study / degree program
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degree program
Academic education at a college or university with the goal of obtaining an academic degree.
Nach dem Abitur beginnt sie ein Studium der Biologie.
After graduating from secondary school, she begins a degree program in biology.
study
The intensive and careful engagement with or investigation of a particular topic or subject.
Seine Entscheidung war das Ergebnis eines langen Studiums aller verfügbaren Optionen.
His decision was the result of a long study of all available options.
'Das Studium' (study/degree program) is the noun that belongs to the activity 'studieren' (to study). When someone studies at university, they complete a 'Studium' (degree program).
Er studiert Medizin an der Universität Heidelberg.
He studies medicine at Heidelberg University.
Very often, the field of study is directly combined with the word 'Studium' to refer to the exact degree program. Examples are 'Medizinstudium' (medical degree program), 'Jurastudium' (law degree program), or 'Informatikstudium' (computer science degree program).
Mein Jurastudium hat insgesamt fünf Jahre gedauert.
My law degree program took five years in total.
In connection with university education, 'Studium' (degree program) is often combined with certain verbs: You can 'beginnen' (begin), 'abschließen' (complete), 'unterbrechen' (interrupt), or 'abbrechen' (drop out of) a degree program.
Sie musste ihr Studium aus finanziellen Gründen unterbrechen.
She had to interrupt her studies for financial reasons.
In the meaning of 'intensive Untersuchung' (intensive investigation), 'Studium' (study) is used more in written language or formal contexts. It is often followed by a genitive that names the object being studied.
Das Studium der alten Dokumente brachte neue Erkenntnisse.
The study of the old documents brought new insights.
training / education
Ausbildung refers to learning a profession and can combine practical work with vocational school. Studium is academic education at a college or university and leads to an academic degree. Ausbildung fits a combined company-and-school vocational path, while Studium fits an academic path.
Lea beginnt ein Studium der Pflegewissenschaft an einer Hochschule.
Lea begins a degree program in nursing science at a college.
Lea beginnt eine Ausbildung zur Pflegefachfrau mit praktischen Einsätzen im Krankenhaus.
Lea begins vocational training to become a nurse, with practical placements in a hospital.
