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.
'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' and 'Studium' both describe a path on which you prepare for a profession. 'Ausbildung' usually means vocational training with a lot of practical work, often in a company and at a vocational school. 'Studium' means studying at a university or college and often leads to an academic degree. The words can be confused because both can begin after school and both have professional goals. In practical terms: someone who learns a profession in a company does an 'Ausbildung'. Someone who studies at a university or college does a 'Studium'.
Du beginnst im Oktober ein Studium an der Universität.
You begin a degree program at the university in October.
Nach der Schule macht Max eine Ausbildung als Elektriker.
After school, Max does vocational training as an electrician.