Definition

1. Noun:
   • An academic division of a university: A graduate school is a school within a university that offers advanced academic programs, such as master's degrees and doctorates, beyond the level of a bachelor's degree.

Usage

• The term "graduate school" refers specifically to the institution or administrative unit. It is used to discuss enrollment, application, or the nature of studies at this advanced level.
• It is often used with prepositions like "in," "at," or "from" (e.g., "in graduate school," "at the graduate school," "a degree from graduate school").

Examples

• Noun:
  • She was accepted into a prestigious graduate school for biology.
  • He decided to apply to graduate school after working for two years.
  • The university's graduate school has a very competitive admissions process.

Advanced Usage

• "graduate school" as a concept of advanced study: The phrase can sometimes refer more broadly to the experience or pursuit of an advanced degree, not just the physical institution.
  • Surviving graduate school requires dedication and excellent time management skills.

Variants and Related Words

• Graduate (noun): A person who has successfully completed a course of study, especially at a school or university. (e.g., )
• Graduate (verb): To successfully complete a course of study and receive a diploma or degree. (e.g., )
• Graduate student (noun): A student enrolled in a graduate school. (e.g., )
• Postgraduate (adjective): Relating to or denoting study undertaken after completing a first degree. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Postgraduate school: A less common but synonymous term, primarily used in British English contexts.
• Grad school (informal noun): A common, shortened informal form of "graduate school."

Related Phrases

• "to go to graduate school": To enroll in and attend a graduate school.
  • Her plan is to go to graduate school and become a researcher.
• "graduate school application": The process or documents required for admission.
  • He spent months preparing his graduate school application.

Noun

1. a school in a university offering study leading to degrees beyond the bachelor's degree