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Higher education
Post-secondary education at universities, academies, colleges, and institutes of technology etc.
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University
Education; Higher education
An institution of higher learning and research consisting of several units which offer programmes leading to advanced degrees. Universities stress graduate and professional education and research, ...
Graduate
Education; Higher education
(1) A person who has successfully completed a programme of study and earned the final award (2) as an adjective, refers to post-baccalaureate status.
Open-book examination
Education; Higher education
An examination where students are allowed to consult course materials while answering questions.
Freshman
Education; Higher education
First-year student (applies to both college undergraduates and high school students).
Graduate school
Education; Higher education
The academic unit within an institution which administers graduate education.
Cumulative grade point average
Education; Higher education
The numerical average of all the student's grades achieved during the period of study at an institution.
Probation
Education; Higher education
A status imposed on students whose work is unsatisfactory until they improve their performance or are asked to leave the programme or institution.
