɑr
tutorial
A small teaching session for discussion, guidance, or feedback.
tuˈtɔriəl
lab
A room or class for practical scientific work.
læb
assignment
A piece of work that a student must complete.
əˈsaɪnmənt
essay
A structured piece of writing on an academic subject.
ˈɛˌseɪ
syllabus
A document outlining course topics, requirements, and important dates.
ˈsɪləbəs
deadline
The latest time when academic work may be submitted.
ˈdɛdˌlaɪn
timetable
A schedule showing the times and places of classes.
ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl
enrol in a course
To register officially as a student in a particular course.
attend a lecture
To be present at a scheduled university lecture.
take notes
To write down important information while studying or listening.
hand in an assignment
To submit completed academic work for assessment.
study group
A group of students who meet to study together.
student services
University offices that provide practical help and support to students.
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